About the Role

Uwagboe’s Kitchen is a growing food business in the UK with a dynamic team across kitchen, front-of-house, and back-office operations.

As part of a strategic partnership with ISCANET, we are hiring an Business Operations Executive to work closely with the Founder and senior leadership to introduce structure, improve daily operations, and ensure the business runs smoothly, especially when the Founder is not on-site.

This role is critical to the day-to-day running of the business and is ideal for someone who is analytical, organised, proactive, and confident taking responsibility across multiple areas of operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & On-Ground Management

• Support and oversee daily operations across kitchen, front office, and back office teams

• Act as a reliable on-site point of coordination in the absence of senior management

• Ensure smooth execution of daily tasks and resolve operational issues promptly
  
  

Staff Coordination & Support

• Assist with managing staff schedules, attendance, and coordination

• Support communication between chefs, front-of-house staff, and admin teams

• Help onboard new staff in collaboration with ISCANET
  
  

Business Administration

• Handle operational admin tasks and internal documentation

• Support record-keeping, reporting, and internal communications

• Assist with compliance-related documentation where required
  
  

Reporting & Business Support

• Provide regular operational updates and reports to the Founder and senior management

• Track operational issues, improvements, and performance indicators

• Work with ISCANET to support data collection, reporting, and process improvements
  
  

Process & Structure Development

• Help document day-to-day workflows and procedures

• Identify inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements

• Support the transition from informal operations to structured systems
  
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and dependable

• A critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills

• Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility

• Confident working with diverse teams

• Able to work independently and use initiative

• Interested in business operations, management, or analytics
  
  

Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is not mandatory. What matters most is your ability to bring structure, think logically, and support a growing business.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Basic administrative and reporting experience

• Comfortable using digital tools (e.g. Google Docs, Sheets)

• Clear and professional communication skills

• Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work directly with the Founder of a successful growing business

• Gain hands-on experience in operations and business management

• Opportunity to grow into a senior operations or management role
  
  

Application Process

• Apply via ISCANET with your CV and portfolio (if applicable)

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an ISCANET screening interview

• Successful candidates will be referred to the employer for technical and final interviews

Uwagboe's Kitchen Website : https://www.uwagboeskitchen.com/