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Job Summary: The Management Team plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the food and beverage department within the restaurant and bar setting. The position requires a blend of leadership, culinary knowledge, and exceptional customer service skills to ensure that guests receive an outstanding overall experience. The supervisor/manager will manage staff, coordinate kitchen and bar activities, and maintain high standards of food/drinks production and presentation. Responsibilities: - Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen/bar staff to ensure efficient food/drink production and service. - Assist in the preparation of drinks, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards. - Train, mentor, and develop team members to enhance their skills and performance. - Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed to maintain operational efficiency. - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen area. - Collaborate with management to plan menus that meet guest preferences while optimising cost efficiency. - Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly to ensure the highest level of satisfaction. - Assist in managing budgets, controlling costs, and implementing strategies for profitability. Skills: - Strong leadership abilities with experience in team management within a hospitality environment. - Proficient in bar operations, including cocktail preparation techniques and pre-batched drinks production processes. - Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with staff and guests alike. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to food handling and preparation. - A passion for hospitality with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. - Previous experience in a supervisory role within a high-end cocktail bar or members’ club setting is advantageous. This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about luxurious night-life and possess the drive to lead a team towards success in delivering outstanding food and beverage services.

Job Summary: We are seeking skilled Bartenders and Floor Staff to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidates will possess a passion for hospitality and a flair for creating delightful beverages. As a Bartender & a member of the Floor Team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests, ensuring their experience is enjoyable and memorable. You will work in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to manage time effectively and maintain high standards of food safety will be essential. Duties: - Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences. - Engage with customers in a friendly manner, taking orders and providing recommendations based on their tastes. - Monitor customer behaviour to ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with licensing laws. - Uphold food safety standards by adhering to hygiene practices throughout the bar operations. - Will be required to work weekends and night shifts. - Greet and welcome guests with a warm and friendly attitude. - Ensure food safety standards are adhered to at all times, maintaining cleanliness in the dining area and private rooms. - Take orders accurately and efficiently, processing payments as necessary. - Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages. - Maintain an organised workspace, ensuring that all areas are tidy and well-stocked at all times. - Handle guest inquiries with professionalism, striving to enhance their dining/drinking experience. Skills: - Proven experience in bartending or a similar role within the restaurant industry is preferred. - Strong time management skills to handle multiple orders efficiently during busy periods. - Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in hospitality. - Ability to perform basic maths for handling cash transactions accurately. - Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing outstanding customer service. - A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team environment. If you are enthusiastic about the art of bartending and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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We are a vibrant and authentic Mexican restaurant known for our delicious food, festive atmosphere, and exceptional customer service. We are currently looking for a friendly and organized Host/Hostess to be the welcoming face of our restaurant!

Maitre'd- 42 Cocktail Lounge - Gymkhana Salary - Up to £17.50 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Gymkhana's 42 Cocktail Lounge are seeking a Maitre'd to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maitre'd looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. Bar 42 A cocktail lounge, located at 42 Albemarle Street – where Gymkhana also resides. Guests enter through the door neighbouring Gymkhana. The drinks at 42 include house cocktails made with carefully sourced Indian ingredients and flavours, as well as a selection of elevated seasonal classics. The Position We're looking for an experienced Maitre'd to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering Michelin Star standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Host/Hostess to join our passionate team at the newly opened Osteria Angelina. Our restaurant is committed to delivering excellence in both cuisine and service. We take pride in our dedication to providing guests with a memorable and enjoyable dining experience Who You Are: Excellent command of written and spoken English. Customer-focused, viewing every complaint as an opportunity to enhance the guest experience. Thrive in a high-paced environment, ensuring each guest feels special under all circumstances. Mature, patient, and confident with a friendly yet professional communication style. Seven rooms experience preferred.

