Charred Spanish Ham and Cheese Melts and "Hot" Olives with Herbs and Spices

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8 slices crusty bread from a good-sized loaf, 1/2-inch thick, at least 5 inches across and 3 inches wide

1/3 pound thinly slices serrano ham

1/3 to 1/2 pound manchego, thinly sliced with sharp knife or cheese plane

1 cup hot pickled vegetable salad of cauliflower, carrots, celery and hot peppers (giardiniera) drained,

1/2 cup sweet pickled red pepper relish or sweet pickle relish

2 cups mixed good quality olives

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling