96 Kensington High Street, Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, London
British restaurant • 11-50 Employees
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The Ivy Kensington brasserie offers relaxed,sophisticated all day dining.
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MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN QUALITY RESTAURANT! Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments. We’re searching for a dynamic Head Waiter to join our team and become part of something special. Benefits & Rewards: Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc) A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Refer and Friend Bonus Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract Key elements of your role as Head Waiter will involve controlling a section during service, taking food orders, serving guests and providing a professional bill service. Responsible for directing and motivating a team of Commis Waiters, you will also take an active interest in your team’s welfare, safety, and professional development. About you: You have at least 1+ years’ experience in this role and are solution-driven, working well under pressure. You pride yourself on your professional approach to service excellence and you are a real team player. The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.
Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments. We’re searching for a dynamic Restaurant Supervisor to join our team and become part of something special. Benefits & Rewards: Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc) A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Refer and Friend Bonus Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract Key elements of your role as Restaurant Supervisor will involve supporting the seamless running of the restaurant by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained and guest needs are anticipated. To establish and maintain good working relationships amongst the restaurant team and with the kitchen brigade. To carry out training and development needs within the department and to take appropriate action. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager. About you: You have at least 1+ years’ experience in this role and are solution-driven, working well under pressure. You pride yourself on your professional approach to service excellence and you are a real team player. The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.
HEADBARTENDER Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We’re searching for a charismatic Headbartender to join our dynamic and supportive team and become part of something special. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Headbartender will include welcoming customers, taking drinks orders, making recommendations, preparing, serving exquisite drinks and supervising bartenders and bar backs trough service. You’re confident handling financial transactions, supervising bar backs and keeping abreast of all drink legislation, food safety and hygiene best practices. About you: You have the knowledge and skills to create exquisite cocktails. Your friendly, professional, and hands-on approach to the role will make you a valuable part of the team and a delight to our guests. About us: We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.
Chef de Partie - BAO Kings Cross Salary - Up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant Bao Kings Cross are seeking a Chef de Partie 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 Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Each BAO location represents a different slice of culture in Taiwan. Located in Pancras Square, BAO Kings Cross is a reimagined take on nostalgic Taiwan. The old foam teashop classics and cafes with a focus on rice plates, tea snacks and BAO Bakery Goods. Bubble teas, BAOs and BBGs can be ordered to go from the Counter. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; The Benefits We want to create a great place to work that mirrors the soft fluffy embrace of a BAO Your development is important to us. Within your first year with us, you’ll have three reviews, giving you the platform to tell us how we can support you better, and to identify development opportunities. We’re serious on our education, meet School of BAO. Learn Mastery, Discover Artistry. A meticulously crafted calendar of events, workshops, talks. Our perks, hands down the best hospitality discount in London. 50% off food and drink across all of BAO and JKS restaurants, plus some rotating restaurant discounts. We have our own currency, meet BAOcoin. A reward scheme where you earn BAOcoin by displaying BAO behaviours, and cash in prizes from the BAOshop. There are other ways to earn some cash with the BAO Pyramid Scheme. Sell the BAO dream to your friends, and earn up to £500 for a referral. We’re serious about our parties. Our record turnout for our parties speaks for itself. At the beginning of the year we have a huge Wei Ya Party paired with our Annual Awards Ceremony.Our second large party is our Moon Festival BBQ in September. For good measure we throw in a handful of Karaoke Parties in the middle. The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 5 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu.
About the job Ascott Hospitality UK is seeking an experienced and confident Sales Coordinator to become part of our Team. You will report to the CRO Manager, supporting the Sales and Reservations team with administration and booking enquiry to achieve confirmed revenue across our portfolio of properties. As our Sales Coordinator, you will be responsible for: Tracking each sales opportunity to close successfully Acting as a positive ambassador for EU properties ensuring that positive brand image is strengthened and maintained in all interactions with customers and colleagues Coordinating requests for groups and long stays proposals for EU properties Being responsible for groups and long stays enquiries and all related administration Ensuring all groups’ related tasks are completed communicated to the appropriate hotel departments Keeping property information relating to customer requirements, interests and market activities up to date Using Salesforce to input, maintain and plan targeted sales activity Building relationships with the bookers in order for them to return Handling, converting and closing enquiries to successful conclusion within agreed service levels Driving up-selling of rooms, supporting company’s performance Liaising with the client in order to obtain the necessary information required to ensure that their requirements are met, and expectations managed Providing cover and support for the other Sales Coordinators and Reservations Agents when required To be successful in the role of Sales Coordinator, we require: Previous experience working in a relevant sales environment Effective communication skills Good administrative and organisational skills Opera Cloud/RMS PMS experience desirable Guest service and Relationship Management focused This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Sales Coordinator. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend bonus Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties Staff incentives when you and your team perform (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Required skills: Time Management, Decision Making, Customer Service, Multitasking, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Sales, Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Problem Solving Discussed at venue Department: Sales Language required: English. The company At The Ascott Limited, we believe that our guests can be anywhere in the world, and still feel right at home. With a suite of accommodation options that spans serviced apartments & hotels, coliving properties, as well as independent senior living apartments, our guests can count on us for that sense of comfort and familiarity, be it for a short stopover or a new space to call their home. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service. Growing from strength to strength, powering up through new alliances and transforming challenges into triumphs, Ascott is trailblazing tomorrow and charting a new future of growth. Hear from Ascott’s past and present leaders as they share about their experiences in this tribute video, having witnessed Ascott’s growth to become truly Unlimited.
