Cafe / restaurant•11-50 employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2021
Founded in 2014, The Black Penny is a vibrant coffee shop and restaurant with three branches located in Covent Garden, Sloane Square, and Southbank. We serve specialty coffee, handcrafted cocktails, and freshly prepared breakfast and lunch.
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Join Our Team: Baristas We’re on the lookout for talented Speciality Baristas. Minimum 1 year experience. Strong speciality coffee knowledge. Confident with latte art and producing consistently excellent coffee Passion for hospitality and creating a memorable customer experience What We Offer: - A career, not just a job – with opportunities for growth in our expanding company. - Competitive pay (includes base wage plus service charge). Pension, holiday pay & reward systems. We apply the National Minimum and Living Wage fairly across all age groups. - Staff parties & events - Delicious complimentary food & drinks while on shift. If you're eager to develop your skills in the hospitality industry and be part of an exciting, growing brand, get in touch. This is a Monday - Friday role :) TBP
Chef de Partie – Join The Black Penny Team! The Black Penny is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering high-quality dishes, we’d love to hear from you! What You’ll Be Doing: - Preparing, cooking, and presenting exceptional dishes within your speciality section. - Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen efficiency. - Ensuring compliance with kitchen policies and procedures, conducting regular checks on food quality, storage, and workstation cleanliness. - Being fully knowledgeable about allergens and applying this knowledge when required. - Consistently delivering high-quality dishes that enhance the customer experience. We have both junior and senior CDP positions available, so whether you're looking to step up or refine your skills in a thriving kitchen, this is an exciting opportunity! What We Offer: ✔ Competitive salary ✔ 28 days holiday per year ✔ Training & development tailored to your growth, with regular performance reviews ✔ Staff discounts across the group ✔ Career progression opportunities as we continue to expand We look forward to working with you. TBP
Commis Chef – Join The Black Penny Team! We’re on the lookout for a passionate and hardworking Commis Chef to join our team. If you have a team spirit, a can-do attitude, and a love for great food, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic kitchen environment. Your Role & Responsibilities: - Assist in food preparation, measuring and preparing ingredients under the guidance of senior chefs. - Support plating & presentation, ensuring dishes meet our quality standards. - Maintain kitchen efficiency by keeping workstations organised, clean, and sanitised. - Monitor kitchen equipment, reporting any issues to superiors. - Manage food storage, ensuring refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage are clean and well-organised. - Ensure hygiene & safety by following kitchen protocols and maintaining cleanliness. - What We Offer: ✔ Competitive salary ✔ Company pension ✔ Staff meals & employee discounts ✔ Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding company ✔ Full-time role If you’re eager to develop your culinary skills and be part of a supportive, fast-paced team, we’d love to hear from you. TBP
We’re on the lookout for passionate, energetic waiters to join our dynamic teams! If you have a team-first attitude, a can-do spirit, and a willingness to go the extra mile, we’d love to hear from you. ** What We’re Looking For:** ✨ A multitasker who thrives under pressure while maintaining professionalism. ✨ Someone who delivers exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest has a memorable dining experience. ✨ A warm, friendly personality who can take accurate orders, provide menu recommendations, and create a welcoming atmosphere. ✨ Flexibility to work across our Covent Garden, Sloane Square, and South Bank locations as needed. ** What We Offer:** ✔ A career, not just a job – with opportunities for growth in our expanding company. ✔ Competitive pay (includes base wage plus service charge). Pension, holiday pay & reward systems. We apply the National Minimum and Living Wage fairly across all age groups. ✔ Staff parties & events – because we love to celebrate our team! ✔ Delicious complimentary food & drinks while on shift. If you're eager to develop your skills in the hospitality industry and be part of an exciting, growing brand, get in touch. TBP
Join Our Team: Baristas & Mixologists Wanted! Locations: Covent Garden · Sloane Square · South Bank We’re on the lookout for talented Speciality Baristas and skilled Mixologists to join our dynamic, growing teams. If you bring a can-do attitude, team spirit, and love to go the extra mile, we’d love to meet you! Whether you’re a latte art pro, a cocktail genius, or even better—both—this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in an exciting environment. Baristas: - Minimum 1 year experience in a fast-paced, service-led café restaurant - Strong speciality coffee knowledge - Confident with latte art and producing consistently excellent coffee - Passion for hospitality and creating a memorable guest experience Mixologists: - Skilled in creating unique, high-quality cocktails, including signature drinks - Ability to tailor drinks to guest preferences - Understanding of classic cocktails and modern techniques - Knowledge of drink safety and serving regulations What We Offer: ✔ A career, not just a job – with opportunities for growth in our expanding company. ✔ Competitive pay (includes base wage plus service charge). Pension, holiday pay & reward systems. We apply the National Minimum and Living Wage fairly across all age groups. ✔ Staff parties & events ✔ Delicious complimentary food & drinks while on shift. If you're eager to develop your skills in the hospitality industry and be part of an exciting, growing brand, get in touch. TBP
We are looking for an experienced** Freelance Social Media** Manager to elevate our online presence and drive engagement across multiple platforms. This role is ideal for a freelancer or agency with a strong background in hospitality, food, and beverage marketing, who can craft compelling content and implement effective social media strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Develop & Execute Strategy: Create a dynamic social media strategy aligned with our brand identity and business goals. - Content Creation: Produce high-quality, engaging content (visual and written) tailored to each platform, showcasing our food, beverages, and hospitality experience. - Community Management: Grow and manage our social media presence, engaging with followers and maintaining a consistent brand voice. - Performance Tracking: Analyse social media metrics, generate reports, and provide insights for continuous improvement. - Industry Trends: Stay updated on food, beverage, and hospitality trends, leveraging them to enhance our content strategy. Requirements: - Proven experience managing social media for hospitality, food, or beverage brands preferred. - Strong content creation skills, including graphic design, video editing, and copywriting. - Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms. - Ability to work independently and develop a strategic approach to social media growth. Offer & Application: We are open to proposals within the budget range of £1,000 – £1,500, depending on the scope of services offered. If you’re interested, please submit: ✔ Your proposal outlining your approach ✔ Portfolio showcasing relevant work ✔ A brief strategy outline tailored to our brand Due to JobToday limits - we can not provide our HR email until we begin chatting. We look forward to hearing from you :) TBP
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We are looking for unique professional individuals who are team players and all rounders. Our staff are required to complete all aspects of the cafe, from making coffees, cocktails, food and great standards of customer service. This job isnt for one specific role, but all roles. Needs to have experience or be able to adapt to all roles. Full time positions available to people dedicated to the hospitality industry. Candidates need to be flexible, some early mornings, some late nights, and some weekends. Please contact us.
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