Restaurant Manager - HAVE AN AVO café - London

Experienced Head Waiter / Waitress – High-End Brunch & Japanese Izakaya We are looking for an experienced and passionate Waiter/Waitress to join our growing team. Have An Avo Atelier is a premium all-day brunch destination that transforms into a stylish Japanese-inspired Izakaya and fine dining venue in the evening. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume restaurants and are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in busy, high-end restaurants, preferably in Central London, • Experience with Japanese, Asian, or fusion cuisine is highly desirable, • Strong knowledge of food, service standards, and guest relations, • Basic wine, sake, and cocktail knowledge, • Good understanding of food allergies and dietary requirements, • Food Safety & Hygiene certification preferred, • Excellent communication and upselling skills, • Impeccable grooming and presentation standards, • Punctual, reliable, and professional at all times, • Positive attitude with a strong team-player mentality, • Fully flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, split shifts, and busy trading periods What We Expect • Deliver outstanding customer service with attention to detail, • Maintain the highest standards of hospitality and professionalism, • Confidently explain menu items, specials, and beverage pairings, • Ensure all guests receive a memorable dining experience, • Work efficiently in a busy service environment while maintaining quality standards What We Offer • Competitive hourly rate plus service charge, • Career progression opportunities, • Training and development within a growing hospitality group, • A supportive and professional working environment, • The opportunity to be part of an exciting brunch and evening dining concept If you are passionate about hospitality and believe you have the experience, energy, and professionalism to match our concept, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Bartender to join our team at Have An Avo Atelier, our premium all-day brunch destination that transforms into a stylish Japanese-inspired Izakaya and fine dining venue in the evenings. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about crafting exceptional drinks and delivering outstanding guest experiences. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including creative cocktails, wines, and sakes., • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area., • Engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner, offering recommendations and ensuring a memorable experience., • Process orders accurately and efficiently, handling cash and card payments., • Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards., • Collaborate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams. What We're Looking For: • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Bartender in a busy, high-end restaurant or bar setting., • Strong knowledge of cocktail preparation, wine, and sake., • Experience with Japanese, Asian, or fusion-inspired beverages is highly desirable., • Exceptional customer service and communication skills., • Impeccable grooming and presentation standards., • Punctual, reliable, and professional with a positive, team-player attitude., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, split shifts, and during busy trading periods. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate plus service charge., • Opportunities for career progression and professional development., • Comprehensive training within a growing hospitality group., • A supportive and professional working environment., • The chance to be part of an exciting and innovative brunch and evening dining concept.

We are seeking passionate and creative chefs to join our new restaurant, Have An Avo Atelier. Our concept combines modern brunch with Asian-inspired and izakaya-style dinner dishes, finished with a Mediterranean fusion touch. We're looking for chefs who love fresh food, creativity, and presentation, and thrive in a fast-paced, energetic kitchen. This is a great opportunity to grow with an exciting new culinary concept.

We are looking for passionate and creative chefs to join our new restaurant, Have An Avo Atelier in West Hampstead. Our concept combines modern brunch with Asian-inspired and izakaya-style dinner dishes, finished with a Mediterranean fusion touch. We’re looking for chefs who love fresh food, creativity, presentation, and working in a fast-paced, energetic kitchen. Great opportunity to grow with a new and exciting concept.

Job Ref: HON1038 Branch: Honi Poke Baker Street Location: Honi Poke Baker Street, London (West) Salary/Benefits: £31,000 – £32,000 per year, depending on experience Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 11/06/2026 Closing date: 25/07/2026 Join the Honi Poke family and lead one of the fastest-growing grab-and-go poke stores! At Honi Poke, we're all about fresh, fast, feel-good food. Inspired by the flavours of Pacific Hawaiian cuisine, our colourful poke bowls and sushi grab-and-go options bring sunshine to busy streets, but it's our people who make the difference. We're looking for an Assistant Manager in with hospitality or food retail management experience (restaurant, fast-casual, café, grab-and-go, or takeaway is ideal) who's hands-on, organised, and loves leading a team. You'll keep the store running smoothly, motivate your team, and create amazing customer experiences every day. If you're positive, energetic, and passionate about fresh food, this is your chance to help our store deliver top-notch service, grow sales, and make Honi Poke the go-to fast-casual spot. That's the way we bowl! Key Responsibilities • Support the General Manager with daily store operations., • Keep service fast, friendly, and efficient in a busy takeaway environment., • Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service., • Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver excellence every day., • Drive sales, operational performance, and efficiency., • Create a positive, fun, and supportive store culture built on teamwork and respect. What We Offer • £31,000 – £32,000 per year, depending on experience, • Paid breaks: your time to rest matters, • Free meals every shift, • Exclusive team discounts for you, your friends & family, • Employee Assistance Programme: support for your wellbeing, • Ongoing training and career development within a growing brand, • A vibrant, friendly team culture where positivity and growth go hand-in-hand Bring your energy, leadership, and passion to Honi Poke and help us become the go-to poke destination. Apply today, we can't wait to welcome you to the family!

