The World's First Nigerian Tapas Restaurant•1-10 employees
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Founded by a brother-sister duo, Chuku's offers an award-winning cultural dining experience - recommended by Time Out.
You'll fit right in if you have a big heart and big smile, take pride in your work and have fun when doing it!
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Ready to grow into a GM - and grow others as you grow? We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Manager who wants to become a General Manager - and is passionate about developing others too. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to grow into running your own site, while supporting and coaching the team around you to be their best. WHO IS CHUKU’S: We’re an award-winning Nigerian tapas restaurant serving up an immersive cultural dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere. Backed by Beyoncé’s foundation, we’ve been featured in Vogue, BBC and Sky. At Chuku’s, we believe in new possibilities, support each other, and value everyone. If you’re people-first, growth-minded and love hospitality, you’ll thrive here. WHAT WE OFFER ✨ Fast-track to GM role 🍛 Free food every shift 💥 Regular team socials (e.g. paintballing) 🕛 No double shifts 🎂 Birthday gift voucher 🍴 Staff discounts when you dine in 🏆 Work at one of London’s Top 100 Restaurants YOU’RE WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR IF YOU: ✅ Have experience as an Assistant Manager leading a team ✅ Love hospitality and bring energy to the floor ✅ Enjoy coaching people & building strong culture ✅ Think commercially and are confident hitting targets 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💰 Salary: £13.75–£14.50 p/hr 🕒 Contract: ~40 hrs/week
JOB DESCRIPTION: We aim for no double shifts and 2 days off a week, as we know there's more to life than just work. Location: Seven Sisters, N15 Salary: £12.75-13.25 p/hr Contract: Part Time (up to 30 hours p/week) BENEFITS FOR YOU: - No double shifts - 2 days off a week - Private health care - Birthday gift voucher - Fun & relaxed family-spirited tean - FREE food every shift you work - Regular team socials (e.g. paintballing) - Staff discounts when you dine in - Being part of an award-winning independent restaurant WHO IS CHUKU'S: We're an award-winning independent restaurant serving up an immersive cultural dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere. We've been featured on BBC, Sky and Time Out. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: To be a Kitchen Supervisor at Chuku's you need to: 1. An ambitious desire to learn 2. An eye for detail 3. A genuine love for food 4. A big heart and big smile You do not need to be an expert in Nigerian/West African cuisine, as we can teach you. Are you an experienced chef looking for a new role in a growing restaurant business? Then apply to join our team at Chuku’s – the world's first Nigerian tapas restaurant.
JOB DESCRIPTION: We aim for no double shifts and 2 days off a week, as we know there's more to life than just work. Location: Seven Sisters, N15 Salary: £13.25-14.25 p/hr Contract: Full Time (40-45 hours p/week) BENEFITS FOR YOU: - No double shifts - 2 days off a week - Private health care - Birthday gift voucher - Fun & relaxed family-spirited tean - FREE food every shift you work - Regular team socials (e.g. paintballing) - Staff discounts when you dine in - Being part of an award-winning independent restaurant WHO IS CHUKU'S: We're an award-winning independent restaurant serving up an immersive cultural dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere. We've been featured on BBC, Sky and Time Out. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: To be a Sous Chef at Chuku's you need to: 1. An ambitious desire to learn 2. An eye for detail 3. A genuine love for food 4. A big heart and big smile You do not need to be an expert in Nigerian/West African cuisine, as we can teach you. Are you an experienced chef looking for a new role in a growing restaurant business? Then apply to join our team at Chuku’s – the world's first Nigerian tapas restaurant.
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