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We're looking for a Drinks Runner to join our front of house team at The Ivy High Street Kensington . A Runner is an entry level position that will give you valuable insight and experience into the hospitality industry. The pace is fast and the standards are high, but if you are passionate and a quick learner, it can be the start of a great career. You will: • Assist waiters in serving food and beverages to guests, • Carry food to guests, ensuring the area is cleared after, • Help set up the restaurant for service, • Support the chefs to ensure they are prepared for service What’s in it for you? As well as a chance to add one of the world’s most prestigious names to your CV, you’ll get: • Top class training – before the job and on the job, plus opportunities to progress, • Excellent staff meals, served exactly as they are to guests, • A generous staff discount at all of our Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide, • Lots of great benefits including free uniform, cycle to work scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets, • Reward programmes recognising employee longevity and recognising those who promote us as an employer of choice, • A great work-life balance and plenty of opportunities to socialise with your team outside the workplace, • External support in partnership with the charity, Hospitality in Action - providing access to legal care, financial support & personal advice The Ivy Collection Who are we? All Ivy Collection restaurants have been designed to deliver the memorable experience that is synonymous with The Ivy’s unique style, extending the magic of our celebrated West Street venue to handpicked locations across London, the UK and Ireland. Open seven days a week and offering all day dining, from breakfast to dinner with lunch, brunch and afternoon tea in between, means everyone has the chance to enjoy a little taste of The Ivy’s glamour, whatever the occasion.

We are looking for a friendly, energetic, and customer-focused Front of House Team Member to join our café team.As the face of our café, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and delivering excellent customer service. You will be responsible for greeting customers, taking orders, handling payments, serving food and drinks, and ensuring our guests have a positive experience from start to finish. Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional customer service at all timesWelcome and assist customers in a friendly and professional mannerTake orders accurately and process paymentsServe food and beverages efficientlyMaintain cleanliness and organisation of the customer-facing areasWork closely with the kitchen and café team to ensure smooth daily operationsHandle customer enquiries and resolve issues professionally Requirements:Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsPositive attitude and strong work ethicAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentReliable, punctual, and well-presentedPrevious experience in hospitality, cafés, restaurants, or customer service is preferredAbility to work flexible hours, including weekends when requiredDesirable Skills:Knowledge of coffee preparation and basic barista skills would be a strong advantageExperience operating a coffee machine is beneficial but not essential

La Fortuna, an award-winning Italian restaurant, is seeking experienced Waiting Staff to join our front-of-house team. We are located in the heart of Kensington. Requirements: • 2–3 years of experience in an Italian restaurant environment., • Must possess the legal right to work in the UK (proof will be required)., • Excellent customer service and strong communication skills., • Knowledge of Italian cuisine and wines is considered a significant advantage., • Reliable, well-presented, and a proactive team player. What we offer: • Opportunities for both part-time (20 hours per week) and full-time (40 hours per week) positions., • The role requires availability for evening and weekend shifts., • Competitive hourly pay of £13, plus guaranteed tips., • A friendly and supportive working environment.

Amore & Limoncello, a vibrant and friendly Southern Italian restaurant and pizzeria in London, is seeking an enthusiastic Waiter/Waitress to enhance our front-of-house team. You will be instrumental in delivering exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. Key responsibilities include: • Greeting and seating guests warmly., • Presenting menus, answering questions, and making recommendations., • Accurately taking food and beverage orders., • Serving meals and drinks in a timely and professional manner., • Ensuring guest satisfaction throughout their dining experience., • Processing payments and handling transactions., • Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the dining areas., • Working collaboratively with kitchen staff., • Adhering to health, safety, and hygiene standards. We are looking for candidates who possess: • Proven experience in a busy restaurant or pizzeria setting., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • A positive, service-oriented attitude., • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Flexibility to work various shifts, evenings and weekends. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a positive guest experience, we invite you to apply.

