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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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We're Hiring: Waiters – Join Our Growing Team! We’re looking for passionate Waiters and to join our vibrant team as we expand. Waiters • Customer-focused with a warm, professional attitude, • Comfortable taking orders, recommending dishes, and managing tables, • Able to multitask under pressure, • Flexible across our central London locations What We Offer Competitive pay + service charge Staff meals & drinks on shift Parties, events, and referral bonuses Pension, holiday pay & rewards Career growth in a supportive, expanding company An inclusive, respectful workplace Competitive pay (includes base wage plus service charge). We apply the National Minimum and Living Wage fairly across all age groups. Get in touch We can’t wait to meet you! TBP

We're Hiring: Waiters – Join Our Growing Team! We’re looking for passionate Waiters to join our vibrant team as we expand. Waiters • Customer-focused with a warm, professional attitude, • Comfortable taking orders, recommending dishes, and managing tables, • Able to multitask under pressure, • Flexible across our central London locations Also considering SUPERVISORS Skills and experience: You have experience working in hospitality/café/coffee shop, ideally in similar role. You’re a hard worker, with a can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn, especially keen to learn how to manage people. Great customer service skills and full of positivity. Work in an organised and tidy manner. Have a strong logical approach and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you’re a team player. What We Offer Competitive pay + service charge Staff meals & drinks on shift Parties, events, and referral bonuses Pension, holiday pay & rewards Career growth in a supportive, expanding company An inclusive, respectful workplace Competitive pay (includes base wage plus service charge). We apply the National Minimum and Living Wage fairly across all age groups. We can’t wait to meet you! TBP
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