Food and Drinks Runner

Our front-of-house team is currently seeking a dedicated and energetic Food Runner / Server Assistant to join the SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden family. As a key link between the kitchen and the dining room, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that each dish is delivered promptly, presented perfectly, and enjoyed at its best. From supporting our waitstaff to enhancing guest satisfaction, your commitment to smooth service flow will help create the memorable experiences our guests return for. Your Rewards: As a valued member of our team, you’ll receive a range of benefits designed to support and reward your dedication: Highly competitive salary 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6 people in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle 28 days’ holiday allowance Complimentary meal and drink during shifts ‘Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme Employee of the month rewards Internal training and clear career progression Pension scheme with employer contributions Annual staff awards and celebration party Your Requirements: As a Food Runner / Server Assistant, you’ll be responsible for assisting the service team and maintaining clear and effective communication with the kitchen. You’ll deliver dishes swiftly and safely, support table setup and turnover, and anticipate the needs of both guests and colleagues to keep the dining room running seamlessly. We’d love you to have: Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-quality restaurant environment Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude A natural sense of urgency and attention to detail The ability to carry multiple plates and work with speed and precision Willingness to learn and grow within the team Flexibility with working hours, including evenings and weekends A friendly, team-focused personality and a positive approach to challenges Your Restaurant: SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil, and Peru. Our menus feature a blend of new and signature dishes that emphasize bold flavours, premium ingredients, and artistic presentation. Operated by Sushi Samba Group, we proudly run restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Doha, and Bahrain.

Your Role: The front of house team is currently looking for a passionate Waiter/Waitress to join our family at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, ensuring each guest is welcomed warmly while making their time with us truly memorable. You will deliver the finest food and beverages with friendly, efficient, and flawless service from start to finish. Your Rewards: As a valued member of the team, we offer more than just a job – we reward dedication and hard work with a range of benefits, including: Highly competitive salary 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6 people in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle 28 days’ holiday allowance Complimentary meal and drink during shifts ‘Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme Employee of the month rewards Internal training and clear career progression Pension scheme with employer contributions Annual staff awards and celebration party Your Requirements: As a Waiter/Waitress, your main responsibility is to embody uncompromising hospitality. You’ll provide courteous, knowledgeable service to guests, take orders, answer menu questions, upsell our unique offerings, and communicate clearly with the kitchen — all while maintaining a warm, professional presence on the floor. We’d love you to have: Experience working as a Head Waiter/Waitress or Waiter/Waitress in a fast-paced, high-quality environment (this will be tested at trial/interview) Excellent English communication skills Previous lounge/bar experience and private dining room (PDR) knowledge preferred Flexibility with working hours, including late finishes Availability to work any 5 days between Monday and Sunday A deep respect for diversity and individuality A commitment to maintaining standards and following procedures Your Restaurant: SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil, and Peru. Our menus feature a blend of new and signature dishes that emphasize bold flavors, premium ingredients, and artistic presentation. Operated by Sushi Samba Group, we proudly run restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Doha, and Bahrain.

Your Role: The front of house team is currently looking for a passionate Waiter/Waitress to join our family at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, ensuring each guest is welcomed warmly while making their time with us truly memorable. You will deliver the finest food and beverages with friendly, efficient, and flawless service from start to finish. Your Rewards: As a valued member of the team, we offer more than just a job – we reward dedication and hard work with a range of benefits, including: Highly competitive salary 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6 people in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle 28 days’ holiday allowance Complimentary meal and drink during shifts ‘Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme Employee of the month rewards Internal training and clear career progression Pension scheme with employer contributions Annual staff awards and celebration party Your Requirements: As a Waiter/Waitress, your main responsibility is to embody uncompromising hospitality. You’ll provide courteous, knowledgeable service to guests, take orders, answer menu questions, upsell our unique offerings, and communicate clearly with the kitchen — all while maintaining a warm, professional presence on the floor. We’d love you to have: Experience working as a Head Waiter/Waitress or Waiter/Waitress in a fast-paced, high-quality environment (this will be tested at trial/interview) Excellent English communication skills Previous lounge/bar experience and private dining room (PDR) knowledge preferred Flexibility with working hours, including late finishes Availability to work any 5 days between Monday and Sunday A deep respect for diversity and individuality A commitment to maintaining standards and following procedures Your Restaurant: SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil, and Peru. Our menus feature a blend of new and signature dishes that emphasize bold flavors, premium ingredients, and artistic presentation. Operated by Sushi Samba Group, we proudly run restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Doha, and Bahrain.