About the job A Head Waiter at Sumosan Twiga: As a Head Waiter/Waitress, you play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of your section during our dinner service. Working closely with our restaurant and bar teams, you will deliver impeccable service. Sumosan Twiga comes alive in the evenings and remains bustling until late night, requiring you to work until the late hours as part of our elite FOH team. Your will be responsible for: Lead a specific section within our dining area, ensuring smooth and efficient service. Inspire and motivate your commis and runners to consistently achieve high standards throughout service. Be the primary point of contact for guest requests, resolving them promptly and professionally. Promote and upsell our food and beverage offerings while taking orders and closing bills in your designated area. Maintain the cleanliness of your designated dining area to meet company standards, always creating a welcoming atmosphere. Inform the Restaurant Manager of any issues to ensure quick and effective resolution. Excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where quality and guest satisfaction are top priorities. £16 ph Why us? Discounts in all restaurants of Majestas Group. Potential to grow and develop within the group and travel the world. Continuous training and appraisals – your career matters to us! Free staff meals prepared daily by our very own accomplished chefs. Department: F&B service About you Who are you? At least 2 years experience in fine dining restaurant or similar environment will be beneficial. Excellent Customer service and communication skills. Ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise and professionalism. Availability to work evenings and weekends. Legal Right to work in UK. Language required: English. The company We are MAJESTAS. Icons of lifestyle curation. Everything started with the opening of Billionaire Porto Cervo in 1998. The club’s immediate success led the way to an ever-evolving expansion, bringing iconic, top-performing brands such as Billionaire, Twiga and Crazy Pizza to life. Pioneering vision, drive for excellence and trend-setting spirit quickly established the group as a leader in the international field of fine dining, elite entertainment and luxury hospitality. Its deep connection to creativity, fashion and art push brands beyond traditional concepts, creating a complete lifestyle experience. The name Majestas (former Billionaire Life) is the result of a rebranding process completed in 2021. Boasting impressive levels of satisfaction, loyalty and engagement among all its stakeholders, the group brings outstanding business results across Europe, the UK, the Middle East and Africa. Counting on a solid foundation filled with new energy, Majestas is always looking at the future with fresh eyes, ready to break new grounds and achieve more.
Job Title: Head Waitress/Waiter Location: Fitzrovia, London (W1) ōmí is an exciting new lounge located in the heart of Fitzrovia, London (W1) which celebrates luxury, chic décor and design whilst uniting great vibes, tasty food and amazing drinks reflective of the modern day scene. At ōmí, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Our team is passionate about quality, creativity and innovation. We are seeking a talented and motivated Head Waitress/Waiter to join our dynamic new team and help lead the way in preparing and delivering extraordinary beverages for our 60 cover establishment. Operating over a 5 day period, ōmí will be mostly open for evening service, serving uniquely created cocktails/mocktails, wines and champagne alongside a variety of small and large plates. We shall be opening our doors to the public on the 28th March, therefore as an integral member of the team, you shall be part of ōmí’s grand opening! Responsibilities & Requirements: - Previous experience in a similar position within hospitality (Restaurant, Bar, Hotel etc.) - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the dining area, ensuring high service standards. - Supervise and mentor waitstaff, providing guidance to maintain a positive work environment. - Ensuring smooth service flow, addressing guest feedback with professionalism, and maintaining ōmí’s impeccable reputation. - Working closely with the kitchen and bar teams to deliver a harmonious, high-energy dining experience. - Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, low pressure environment. What’s in it for you… - Up to £17 per hour - Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great customer experiences. - Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth. - The opportunity to join an innovative, exciting brand with a unique offering in the heart of London. - A supportive and collaborative work environment. - The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding. Disclaimer: ōmí is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Chicome is a family-run high-end Mexican Fusion Restaurant and Bar located in St Katharine Docks (Tower Bridge) that provides executive-level dining to its guests with high attention to detail service. Opened in late 2023 we continue our growth and take pride in our team that makes it happen every day! We are a people business. Chicome is looking for an experienced Head Waiter / Waitress to join the team and lead the team during service. Responsibilities & Requirements: - Previous experience in a similar position within the hospitality sector preferably in a premium restaurant - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the dining area, ensuring high service standards. - Supervise and mentor waitstaff, providing guidance to maintain a positive work environment. - Ensuring smooth service flow, addressing guest feedback with professionalism, and maintaining Chicome's impeccable reputation. - Working closely with the kitchen and bar teams to deliver a harmonious, high-energy dining experience. - Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, low-pressure environment. What’s in it for you… - Uncapped tronc with sales-driven bonuses - Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great customer experiences. - Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth. - The opportunity to join an innovative, exciting brand with a unique offering in the heart of London. - A supportive and collaborative work environment. - The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
we are currently looking for a motivated candidate to join our team in Paddington.
