Head of People

Honi Poke Head of People

We're Honi Poke - a 33-strong QSR business with sites across London, Manchester, Leeds, and Bristol, on a mission to bring bold, fresh flavours and good vibes to every bowl we serve. Now we're looking for aHead of Peopleto shape the culture and employee experience that makes it all possible.

The Role

Reporting to the Board and CEO, you'll own our people strategy end-to-end - from recruitment and onboarding through to engagement, retention, and leadership development. This is a hands-on and stand-alone role: you'll partner closely with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and our Store Managers to build a people-first business that attracts and grows outstanding talent. This is a full-time role, based in London, with four days in and around the office and sites, and one day working from home.

What You'll Do

• Set the people agenda- Develop and deliver a people strategy aligned to our growth plans, acting as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on everything from org design to workforce planning.
• Champion our culture- Embed our values across every touchpoint, design initiatives that drive engagement and belonging, and lead internal comms that connect every team member to our purpose.
• Build brilliant teams- Oversee the full employee lifecycle, create hiring and onboarding processes that find people who live the Honi Poke spirit, and develop pathways that grow future leaders.
• Transform how we work- Evolve HR from transactional to transformational, introducing modern systems, tools, and human-centred policies that balance operational excellence with strategic impact.
• Keep us compliant and running smoothly- Manage day-to-day HR ops, employee relations, payroll partnership with Finance, and accurate reporting that drives continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

• A clearly embedded people and culture strategy that fuels company growth
• Improved engagement and retention across the business
• Recognition of Honi Poke as a standout place to work in hospitality
• Measurable commercial impact on overall business objectives

About You

You're a strategic thinker who loves rolling up your sleeves. You've built people functions in fast-paced, multi-site environments (ideally in hospitality or QSR) and you know how to balance big-picture culture work with the operational detail that keeps teams thriving. You're passionate about diversity, wellbeing, and creating workplaces where people genuinely want to be.

Salary: Up to 70k per annum

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