Our Front of House team is looking for an experienced Host/Hostess to join the family. Service is always at the forefront so you must be exceptionally welcoming, dynamic and friendly. Our guests choose us for a memorable experience, and you will make each experience extra special. Benefits include: Highly competitive salary 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in Duck & Waffle or SUSHISAMBA® restaurants 28-day holiday allowance Complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme Employee of the Month rewards Internal Training and career development Pension Scheme – including employer contributions Yearly Staff party Your Requirements: The Host/Hostess is responsible for ensuring a friendly welcome, a departure greeting and the seating of all guests. The Host/Hostess also answers phones politely and promptly with appropriate scripting and records all reservations into the reservation system. The Host/Hostess plays an integral part in the flow and pace of our dining service. As a Host/Hostess, we would love you to have: Experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment Availability to work evenings, weekends and most holidays Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas Exceptional attention to detail Must have a professional and well-groomed appearance, as he/she is the first impression of the restaurant Ability to multi-task and follow directions Flexibility in scheduling is strongly preferred Salary: up to £15 per hour Schedule: Full Time Location: Covent Garden - 35 The Market, London WC2E 8RF

Exciting opportunities have arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Runner to join the Novikov Italian Restaurant. Novikov Restaurant & Bar is located in Mayfair and it is one of the most popular and successful restaurants in Central London with two distinct restaurants and a stylish Lounge Bar. In return we will offer: • Highly competitive remuneration package • “Refer a friend” bonus scheme • “Holiday on your birthday” bonus scheme • Discounts on dining in the restaurant • Staff meals/coffees/teas are provided when working a shift • Online and in-house training programs • Opportunities to progress your career within Novikov Restaurant & Bar. We look forward to receiving your application. Runner - Full time Immediate start.

Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We are searching for a friendly and energetic Runner to join our team in one of the UK’s leading restaurant brands. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Runner includes assisting waiters in taking and relaying orders to the kitchen, keeping tables, chairs and counters clean, preparing new tables ready for service and maintaining mise en plus stations. About you: You’re an energetic team player with a hands-on approach to your tasks. You’re passionate about delivering a friendly and professional service. About us: We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.

Ukai is a modern Japanese Restaurant, based in Notting Hill, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine boasting a lively Robata grill and creative Sushi. Since the quality of our service is crucial to success the right applicant must have previous experience in a high-end and fast-pace environment. Responsibilities include: Greeting guests upon entrance Setting up dining tables and preparing the correct Mise en place Assist guests regarding questions about Food & Beverage, as well as up-selling our House Specialities. Taking Food & Drinks orders and notify the management/kitchen for allergies and other Dietary requirements Deliver food to guests in a timely manner and attend to the needs of guests throughout the dining process Skills necessary: Excellent verbal communication skills General maths skills Great customer service and conflict-resolution skills, and a commitment to professionalism Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time Excellent teamwork ability Adept knowledge regarding the 14 allergens Working with us offers you a superb range of benefits including: Cash & Card tips Paid Holidays Weekly/Monthly Cash incentives 1-to-1 Speciality Training for specific areas regarding Food & Beverage

About us Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It's an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business. Part of Maison Gigi's operations include in-office catering and the transport of food from the production site to the offices. Responsibilities: - Mixed role (FOH/BOH) - Assisting with basic food preparation - Cleaning and sanitising all equipment, tableware and utensils - Setting up buffet & food areas in a safe and orderly manner - Maintain a clean and safe work environment. - Perform inventory checks. - Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety protocols. - Being fully knowledgeable about allergens and their handling. - Transporting food from the kitchen to the office in a safe and responsible manner. As part of the team, you will undertake various activities and represent Maison Gigi in the offices being catered, a well-spoken English as well as knowledge of the products and allergens is essential. The required skills for this position are: - Good standard of personal hygiene - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to respect deadlines - Team player - Good customer skills - Commitment to attendance at work - Commitment to working in a Food Safe, Allergen Safe, Health & - Safety focused environment The regular working hours for this position are Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm or equivalent, changes to the schedule can be made depending on events & holiday calendar.