Head Waiter / Service Trainer This very popular and iconic luxury café and all-day dining restaurant concept has been taking the market by storm since the early 90s. Located only in prime real estate locations across Westminster, we are now seeking a passionate, experienced, and service-driven Head Waiter to join our successful team and support the training and development of our front-of-house staff. The ideal candidate will have strong restaurant floor experience, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service. As Head Waiter, you will lead by example, support the management team, and train waiters to deliver excellence in service, guest care, product knowledge, and restaurant standards. Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and support the waiting team during service, • Train new and existing staff in excellent table service and guest care, • Ensure all guests receive a warm welcome and professional service, • Maintain high standards of presentation, communication, and hospitality, • Supervise the restaurant floor and ensure smooth daily operations, • Support staff with order taking, food and drink service, and guest requests, • Coach team members on upselling, menu knowledge, allergens, and service steps, • Monitor service quality and provide feedback to improve performance, • Handle guest queries and complaints professionally and efficiently, • Ensure the restaurant is clean, organised, and ready for service at all times, • Work closely with managers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and other departments, • Support opening and closing procedures when required, • Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company standards Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, Supervisor, or similar role, • Strong knowledge of high-quality restaurant service, • Experience training or coaching front-of-house staff, • Positive attitude and excellent communication skills, • Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure, • Strong attention to detail and guest-focused approach, • Ability to keep the restaurant organised, clean, and under control, • Professional appearance and confident customer service skills, • Flexibility to work full-time, including weekends and busy periods, • Right to work in the United Kingdom is required Benefits • 50% staff discount in all our venues, even on your days off, for you and up to 3 family members, • 4 weeks paid annual holiday, • Learning and development opportunities, • Free meal during working hours, • Competitive pay depending on experience, • Tips, service charge, staff food, and other incentives included, • Around 45 hours per week, • No split shifts Pay Competitive salary depending on experience, from £13.46 to £15.00 per hour, including service charge, plus tips, staff food, and other incentives. Job Type: Full-time Application Questions • Do you have experience in a similar Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, or Supervisor position?, • Do you have experience training or supporting front-of-house staff?, • Can you work full-time? Work Authorisation United Kingdom work authorisation is required. Work Location In person

Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. Soraya, Persian-inspired, arrives as a continuation of 971 Hospitality's world by Pachamama Group. Opening is due mid July 2026. This is your chance to take a part in an exciting new opening. At its heart, Soraya is about sharing. It offers guests an exceptional culinary experience, celebrating the rich and vibrant flavours of Persian cuisine in an exquisite setting. Soraya's menu is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, designed to delight and encourage communal feasting. Signature dishes such as Mast O Khair, Lamb Koobideh, Chicken Joujeh, and Ghaymeh Bedemjan highlight traditional Persian recipes, while innovative plates showcase the team's genius. Prepared with utmost precision, the succulent skewers of marinated meats and vegetables are served on meticulously chosen crockery and silverware that transport diners straight to the heart of Tehran. As an experienced Waiter / Waitress, we're confident in your ability to deliver standout service in our dynamic environment. For the Waiter / Waitress role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Complete Service Charge distribution between employees., • Ability to earn additional tips., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. If this sounds of interest to you, please apply. Come grow with us at Pachamama Group! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

