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At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Richmond takes everything we love about our delis and places it in the heart of one of London's most charming and green neighbourhoods. What you'll do • Prepare and serve exceptional coffee, cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages., • Work confidently across both coffee and bar functions., • Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to every guest., • Maintain bar and coffee equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and performance., • Manage stock for both coffee and bar, minimising waste and supporting ordering., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing regulations., • Support the wider team in other sections and adapt flexibly to service needs. What we're looking for • Experience as both a barista and a bartender in quality hospitality settings., • Strong technical skills across coffee and cocktail preparation., • A versatile, enthusiastic team player who thrives with variety. Key skills • Excellent technical skills across coffee and cocktails., • Flexible and adaptable to different service demands., • An engaging communicator who makes every guest interaction count., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for coffee, cocktails, and hospitality and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Bar Manager — Bartending Experience Required We’re looking for a hands-on manager with strong bartending skills to oversee the venue’s daily operations, working closely with the owner and MNA. Initially, the role will combine venue management with preparing and serving drinks. As the business becomes busier and the team grows, the focus will move towards managing the floor, supervising staff and overseeing the venue. Hours: 5 days per week, 4 PM–midnight Pay: Starting from £13 per hour, depending on experience Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and ensure excellent customer service. Prepare and serve drinks when required. Manage the floor and coordinate service. Monitor stock, place orders and organise a weekly bar restock. Implement student offers and organise game nights. Work with MNA to deliver promotions and events. Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming venue. Coordinate with the owner for additional support during busy periods. Requirements Previous bartending experience. Management or supervisory experience in hospitality. Strong organisation, communication and leadership skills. A proactive approach to attracting customers and improving their experience. Availability to work evenings and weekends. To apply, send your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience

COCKTAIL BARTENDER New opening — premium Italian restaurant, Hampton Court We're a hospitality group that has been running restaurants in this area for 20 years. We currently have four sites, and at the end of October we're opening our fifth: a premium Italian restaurant near Hampton Court, seating around 70. Cocktail Bartender £18/Hour The food is proper Italian cooking with a modern hand: good ingredients, treated properly, served well. The standards are high and we won't pretend otherwise. What we offer back is a company that pays on time, plans ahead, and promotes from within. FREE ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE FOR SOME OF THESE ROLES. START DATE: ASAP, ahead of the opening. You'll be in from the soft opening, setting the place up with us. THE ROLE You'll be running the bar service in a busy 70-cover restaurant. Cocktails to a proper standard, at pace, without dropping the quality when the tickets pile up. You'll be setting the bar up from scratch with us, which means having a say in how it runs rather than inheriting someone else's system. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR — Solid cocktail experience in a busy, high-volume bar or restaurant — Speed under pressure without cutting corners on the drink — Confident with guests — you're visible, and people watch you work — Good English — you'll need to understand, be understood, and write clearly — Available full time, shifts across all seven days — The right to live and work in the UK These are requirements, not a wish list. If you're missing one of them, this isn't the right role for you. Wine and Italian aperitivo knowledge is a bonus, not a requirement. If you can make a proper Negroni and keep your section clean on a Saturday night, we can teach you the rest. WHAT YOU GET — Contract from day one — Full time position — One free meal every shift — Uniform provided — Two days off a week — Monthly payslip — Service charge and tips shared — 28 days holiday — Paid training, with structured training every three months — Real progression, we have further openings planned — A group that has traded for twenty years, including the hard years — Paid trial shift — The chance to open a restaurant from day one, not join one already running HOURS: Full time, 40 to 48 hours per week, shifts across all seven days

🍸 We’re Hiring: Bartenders – Central London We’re looking for experienced bartenders to work in five-star hotels across Central London, supporting Food & Beverage and Meetings & Events departments. Requirements: • Previous bartending experience in the UK, • Right to work in the UK, • Professional presentation and excellent customer service skills Pay: Applicable UK minimum wage.