Job Title: Germany Launch Lead – QSR (m/f/d)Location: Germany ( Frankfurt /Hamburg/ Munich (initial 3–5 months based in London, UK)Languages: German and EnglishSalary: NegotiableThe Role:
Hands‑on launch lead responsible for opening and stabilising the first flagship quick service restaurant in Germany, ensuring an on-time, on‑budget and high‑quality launch.Acts as the operational “conductor” for market entry, coordinating all workstreams from market analysis and site selection to people, supply chain and tech setup.
Your Key responsibilities:Phase 1 – UK immersion (first 3–5 months)
Spend 3–5 months embedded with the UK teams to fully understand the service model, kitchen operations, culture and brand standards.Work on the floor (FOH and BOH) to learn guest journey, kitchen specifications and operating rhythms.Build strong relationships with UK leadership, culinary, marketing and operations to co‑create and finalise the German launch plan.
Market & proposition readiness
Develop city and neighbourhood scorecards to identify and prioritise potential launch locations; organise and lead field trips with the CEO to assess sites.Support quantitative and qualitative research to adapt pricing, menu architecture and positioning for the German consumer.Analyse local peer set (QSR and casual concepts) on sales, labour, pricing and positioning to ensure a compelling, competitive offer.
Supply chain, commercials & infrastructure
Coordinate the supply chain strategy, balancing imported products with suitable local/EU suppliers while maintaining brand quality.Contribute to refining the four‑wall economic model, sanity‑check Capex quotes and ensure all commercial assumptions are robust.Work with brokers and central teams to canvass and assess sites; support negotiations on LOIs and Heads of Terms.Oversee implementation of the local tech stack (POS, reservations/waitlist, payment systems, reporting tools).Own the regulatory checklist for the first site (licensing, permits, health & safety, food hygiene, fire, signage, etc.) and track progress to completion.
People & opening
Identify, attract and recruit the founding leadership team for Site 1(e.g. General Manager, Head Chef/Kitchen Manager, key department heads).Co‑design and drive the training calendar (in UK and locally), ensuring the full team is trained to brand standards ahead of opening.Project‑manage the full countdown to opening: pre‑opening schedule, soft launch plan, test services, and opening week optimisation.
Support ecosystem
Work closely with external legal/regulatory counsel for all licensing and compliance topics in Germany.Partner with HR and labour law experts to ensure compliant contracts, working time models and payroll setups.Access financial and scaling expertise from investment partners for modelling and long‑term growth considerations.Leverage the central UK team for culinary development, marketing campaigns, operations standards and brand guardianship.
Profile & requirements
Extensive operational experience in Germany within QSR, fast casual or multi‑site restaurant/retail concepts, with strong knowledge of German consumers, labour market and supplier ecosystem.Native‑level German and fluent English, able to manage local partners, authorities and teams while collaborating internationally.Proven track record launching or scaling sites/projects, comfortable running multiple workstreams end‑to‑end with high ownership.Strong understanding of unit economics and P&L drivers (Capex, labour, COGS, occupancy, marketing), able to challenge and refine business assumptions.Hands‑on, entrepreneurial mindset: solution‑oriented, resilient, comfortable with ambiguity and willing to spend significant time in restaurants and on the road.
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The Parts Department is at the heart of our operations. Our Parts Advisors are responsible for the stock control of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories.
This includes the ordering, selling and managing of stock to ensure that we meet the needs of our trade counter customers and to guarantee that our workshop team have the parts and accessories that they need to complete their daily tasks.