WAITER / WAITRESS - BERINGERS (LONDON CITY ISLAND, E14) Full-time & Part-time | Immediate Start | All-Day Brasserie & Piano Bar Join the opening team at one of East London's most exciting new venues. Beringers is an all-day brasserie & piano bar on London City Island - a beautiful neighbourhood spot inspired by Guy Beringer, the man who invented brunch back in 1895. By day we serve standout brunches, coffee, and lunches; by night the lights go down, the piano comes alive, and the room turns into one of the most atmospheric evenings in East London. We're looking for warm, energetic Waiters & Waitresses to be the face of it all. 🍽️ THE ROLE This is front of house at its best - proper hospitality in a venue where you'll actually get to know your guests. London City Island is home to 5,000 residents, and Beringers is their local. You'll see the same faces at brunch on Saturday and at the piano bar on Friday night - you'll learn their names, their orders, and their stories. With the English National Ballet just around the corner and the Royal Academy of Music opening right next door, our crowd is full of dancers, musicians, and creatives - it's a genuinely fun room to work. 🚀 WHAT YOU'LL DO Deliver warm, confident table service across brunch, lunch, and evening piano service Guide guests through the menu - brunch classics, evening Piano Plates, cocktails, and wines - with genuine knowledge and recommendations Build real relationships with our Island regulars and make every guest feel like a local Support the bar team on drinks service during busy piano nights and events Keep the room looking sharp - table settings, presentation, and atmosphere Be part of special evenings including live piano nights, Concert Nights, and private events Work as one team with the kitchen, bar, and management to keep service smooth and fun 🔥 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A naturally warm, friendly personality - you genuinely enjoy looking after people Table service experience in a restaurant, brasserie, cafe, or bar (great attitude matters more than years on a CV) Confidence talking to guests, making recommendations, and handling a busy section High standards, good energy, and pride in your work Reliability and great teamwork - we look after each other on the floor An interest in food, coffee, wine, or cocktails is a big plus - we'll teach you the rest 💥 WHAT YOU'LL GET Competitive pay + service charge/tips Full training across food, coffee, wine, and cocktail service - real skills you'll keep for life Clear progression - Head Waiter, Supervisor, and management roles as Beringers grows, with new sites already in the pipeline Staff food & drinks on shift, plus discounts across our group of venues in Canary Wharf and East London The chance to work unforgettable evenings - live piano, Concert Nights, and private events A fun, supportive, ambitious team that genuinely loves hospitality Flexible full-time & part-time roles - great for fitting around your life Immediate start available ⚡ WHY BERINGERS? Because it's the best of both worlds: the buzz of a stylish new London opening, with the warmth of a true neighbourhood venue where guests become regulars and regulars become friends. If you love hospitality and want somewhere your personality actually matters - we'd love to meet you. Apply now for an immediate video interview.

Job Title: Food Runner Location: Lokal Kitchen – London Position: Full-Time / Part-Time Join the Opening Team at Lokal Kitchen Lokal Restaurant is an exciting new Turkish restaurant opened in Fitzrovia, London, celebrating authentic Turkish cuisine and warm, welcoming hospitality. Our menu focuses on traditional Turkish dishes prepared with quality ingredients and served in a vibrant dining atmosphere. Lokal Restaurant is part of the same hospitality family as the well-established Faros restaurants in Oxford Circus and Holborn, along with Fred Bakery in the Oxford Circus and Holborn areas. With a strong reputation for quality food and service, we are now building an energetic team for our newest restaurant. We are currently looking for Food Runners to join our opening team. The Role As a Food Runner, you will play an important role in ensuring that dishes are delivered quickly and accurately from the kitchen to our guests. You will work closely with the waiting staff and kitchen team to maintain smooth and efficient service, especially during busy periods. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to gain experience in a professional restaurant setting. Key Responsibilities • Delivering food from the kitchen to guests quickly and accurately, • Ensuring dishes are presented correctly before leaving the kitchen, • Assisting waiting staff during busy service periods, • Communicating with the kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure smooth service, • Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in service areas, • Helping reset tables when required What We’re Looking For • A positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Strong teamwork and communication skills, • Good attention to detail, • Passion for hospitality and guest service, • Previous restaurant experience is a plus but not essential What We Offer • Competitive pay, • Flexible working hours (full-time and part-time available), • Staff meals on shift, • Opportunities to grow within a respected and expanding hospitality group, • The chance to be part of an exciting new restaurant opening If you are hardworking, energetic, and interested in building a career in hospitality, we would love to hear from you. Apply Now Please send your CV and a short introduction about yourself.