£15–£18.5 hourly
Full-time
London
OUR PHILOSOPHY Chez Lui isn’t just a place to eat — it’s a home away from home. Our bistro is lovingly rooted in the heart of Notting Hill, yet curated to global standards. Every plate, playlist, and pour tells a story. From Marseille through Paris, to Bordeaux, we craft comfort food with personality, wine lists worth discovering, and a vibe you’ll want to live in. OUR TEAM At Chez Lui, our team is friendly and entertaining, always making guests feel at home. We know the names of our regular guests and maybe their dogs, but we do not alienate newcomers. YOU Warm, charismatic, and passionate about creating memorable experiences through drinks and conversation. Whether you’re shaking cocktails, recommending the perfect wine, or sharing the story behind a favourite spirit, you’ll help bring our bar’s personality to life. You’ll Fit Right In If You: • Are naturally cheerful, social, and love connecting with people, • Are attentive but not overbearing — you know when to lead the atmosphere and when to let guests settle in, • Are proud to serve drinks with care, creativity, and a sense of occasion, • Have a genuine interest in wine, cocktails, spirits, and hospitality culture, • Are curious about culture, cuisine, and what makes neighbourhoods tick, • Are a great communicator (fluent English required, additional languages a plus), • Are excited by the idea of becoming a “local favourite” in your community, • Have the ability to adapt, change and learn on the job, • Show a passionate desire to delight your guests, • Enjoy working in a busy environment, • Have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude, • Show initiative to take on new challenges and solve problems as they arise What You’ll Do: • Create and serve cocktails, wines, coffees, and beverages to a consistently high standard, • Welcome guests and create a warm, lively, and relaxed atmosphere at the bar, • Recommend drinks with confidence, charm, and a touch of storytelling, • Work closely with floor and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service, • Keep the bar looking and feeling inviting, organised, and fully stocked at all times, • Be part of a team where your personality is as important as your performance, • You will be cool, calm, collected – and able to think on your feet in a fast paced environment, • You will be reliable and work well in a team – pitching in even without being asked, • A vibrant, supportive team culture rooted in empathy and authenticity, • Ongoing training in hospitality, cocktails, wine knowledge, and emotional intelligence, • Opportunities for progression across our restaurants (and across borders!), • Competitive pay + tips + staff perks, • A real chance to grow with us as we expand internationally, • Pension scheme, • 28 days paid holiday Ready to Pour with Soul? Reply to this job advert with your CV and a short intro (tell us your favourite cocktail or comfort drink!) All applicants must be over 18 years old, reside in UK and have a right to work in the country. Please note that prior applicants do not need to re-apply.