Your duties will vary from day to day and could include:
Providing advice to customers who are having problems with their vehicles
Taking sales orders from customers both face to face and over the phone
Stock control for vehicle parts and accessories
Maintaining an ordered stock room
Raising invoices for parts sold
Liaison with internal teams to ensure the correct stock is place at the right time
Our ideal candidate will be methodical in their way of working and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You also should be IT literate (although full training will be provided). We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship. Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training costs are covered as part the programme (travel, accommodation and food)
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
On successful completion of the one-year programme, you will receive the following:
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard
Brand specific certifications
Training Outcome:
Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Parts Assistant is in excess of £20,000, so it is worth considering the future opportunities beyond the apprenticeship
Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes
Employer Description:Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry. The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Care TrainerLocation: Regional - covering Herts, Bucks, Essex and LondonSalary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum, plus car allowanceHours: 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to FridayJob type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateAs a growing care group with 9 care homes across London, Essex, Herts and Bucks, a headcount of circa 750 employees, and 2 developments in the pipeline, we are going through a busy period of growth. We have a new, exciting opportunity for a Care Trainer to join our Head Office team on a permanent basis. If you are an experienced care trainer, who is looking for full time work, we want to hear from you!In this role, you will be responsible for delivering, supporting, and continuously improving training across multiple care homes, ensuring that all staff have the knowledge and skills to provide safe, high-quality, and person-centred care to our residents.This is a regional role, so you must be comfortable travelling regularly between our homes. A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential.If you want a role where your skills truly make a difference to the lives of elderly residents, we’d love to hear from you.About the roleThe Care Trainer is responsible for delivering training across our care homes to maintain company and legislative compliance, the role includes, but is not limited to the following:
To deliver induction training to all new carers, monitoring progress and reporting on-going individual development needsTo deliver mandatory update and refresher training, utilising compliance data and ensuring that all training is delivered in a timely and efficient mannerTo carry out non-clinical competency assessmentsTo deliver specialist and bespoke training requirements from across the wider department in conjunction with subject matterTo ensure all paperwork and training activity is recorded and maintained as appropriate and all company policy and legislation is adhered toTo keep up to date with legislative requirements, the curriculum and expected standards of practice to ensure accurate training deliveryTo be responsible for the set-up and pack away of the training room, training equipment and training materials within the homesTo attend all relevant meetings to ensure continuous development of own self and training materialsTo practice and promote the company vision, being a visible, competent and supportive role model by promoting best practice and the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care
About you
Training accreditation – PTLLS or Award in Education & Teaching is essential to be considered for this roleManual Handling (TTT)Care Certificate (TTT)Proficiency in training, presenting and group activity facilitationThe ability to manage a range of individual and group learning needsStrong IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPointExperience of working in the Health & Social Care sectorA full driving licence and willingness to travel to locations
Why work at Westgate?
Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:
Teamwork: Working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative production team
Technical Assembly: Following fabrication and assembly manuals from initial set-out through to final completion
System Specifications: Learning to fabricate products according to the precise specifications provided by our various system suppliers
Quality Control: Developing specialised techniques to ensure every product meets our high standards and specific client requirements
Workshop Maintenance: Maintaining general housekeeping and ensuring your work area remains clean and organised
Manual Handling: Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials and general labouring duties
Safety Compliance: Learning and adhering to all Health & Safety rules, regulations, and general best practices
Training:All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.
Earn While You Learn: All your training takes place during your normal working hours—and you get paid for every minute of it.
Mentoring: Most of your week is spent in the factory with an expert mentor who will show you exactly how to fabricate windows and doors professionally.
Dedicated Study Time: We set aside specific hours each week just for you to focus on your coursework, online learning, and workbooks.
Expert Support: You’ll have an assigned Assessor who visits you on-site at least every 10 weeks to check your progress and give you feedback.
Flexible Learning: You can choose the style that fits you best, either a full day of training every 10 weeks or "bite-sized" 2-hour sessions every month.
All of this leads to your Fenestration Fabricator Level 2 qualification, giving you a massive head start and the professional credentials to build a great career in the trade.Training Outcome:Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors. The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member.
We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person. This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company.Employer Description:Peak Aluminium Systems Limited is a specialist in commercial aluminium fabrication and installation with a string of prestigious project to its credit.
We offer a complete service from initial design consultation through to manufacture, installation and glazing with an after sales service which is second to none.
Over many years we have completed a range of projects working with many of the UK’s premier architectural consultants and contractors.
Design and Technical Department
Using the latest computer technology our experienced team of ‘in house’ CAD Technicians are fully equipped to design and develop each and every aspect of the job in hand.
Fabrication
All fabrication is carried out at our factory in Nottingham by our team of highly skilled fabricators.
Control of our own manufacturing allowes us to maximise the level of accuracy and quality which are essential elements for the overall performance of the façade.
Contracts
All contracts are managed by our team of in house Contracts and Project Managers – all of whom have the expertise to oversee every element of the project to the highest standards.
We also have the experience to advise our clients on the most suitable methods to interphase our products with other elements of the building façade.
Products
With reliability and quality being paramount at Peak we only use products from the leading systems companies.
The wealth of experience we have built up over many years in the industry enables us to advise clients on the most appropriate system for each project.
As well as our own technical and design knowledge we also have very close ties with all the technical departments of each of the systems companies we partner with.
Product Range
• Curtain Walling
• Windows
• Doors
• Automatic Doors
• Revolving Doors
• Shopfronts
• Rooflights
• Structural Glazing
• Canopy’s
• Brise Soleil
• Fire Rated ProductsWorking Hours :Monday to Friday
Times to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
