Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Restaurant • More than 250 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since September, 2021
Big Mamma is an Italian group founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger. Our wish is to share the authenticity and warmth of traditional Italian trattorias abroad. All produce is directly sourced from small Italian producers, and dishes are 100% homemade, served at affordable prices, beautifully designed spaces, and with a big smile. Our strength lies in four values: meritocracy, authenticity, excellence, and entrepreneurship. They accompany us every day in our ultra-dynamic growth. Every day, more than 10,000 customers visit 26 unique Big Mamma restaurants throughout Europe (France, Principality of Monaco, Spain, UK, Germany and Italy) and soon on the Moon! We are a team of almost 2,200 employees, still growing, with new openings across Europe. Ave Mario Restaurant is a 7500 sq ft pure paradise in Covent Garden, inspired by an idyllic day in a Florence Church and managed by a squadra of 120 people. On the menu, you will find gourmet pizzas, Carbonara from a wheel of pecorino and, for dolci, homemade gelato
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Host/Receptionist – O'Ver Restaurant Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and hospitality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment? O'Ver Restaurant is looking for a dedicated Host/Receptionist with 1- 2 years of experience to join our team! With locations in London Bridge and Piccadilly Circus, and a new venue on the horizon, we are expanding and seeking someone who shares our love for exceptional service and authentic Italian dining. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: ✅ Proven experience in a similar hospitality role ✅ Excellent phone etiquette and ability to manage guest inquiries professionally ✅ Strong reservation system(Open Table) and email management skills ✅ Fluency in English (spoken and written) ✅ Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills ✅ Ability to handle guest requests with professionalism and efficiency ✅ Microsoft Office 365 proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ✅ Capability to prepare end-of-day reports and emails ✅ Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines ✅ A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting WHAT YOU WILL DO: 📞 Manage incoming phone calls and guest inquiries 📩 Respond promptly to emails and reservation requests 🍽 Oversee and coordinate busy service periods with efficiency 🔄 Multitask effectively, ensuring smooth front-of-house operations BENEFITS: 💰 Competitive salary 🍷 50% discount on food & beverages post-probation 🌟 28 days of paid annual leave, including birthday leave 🥘 Complimentary staff meals 🎓 Access to training programs and internal competitions 🏆 Participation in the "Employee of the Month – O'Ver Hero" scheme 🎁 Bonus scheme based on length of service If you're ready for an exciting challenge and want to be part of a growing team, apply now! At O'Ver, we live by one motto: "EAT TO BE HAPPY!"
Hello from Rabbit Hole Cafe, 1 position available, vibrant bistro cafe in the heart of Holloway Road. Your role will consist of making tea / coffees and sandwiches and taking orders. You will be trained by experts to become a barista if you don’t already have experience. Very flexible hours
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Barback! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA Bar team! - You will be cleaning glasses and maintaining stock during service. - You will be opening and closing the bar and completing needed prep. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation behind the bar. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service - Previous bar experience in a busy environment is a plus! - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenin OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £ 14.94 per hour/ plus Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma Up to £14.94 / hour
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Waiter/Waitress! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - Your top priority will be to look after all of the guests in your section - following the steps of service, giving recommendations, upselling and processing payments. - You will master the knowledge of our products, wines and cocktails. - You will be opening and closing the floor. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Previous experience as a waiter/waitress in a busy restaurant - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £11.44 / hour
Your Role: The front of house team is currently looking for a passionate Waiter/ Waitress to join our family, ensuring each guest is welcomed warmly, whilst making their time with us a memorable one by providing our guests with the finest food and beverages, accompanied by, friendly, efficient and flawless service throughout their experience. This vacancy sits within our newly opened 'SAMBAROOM' - Our new cocktail bar & private dining room located on the 39th floor of London’s Heron Tower. Your Requirements: The Waiter/Waitress’s primary responsibilities are to exemplify uncompromising hospitality with courteous and efficient service to guests throughout their dining experience. The Waiter/Waitress takes orders, answers questions about the menu, sells the restaurant's food and drinks, takes payment, and communicates orders with the kitchen staff while maintaining a warm and friendly demeanour. As a Waiter/Waitress we would love you to have: Must be fine with late finishes (will be mainly evening shift with closures at 3am in the weekends) Experience working as a Head Waiter/Waitress or Waiter/Waitress in a similar fast-paced environment will be tested at trial/interview stage Good English language communication skills are required Lounge bar and PDR experience are preferable Flexible availability, working any 5 days a week between Monday - Sunday Deep respect for diversity and individuality The ability to maintain set processes and standards Your Rewards: As a Waiter/Waitress we don’t just give you a job you love, we like to reward you for all your commitment and dedication at work, these benefits include: Highly competitive salary 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle restaurants 28 day’s holiday allowance Complimentary meal and drink 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 award ceremony and party Internal incentives and rewards Your Restaurant: SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations. SUSHISAMBA is operated by Sushi Samba Group, which oversees locations in Las Vegas, London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Doha & Bahrain.
We are looking for a Front of House Team Member who is friendly, energetic, willing to learn, hardworking and brings a good sense of humour to a friendly professional team to deliver the best customer service experience. Experience isn’t necessary but is always welcome. What We Offer: Salary up to £12.80 (including £1 weekly team bonus). Daily food allowance during shifts with unlimited coffee. 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty. Unlimited coffee on shift. You will never work on your Birthday and be paid for it! Healthcare cash plan. Discount on our Pantry selection like a tahini chocolate spread. Monthly team socials and annual parties. Opportunities for development in the company. Green Commute – Cycle Scheme. Employee Assistance program (supporting mental health and well-being). What makes a great Farmer? Colourful personality and individuality, being Bold but Humble. Passion for great food and people. Caring for your team. At Farmer J we prepare the most delicious food; we cook from scratch with the best ingredients, and we source locally where we can from high-welfare UK farms. We take pride in what we do, and we wear bandanas! Does this sound like you? Apply here! We are looking forward to hearing from you!
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie/Pizza chef to join our vibrant team at Carbobar. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in culinary arts, a commitment to fresh ingredients, and a desire to deliver an outstanding dining experience. As a Chef de Partie/pizza Chef, you will support our Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, bringing consistency and creativity to every plate. At Carbobar, we proudly use only fresh, seasonal ingredients—no frozen products—to create our dishes. Key Qualifications: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Chef de Partie or Pizza chef similar kitchen role within high-quality bars or restaurants. Expertise or strong interest in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Proven ability to maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation. Culinary certifications or formal training preferred but not required. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and execution of dishes across designated sections of the kitchen. Collaborate closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain consistent quality and presentation. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in your workstation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Contribute to inventory checks and ingredient preparation to support smooth kitchen operations. Why Join Us? At Carbobar, we’re more than just a bar—we’re a hub for community and culinary excellence. Join our supportive, creative team, where you’ll have the opportunity to grow as a professional while making a meaningful impact on our customers' experience.
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 24 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Food and Drinks Runner! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - You will be running food and drinks as well as serving wine, desserts and pasta directly to our guests at the table. - You will be opening and closing the floor, polishing cutlery and folding napkins. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Previous experience in hospitality - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £14.44 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £14.44 / hour