Assistant Manager – Award Winning Pub, Bar & Restaurant Group – Quality – London We at Wren Tavern are currently recruiting for a talented and driven Assistant Manager with personality and charisma to join our growing, people-focused business. With an eclectic mix of properties and exciting new openings, this is a fantastic time to become part of a progressive, operations-led group where people genuinely come first. The Wren Tavern is the City’s latest gem — a pub with a difference, nominated Best City of London Pub in 2025 and fast becoming one of the best pubs in London. We serve the very best of British cuisine featuring London’s oldest butcher, boast a secret whisky vault, and host a speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement (5cc) serving artisan cocktails, ideal for parties and events. The Role As Assistant Manager, you will support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the business, helping to ensure the venue operates smoothly, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will play a key role in: Supporting the day-to-day run of the venue Leading from the front on the floor Staff training and development Maintaining excellent service standards and guest experience Supporting a strong team and being part of a close-knit family culture Cocktail knowledge and mixology experience is a plus, but not essential. Due to late closing times, candidates must be able to travel home safely if public transport is no longer running. What We’re Looking For “Wear your heart on your sleeve” – take ownership and pride in your work Calm, organised and able to manage pressure with ease Not precious — we leave egos at the door and help where needed Strong communication and organisational skills Confident delivering excellent customer and floor service Passionate about people, training, mentoring and growing a team A supportive leader who enjoys being part of a strong team culture Personal Licence holder beneficial, but not essential What’s in It for You? Competitive salary & bonus scheme Training and development opportunities Clear career progression with regular new openings Discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Opportunity to take ownership and be involved in running your business Annual team trips abroad, management incentives and socials 28 days holiday Staff meals on shift Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Wagestream – access your wages anytime Your birthday off, on us 🎉 Cycle to Work scheme Interested in hearing more? Get in touch and we’d love to arrange a chat and show you around.

Job Ref: HON1021 Branch: Honi Poke Kingly Location: Honi Poke Kingly, London (West) Salary/Benefits: £33,000 – £36,000 per year, depending on experience Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 45 Posted date: 21/05/2026 Closing date: 04/07/2026 Join the Honi Poke family and lead one of the fastest-growing grab-and-go poke stores! At Honi Poke, we're all about fresh, fast, feel-good food. Inspired by the flavours of Pacific Hawaiian cuisine, our colourful home-made poke bowls and sushi grab-and-go options bring sunshine to busy streets, but it's our people who make the difference. We're looking for an experienced, passionate General Manager to take ownership of one of our stores. As a General Manager, you'll deliver operational excellence, lead and inspire a high-performing team, and ensure every shift runs smoothly. You're a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a genuine passion for fresh food, hospitality, and creating outstanding customer experiences. You'll be the driving force behind store performance, staff development, and customer satisfaction, and play a key role in growing the Honi Poke brand. That's the way we bowl! Key Responsibilities • Lead your store to deliver exceptional standards in service, food quality, and consistency, ensuring every shift reflects the Honi Poke vibe., • Manage day-to-day store operations, including rotas, ordering, forecasting, financial reporting, and store-level KPIs (sales, labour, GP, and guest satisfaction) to drive performance and operational excellence., • Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive, motivated, and inclusive culture where staff feel supported, recognised, and empowered, while nurturing future leaders in fast-casual and food retail., • Maintain operational standards, compliance, and store environment, covering Food Safety, Health & Safety, brand standards, equipment maintenance, and store cleanliness., • Enhance the customer experience and brand presence, acting on guest feedback and delivery performance (e.g., Deliveroo), while embodying Honi Poke's values and culture in every aspect of leadership. What We Offer • £33,000 – £36,000 per year, depending on experience, • Paid breaks: your time to rest matters, • Free meals every shift, • Exclusive team discounts for you, your friends & family, • Employee Assistance Programme: support for your wellbeing, • A vibrant, friendly team culture where positivity and growth go hand-in-hand Who You Are • Experienced in hospitality, fast-casual, or food retail management (restaurant, grab-and-go, café, or takeaway experience ideal), • Hands-on, strategic, and able to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, • A people-focused leader, positive, reliable, and excellent at motivating others, • Passionate about fresh food, operational excellence, and outstanding customer experiences, • Confident managing financial performance, KPIs, and operational compliance in a fast-paced environment Bring your leadership, energy, and passion to Honi Poke and help us become the go-to poke destination while growing your career in hospitality management. Apply today, we can't wait to welcome you to the family!

Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Assistant Manager to support the daily operations of our restaurant. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing team performance, driving sales, and ensuring that our store runs smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities • Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations and achieving sales targets., • Manage and motivate team members to deliver outstanding customer service., • Communicate effectively with staff and customers to foster a positive shopping experience., • Train new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices., • Handle administrative tasks such as inventory management, scheduling, and reporting., • Sell products by understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions., • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the store environment., • Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain satisfaction. Skills • Bilingual or multilingual abilities are advantageous for effective communication with diverse customers., • Strong team management skills to lead and inspire staff towards achieving common goals., • Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Proven leadership qualities to guide the team and enhance overall performance., • Retail management experience is preferred to understand the intricacies of store operations., • Administrative skills to manage paperwork and operational processes efficiently. Salary will be £45000 Gross per year plus Bonus Scheme If you are passionate about restaurant management and possess the necessary skills to excel as an Assistant Manager, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team!

We're looking for someone who doesn't just want another hospitality job, but wants to help build one of Fulham's most exciting new independent gelaterias. Café Team Leader / Duty Manager Become the Face of La Gelateria della Luna La Gelateria della Luna is a brand-new independent Italian gelateria opening on Fulham Road. Our vision is simple, to bring authentic Italian gelato, speciality coffee and handcrafted desserts to Fulham, whilst creating an experience that customers will want to return to time and time again. We are looking for a mature, experienced hospitality professional to become the face of our gelateria. This role is perfect for someone with previous hospitality management or supervisory experience who enjoys leading a young team, taking ownership of daily operations and treating the business as though it were their own. As the owner, I will be working alongside the team as much as possible. I am looking for someone I can genuinely trust to confidently manage the business during evenings and weekends, ensuring the highest standards are maintained from opening until closing. Key Responsibilities • Lead the team with confidence and professionalism., • Deliver exceptional customer service at every opportunity., • Prepare and serve speciality coffee, authentic Italian gelato, waffles and desserts., • Support, coach and motivate a young team., • Open and close the gelateria independently., • Operate the EPOS system, • Oversee stock levels, deliveries and daily organisation., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times., • Resolve customer enquiries professionally., • Take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the business. Our Standards At La Gelateria della Luna, cleanliness and organisation are non negotiable. The successful candidate will lead by example and ensure that throughout every shift: • Customer areas remain clean, welcoming and presentable., • Counters, coffee stations and preparation areas are spotless., • Floors are checked and cleaned regularly., • Toilets are inspected, cleaned and restocked throughout the day., • Cleaning schedules are completed correctly., • The café is fully prepared for the following day's service before closing. This is a hands-on leadership role. We are looking for someone who is just as happy making coffee, serving customers and helping with cleaning as they are leading the team. About You You will ideally have: • Previous café, restaurant or hospitality management or supervisory experience., • Excellent customer service and communication skills., • A positive and professional attitude., • Strong leadership skills., • Confidence working independently., • High standards of cleanliness and organisation., • Availability to work evenings and weekends., • A genuine passion for hospitality. What We Offer • A friendly and supportive working environment., • The chance to make a real impact and grow with the business., • A workplace where initiative, reliability and hard work are genuinely valued. If you are passionate about hospitality and would like to play a key role in building La Gelateria della Luna from day one, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV together with a short introduction telling us why you would be the perfect fit for our team. Immediate start available. We are looking for someone who is available to start as soon as possible.