At Scarpetta we make pasta from scratch, roast our own coffee blends and serve the classic Italian Aperitivo every evening. While lunch is all about fast-paced service, evenings are about having a relaxing time. We dim the lights, play excellent music and become a restaurant where our guests can have a great dining experience. We have three restaurants in Central London and we are looking for an ambitious, respectful and experienced supervisor, who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up, lead by example and deliver amazing results. As a front of house supervisor, you will be a role model to Scarpetta employees, guiding and coaching your team to deliver incredible services to guests with integrity and passion. You share the courteous and hospitable values of your Senior Managers and these will cascade down through your team and to your guests. Being accountable for and proud of your restaurant, you will grow a caring team that work collaboratively and seamlessly with Front of House & Back of House team to deliver our common goals of outstanding guests experience. Understanding how this is key to Scarpetta’s profitability and growth. You plan your shifts impeccably, constantly monitoring cleanliness, health and safety, licensing compliance and staffing levels; finding continual improvement in creative ways. **Perks & Benefits: ** - progression within a fast-growing company - Monday to Friday - Permanent contract - 24/7 Hotline providing free financial, legal, and personal advice - 28 days' holiday per year - 50% off across Scarpetta Restaurants - A supportive, people-focussed culture - Daily high quality and healthy employee lunches - Unlimited coffee - Employee referral bonus - Great staff parties! - Free financial and legal personal advice services Key Responsibilities: - Being part of the Management and help opening/closing the restaurant. - Team enabler - Encouraging and supporting a culture of learning and development and talent retention by continually coaching team members, being courteous even under pressure and assisting with appraisals. - Lets’ grow together – You are commercially aware of what it takes to grow a business and increase profitability through effective marketing initiatives and valuing customer feedback. You are aware of your teams accountability for controllable costs and constantly assessing staffing levels. - Positive attitude - Providing unexpected surprises to the team and customers and moments of care, being calm and considerate of fellow colleagues. - Compliance management – You demonstrate due diligence in health and safety, food safety allergen awareness and risk assessment according to Scarpetta policies. - Exceptionally guest focused - Being approachable, calm and friendly, even in times of pressure. - A product expert – From a perfectly garnished gin and tonic to a table setting that’s instantly—Instagramable, you are passionate about our offering and know everything about it! - Venue Maintenance – Ensuring the ambiance of the venue is as warm, welcoming, tidy and safe as possible, you communicate any issues clearly to senior management. - Stock and Cash Handling – You are confident using EPOS, software programs manual systems to accurately manage, record and report stock, cash and rotas. Taking responsibility of security, wastage, profit margins and licensing law when on duty.

Following a successful pop-up, chef owners Jack Croft and Will Murray officially launched FOWL in October 2023, which can be found just around the corner from their flagship restaurant Fallow St. James’s. FOWL restaurant celebrates the nation’s favourite bird through an all-in, beak-to-feet menu concept, with the addition of monthly specials brought to you in collaboration with an epic line up of foodie icons! Offering both indoor and outside dining, FOWL is open for Lunch, Dinner & Cocktails. As a Waiter/Waitress at Fowl, you will be at the forefront of delivering an exceptional dining experience through attentive service, deep menu knowledge, and a passion for hospitality. You will work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for every guest. Key responsibilities: - Provide warm, professional, and attentive service, ensuring guests feel welcome and valued. - Guide guests through the food and drink menus, offering knowledgeable recommendations and pairings. - Take and deliver orders accurately and efficiently, maintaining high service standards. - Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth communication and timely service. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area in line with health and safety regulations. - Handle guest inquiries, requests, and concerns with professionalism and efficiency. About you: - Previous experience as a Waiter in a high-quality, fast-paced restaurant. - Passion for food, sustainability, and delivering outstanding hospitality. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure. - A team player with a proactive and positive attitude. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FOWL, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

OLLIE’S HOUSE CHELSEA FULHAM ROAD all-day kitchen & lounge; your neighbourhood escape. The kitchen has all sorts on the menu, serving house-made fresh flavours, nourishing ingredients, and well-travelled world favourite dishes with some fun modern Asian influences throughout. OLLIE’S HOUSE is somewhere that welcomes you for brunch, lunch, takeaway, cocktails, dinner & much more. Our teams have vibrant personalities who are closely connected. Casual but attentive in our approach, we spread warm energy to all of the neighbourhood, giving adaptable, consistent & personalised service. We make our guests feel at home in our house. We find calm in chaos, strive to spread happiness & and we are proud to welcome our guests each and every day. What's On Offer? £11.75 Per Hour 15 (Part Time) or 35 (Full Time) Hourly Contract Neighbourhood Location - No need to travel into Central! 28 Day Holiday 50% Discount - When dining with us with your friends/family Free Team Food - On all shifts Monthly Competitions Mental Health Trained General Manager & Head Chef Refer A Friend Bonuses - For all successful referrals Pension Scheme A Genuine Enjoyable Environment To Work In - We really do care!

Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ ‘sustainable restaurant of the year’ and the Caterer award for ‘best new restaurant’. As a Head Waiter/Waitress at Fallow, you will be at the forefront of delivering an exceptional dining experience through attentive service, deep menu knowledge, and a passion for hospitality. You will work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for every guest. Key responsibilities: - Provide warm, professional, and attentive service, ensuring guests feel welcome and valued. - Guide guests through the food and drink menus, offering knowledgeable recommendations and pairings. - Take and deliver orders accurately and efficiently, maintaining high service standards. - Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth communication and timely service. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area in line with health and safety regulations. - Handle guest inquiries, requests, and concerns with professionalism and efficiency. About you: - Previous experience as a Head Waiter/Waitress in a high-quality, fast-paced restaurant. - Passion for food, sustainability, and delivering outstanding hospitality. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure. - A team player with a proactive and positive attitude. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.