Job Title: Business Development Assistant/ Admin Assistant
Location: Cheshunt & Hoddesdon
Company: Cleous Bites & Cleous Bites Kitchen
About Us:
Cleous Bites is a mobile food van business offering freshly made hot and cold food, delivering quality meals to local businesses and providing preordered lunch services as well as buffet catering for corporate events. Cleous Bites Kitchen operates two café locations in Cheshunt and Hoddesdon, within leisure centres, offering freshly made meals and snacks. We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Business Development Assistant to drive growth and brand awareness for both the food van and cafés.
Role Overview:
As the Business Development Assistant, you will focus 70% of your efforts on growing and expanding Cleous Bites, bringing in new business, increasing brand awareness, and securing event bookings for the van. You will also help with administrative tasks, client outreach, and cold calling. The remaining 30% of your time will focus on event planning, community engagement, and marketing for the Cleous Bites Kitchen cafés.
Once Cleous Bites reaches a more stable situation with a strong client base, the role will pivot to concentrate more on growing and organizing events for the cafés, ensuring consistent customer engagement and participation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cleous Bites (70%)
* Business Development: Proactively bring in new business by contacting companies, warehouses, and local organisations, especially where food options are limited.
* Market Expansion: Develop evening rounds targeting workers in warehouse and industrial areas, and explore weekend opportunities for the van at football matches and other local events.
* Event Bookings: Secure bookings for the van at local fairs, corporate events, football matches, and other community gatherings.
* Client Outreach: Engage in cold calling and in-person visits to establish relationships with potential customers and businesses.
* Sales Growth: Drive revenue through upselling and promoting meal deals, with a focus on attracting larger client groups for preordered lunches.
* Administrative Support: Handle scheduling, route planning, and admin tasks related to client acquisition and van bookings.
* Cleous Bites Kitchen (30%)
* Event Planning: Organise engaging events for the cafés (e.g., Knit & Natter mornings, baby and toddler hours) to drive footfall during quieter times.
* Holiday & Seasonal Promotions: Work closely with café managers to plan and execute events for holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s Day.
* Community Engagement: Build relationships with local councils, schools, charities, and businesses to secure collaborations, increase brand visibility, and boost foot traffic.
* Social Media Marketing: Manage Facebook and other social platforms to regularly advertise and promote events, specials, and campaigns for the cafés.
* Customer Interaction: Develop promotions and ideas to engage leisure centre patrons who don’t typically visit the café.
* Event Coordination: Ensure that planned events do not conflict with other major local events and promotions.
* Budget Planning: Organise event budgets, track spending, and ensure cost-effective execution of all café events and promotions.
Compensation:
* £10 - £11.50 per hour plus bonuses based on performance and business development targets - This will be discussed at interview.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in business development, sales, or event planning.
* Strong knowledge of the Tottenham N17, Enfield EN3, Cheshunt EN8, and Hoddesdon areas.
* Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and driven to succeed.
* Excellent relationship-building skills with local councils, schools, charities, and businesses.
* Experience in managing social media campaigns, particularly on Facebook, and increasing engagement.
* Creative problem solver with the ability to organise and budget events.
* Valid driving licence (clean or with a maximum of 3 points) if assisting with the van.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
* The chance to be part of a growing business with plenty of room for creativity and growth.
* A dynamic role with variety across both mobile food services and café management.
* Opportunity to directly impact community engagement and business success.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re the right fit for this role to info@cleousbiteskitchen.co.uk
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £9.61-£16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you have at least 1 year in sales?
Experience:
* Business development: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hoddesdon
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