Honest Greens is a fast-growing, innovative restaurant brand with a clear mission: to improve society through authentic food. We believe that eating healthy should be simple, accessible and delicious. That's why we create gastronomic experiences that combine flavour, health and sustainability, integrating technology and new trends to help people take care of themselves and live better. We are here to change the rules of the industry. We rely on authentic, healthy and tasty cuisine, and on authentic people, eager to invest and evolve in a dynamic and committed environment. If you're looking for a place where you can be yourself, learn every day, and work as a team, you're right at Honest Greens. Your mission As a SHIFT LEADER, you will be responsible for coordinating the front of house team (servers and hosts) during services, ensuring exceptional service and a memorable experience for our guests. You will lead the operations in the room, resolve incidents in real-time, and ensure that Honest Greens' standards are met at all times. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and supervise the front of house team during services., • Guarantee the quality of service and customer satisfaction., • Manage incidents and resolve issues quickly and efficiently., • Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure smooth service., • Ensure compliance with operational protocols and hospitality standards., • Participate in the training and support of new team members., • Collaborate with the kitchen and cafeteria to optimize coordination and service, • Participate in the opening or closing of the establishment., • At least 1 year of experience in hospitality, preferably in supervisory or team leadership roles. • Flexible hours to work on a rotating basis (Monday to Sunday and holidays)., • Experience in supervising front of house teams on full services, ensuring the, • Ability to resolve incidents in real-time and maintain the fluidity of service. In addition, we will appreciate: • Experience in high-traffic restaurants or organised chains., • Training in hospitality, catering or leadership., • Leadership skills, clear communication, organizational skills and the ability to motivate teams., • Experience in opening/closing establishments, team building and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) in the dining room. What we offer: • Integration into a fast-growing company, at the forefront of the healthy eating revolution., • An inclusive, dynamic work environment committed to sustainable values., • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education., • Active participation in a project that has a positive impact on the community and the environment., • A permanent contract and job stability. Advantages: • Daily meal at work, • 50% discount to enjoy our products (monthly limit)., • Corporate events and team activities., • Opportunities for internal development Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee discount

General Manager | Landmark Hospitality Destination | Central London £85,000 - £90,000 Basic + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits • Host Staffing has been exclusively retained to appoint an exceptional General Manager for the launch of one of Central London's most exciting hospitality destinations., • Following an extensive multi-million-pound transformation, this landmark venue will combine exceptional food, world-class drinks, private dining and events within an iconic setting., • Designed to become a true neighbourhood institution while attracting guests from across London, this is a business built around outstanding hospitality rather than simply serving food and drink., • This opportunity requires a proven hospitality leader with the vision, commercial acumen and operational excellence to establish a flagship venue from day one. The Opportunity • Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take complete responsibility for the successful launch and long-term performance of the business., • You'll recruit and inspire an exceptional leadership team, create a best-in-class guest experience and build a culture where people genuinely want to work and guests can't wait to return. You'll have full ownership of: • P&L performance and commercial strategy, • Guest experience across every touchpoint, • Recruitment, leadership and succession planning, • Food, beverage and events operations, • Brand standards and operational excellence, • Community engagement and local partnerships, • Driving profitability whilst maintaining exceptional quality About You • We're seeking a commercially astute General Manager who has built their career within premium hospitality environments where service, food and guest experience are everything. You'll bring: • A proven track record leading high-revenue hospitality businesses., • Experience managing sophisticated food and beverage operations., • Outstanding financial and commercial awareness., • A natural ability to lead, inspire and retain exceptional people., • Experience opening new venues or delivering significant business transformations would be advantageous., • A passion for creating memorable guest experiences and building businesses that become destinations., • Most importantly, you'll be someone who thrives in ambitious environments, leads from the front and understands what it takes to create one of London's standout hospitality venues. The Package • £85,000 - £90,000 Basic Salary, • Performance Bonus, • Comprehensive Benefits, • Genuine autonomy to shape a flagship business, • Long-term career progression with an ambitious and expanding hospitality company This is a confidential appointment being managed by Host Staffing. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a landmark London opening and leave your mark on one of the capital's most exciting hospitality launches, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is opening a remarkable restaurant in the West end of London. This establishment will feature over 150 seats for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. The modern restaurant aspires to swiftly become a cornerstone of the Marylebone food scene, providing award-winning cuisine in an upscale brasserie setting. If you would like to be part of London’s most talked about openings, get in touch! Assistant General Manager Benefits: • A fantastic salary package of £50,000 per annum minimum., • This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate General Manager to join and lead a new opening in the heart of the West End., • Great pension schemes available., • 28 days holiday and heavy discount on company goods., • Our client prides themselves on how the look after their staff and the family feel/working atmosphere. Assistant General Manager Requirements: • Given the nature and size of this establishment, the ideal Assistant General Manager must have prior experience in high-quality, large-volume restaurants., • The preferred candidate will be hands-on, approachable, and capable of leading by example., • The individual must exhibit passion, enthusiasm, and reliability to maintain a welcoming environment for both customers and staff.