Conscious & creative dining in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind Fallow restaurant. Named after native deer of the British Isles, Roe will follow the same nose-to-tail and root-to-stem ethos as its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Fallow St James’s. The extensive a la carte menu will be divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers, and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes will showcase underused and underappreciated produce. As the Reception Manager at Roe, you will be the face of our front-of-house operation, setting the tone for every guest’s experience. You will lead and inspire the reception team, take full ownership of reservations and guest flow, and ensure that our standard of service remains exceptional at every touchpoint. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a dynamic and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment. Key responsibilities: - Lead all front-of-house reception operations, ensuring a seamless, world-class guest experience. - Train, develop, and motivate the reception team to deliver consistent excellence. - Manage and optimize reservations, seating plans, and guest flow using SevenRooms or similar systems. - Ensure VIP guests and high-profile clientele are handled with discretion and the utmost professionalism. - Maintain a calm, solution-oriented approach when resolving guest issues or concerns. - Work closely with FOH and management teams to refine operational procedures and enhance guest journeys. - Uphold the presentation and atmosphere of the reception area, ensuring it remains organized and welcoming at all times. - Use guest feedback and team input to drive continuous service improvement. About You: - Previous work experience as a Reception Manager within a premium, high-volume hospitality venue. - Strong leadership and people management skills with a collaborative, supportive style. - Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and customer service abilities. - Proficient in managing booking and reservation platforms (experience with SevenRooms preferred). - Meticulously organized, with excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills. - Professional, polished, and composed—especially under pressure. - A passion for hospitality and a genuine desire to create memorable guest experiences. 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 ROE, 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.

Host- Part Time Position ( 3 days per week ) 5 Hertford Street is the beautifully appointed private member's club owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley; located in the heart of Mayfair. Our aim is to be a home away from home, in the utmost comfort, where members are looked after by a team who know them by name. We are currently looking for a Host to join our Upper Floor restaurant team. The company benefits our Host will receive are: - 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - Birthday day off - Discounted gym membership with GymFlex - Monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist - Private medical insurance with Bupa - Private dental insurance with Bupa - Workplace nursery scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action - Access to a company doctor - Eyecare & specs vouchers - In-house industry training - Sponsored social events - Recommend a friend bonus of £1000 - Staff Accommodation (subject to availability) - Online retail discounts - Free English Classes - Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty The responsibilities of our Host are: - Takes restaurant bookings from members and their guests. - To ensure to maximise capacity and number of covers in the restaurant - To ensure that all guests are correctly and speedily logged and processed in the most courteous way. - To take food and beverage orders efficiently and professionally The Experience & Qualifications required of our Host are: - Experience of working in a luxury hotel, restaurant or private member’s club advantageous - Experience working in a similar role, and using SevenRooms system is beneficial. The working hours: - 3 days per week - Shifts are 9 hours and range between Monday – Saturday The club is closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year. If you feel you would like to join us as Host at 5 Hertford Street then apply by forwarding your up to date CV to the link below.

Our vision: At Circe’s Rooftop is to make exceptional dining experiences accessible to all. To achieve this, we have an incredible team of passionate individuals who love what they do. Our team is everything. We believe that by selecting an amazing group of people, providing them with the right training and tools, and making Circe’s Rooftop the best place they have ever worked, we can’tgo wrong. Circe’s Values: Fun: It’s who we are and the heart of everything we do Recognition: Always recognising and creatively rewarding the achievements of our people. Original: Always striving to learn, improve and explore new ideas Honest: Plain & simple, but honest & do the right thing with your team. Circes Benefits: Once a year big night out, Food/drink & entertainment Casual dress code Company Pension Free staff food 50% off your bill up to 6 guests once prebooked for family & friends Your Birthday off In house incentives to win Hospitality Action 24 Hour Support Our Promise: At Circe’s Rooftop, we value diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, each with their own unique story. We believe in celebrating individuality—it’s not about blending in, but about embracing who you are. If you need any accommodations during the application process, just let us know—we’re happy to assist.

Home of sensory Japanese dining CLAP Restaurant is open in one of London’s most prestigious areas, Knightsbridge. Following extensive and consistent success with three thriving restaurants based across the Middle East, led by the flagship CLAP Dubai, and a reputation renowned by the Michelin Guide. CLAP is delighted to announce it will continue to redefine dining experiences with its debut opening in the UK. Clap London along with our other restaurants and hotels can offer you an exciting opportunities to travel and grow within our company We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working Hostess to join our team

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