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 Host/Hostess! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - You will be the first person our guests meet at the beginning of their experience, and it is vital you give a warm, welcoming and professional first impression. - You will be greeting and seating our guests, allocating tables and accommodating walk-ins. - You will master our bookings system, Sevenrooms, and ensure every booking and enquiry is managed. - You will be a good problem solver, responding appropriately when bookings don't always go to plan. - 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 - Knowledge of the online booking system (SevenRooms is a bonus!) - Previous experience as a host/hostess in a busy restaurant - 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 - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - 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 £14.44 / hour
About the job At Ruby, your personality really matters, your time really matters, and we strongly believe we groove way better together. At Ruby, we keep breaking new ground. Hey Sunshine, You think travelling is more than just the next summer holiday, but the feeling of being at home anywhere in the world? That your workplace should be a place with personality and soul, where new ideas come to life? Then you are the missing olive in our Martini, the missing melody in our music, and the heartbeat of our our We are a fast-growing hospitality group with existing hotels and workspaces in some of Europe's most exciting locations and many more projects under construction. We break new ground with our Lean Luxury philosophy, creating a contemporary and affordable form of luxury. Join us and make it your own story Trust us, you won't get bored, as you: are not only an all-rounder and multitasking talent, but also the first point of contact for our guests to make them feel at home from the very first moment to the last drink prepare cocktails, drinks, and delicious snacks with a few skillful moves, ensuring smooth and seamless service lovingly take care of the preparation of our breakfast buffet and set the tables for the next morning hold down the fort at night and look after the house and guests handle the end-of-day closing with care, ensuring everything runs smoothly and stays on track share your insider tips with our guests, pointing them to the best hotspots in the city We've been waiting for you, since you have/are: ideally gained some experience in the hotel industry, don’t worry if you don’t know what "mise-en-place" means yet 😉 a true night owl, who enjoys working primarily at night and in shifts, while always keeping everything under control counting reliability, multitasking and your willingness to learn among your strengths empathetic with others and love sharing your enthusiasm with those around you a great sense of humour, enjoy working in a team, and love interacting with our guests speaking fluent English What's in for you? That's how we groove: your style, your smile, your ideas – bring your personality to work better together – at work, during team events or just because it’s Monday 😉 less work, same money – for us, full-time means 35 hours and every hour counts no more excuses – we support your sports program you’re always welcome – 50 % on our F&B no matter how you get to work – a mobility allowance comes on top take it to the next level – secure yourself some extra cash through profit-sharing, talent scouting and positive reviews level up your game – Ruby takes you to the top innovation is part of our DNA – Lean Luxury, paperless, cashless, … you name it Where have you been so long? Whether you’re a social butterfly with a flair for cocktail-shaking, a creative soul with an eye for design, or a pro at planning and behind-the-scenes magic - there’s a place for you at Ruby. We’re always looking for friendly faces and passionate team players. Not perfect CVs, but great personalities, who’ll help us create hotels and workspaces with character and soul. So, whatever makes you tick, join us and start your Ruby story. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We believe that... ...you can love whoever you want to ...you should decide for yourself whether and with which pronouns you would like to be addressed ...you can be proud of your heritage and culture ...you don't have to justify your religion or world view ...you are good, just as you are and make our team and Ruby's diversity unique We can't deal with: isms Racism, sexism, heterosexism, antisemitism, and such kind of isms are not tolerated here. If you want to know what to expect, listen to Carolina's story from our Ruby Zoe in London. You can find even more Ruby Stories here: src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ohml_VeLnUE?list=PLs713mwmcE44RCCCNcEXppghILFowqc3z&index=22" width="850" height="478"> Department: Host/Hostess Language required: English. The company We break new ground with our Lean Luxury philosophy, creating a contemporary and affordable form of luxury. For us, luxury means uncomplicated comfort instead of formalities. Inspiring people instead of beautiful facades. Soul and character instead of glossy surfaces. For us, lean means not having to pay for anything you don't need or want. Simply leaving away the unimportant. In hotels, located in the heart of the city, we don't need a restaurant or room service. Instead, we want a casual bar that is open around the clock. We don't need huge rooms, since luxury is also possible in a small space. But we want that everything got its place and the most important things to work perfectly: Being connected, sleeping, freshening up. Diversity and being different is important to us, which is why we strive for a team where the most diverse bunch of people can find their place. With us, you should be yourself. Everyone brings their own rhythm and their own melody. This is how our unique groove comes to life. Did we mention, that we love music? As a team, we want to be the best at what we do. And we like to walk off the beaten path to do so. We enjoy what we do and don’t take ourselves too seriously. We prefer talking as equals with each other as well as with our guests, instead of hiding behind titles and formalities. We’re all united in our wish and goal: to give everyone – employees, guests and clients – the feeling of having arrived, where the real heart of the city beats. We’re not looking for a perfect CV, but rather a personality, which fits to our team. Sounds interesting? Apply now. Join us and make it your own story!