About OMA OMA is a restaurant located in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market, inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant. It is the latest project by the dcco. collective [ SMOKESTAK, manteca ]. A site in the capital’s iconic market has been thoughtfully restored with natural and repurposed materials that echo the raw and wild landscapes of Greece. Central to the kitchen is a wood-burning hearth with all manner of grilled and skewered meats form our in-house butchery, alongside vegetables from flourish farm, youvetsi claypots, and a raw bar serving crudo, ceviche and tartar from day-boat catches in Cornwall. A 400-bin wine list with a dedicated wine team showcases unique selections from Greece and the wider Mediterranean and mainland Europe. Seating 80 inside with a further 50 on a fully enclosed terrace overlooking the market, this is a unique proposition within the area. OMA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of its operations. We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development. About the role We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic sommelier to join our established team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. While experience in a similar environment is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself Requirements Previous experience in a similar environment desirable but not essential. We offer - £200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses. - £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus. - 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. - Cycle-to-work scheme - Cost price wine through our suppliers. - International trips for top performers. - In-house training dedicated to your personal development. - Trips to meet suppliers and producers. - Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards. - We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training. - Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home. - Whole team staff parties. - Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks. - Pay increase every year of service for up to five years. - Access up to 50% of your pay early through wagestream. - 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year. - Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.
RESTAURANT MANAGER - BERENJAK BOROUGH Salary - Up to £43000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant Berenjak Borough are seeking a Restaurant Manager 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 Restaurant Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Berenjak, the Iranian restaurant from Kian Samyani and JKS Restaurants. Our Borough Market restaurant follows Berenjak’s first site, which opened in Soho in 2018 and was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2019. Berenjak Borough offers an expanded menu that includes several new homestyle Iranian dishes, alongside all the signature Berenjak classics. Just as the original Berenjak introduced diners to the flavours of Tehran’s hole-in-the-wall eateries, the new restaurant brings the classic charcoal-grilled kebabs, such as the minced lamb koodibeh and poussin jujeh tond, for which Berenjak is best known. Many of the signature mazeh small plates from our Soho restaurant also make the jump to Borough, including the black chickpea hummus, the Panir Sabzi (Persian feta with radish, fresh herbs, and nuts), and the taftoon clay-baked sourdough seeded flatbread. The Position We're looking for a Restaurant Manager with experience managing a small Front of House team, who is confident, proactive and a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of leader. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and operations, and working closely with the management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front of house team, managing financials, recruitment and team development, stock management and health and safety. We are looking for a Restaurant Manager that has: The ability to inspire, motivate, lead and develop teams; A Warm, personable and professional nature; Creative with excellent attention to detail; Passion for and knowledge of food and beverage, and the London restaurant scene; Working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety requirements; Ability to manage staff costs and review rotas accordingly;