Character jobs in London

Housekeeper - California Hotel 3* Kings Cross Born in 1985, our 60 bedrooms California Hotel is a unique guesthouse, the first property opened within The Megaro Collection portfolio. It has always been the leading character of the company, through its Art Deco look and vibrant bar & Terrace. We are looking for a housekeeper for this wonderful property, someone that will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness. The housekeeper will be responsible for guests’ bedrooms and the general upkeep of the hotel’s public areas. You will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the rooms are always sparkling clean. Key Responsibilities Include: · Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Hotel as well as back of house and public areas. · You will work as part of a team and make sure that an enjoyable environment is maintained. · You will perform all housekeeping duties in an efficient manner, and to the highest standards. · Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. · Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. · Ensure that personal KPI’s are achieved. · Demonstrate a pro-active approach to self-development. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: · Minimum 2 years’ experience in a luxury hotel. · 1 year of working as a cleaner. · Reliable and dependable in performing duties. · Customer Service centric. · The desire to succeed, through drive and commitment to high levels of customer service, and product and service offerings. · The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels · A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. · The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who’s willing to learn and grow, apply now to be part of our enlarged family at The California Hotel.

We are seeking a Live-in sole charge Nanny for three kids:- 4months baby boy, 4yrs boy and 6yrs girl. **Family of 5 based in Finchley, North London. Excellent location with easy access to London transport. ** Start end of August early September (the current nanny is leaving in August to return to her native country, Australia) **The contracted days and hours will be Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm with 1 x babysit during the weekdays. **Both parents are working (mum is a lawyer and dad works in property industry). They are a Jewish family, easy going, welcoming organised family home. **The daily routine overview:- in a team with the parents., get the kids up, breakfast and drive the older two to school. Daily routine for the baby - naps, feed times and stimulate with outdoor and indoor activities to support social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. When baby is napping, cook kids meals and baby nursery duties. Afterschool routine of collecting the kids, take to activities, park and library trips. School holidays will be travelling with the family to South of France or doing fun days out in London. **What we are looking for. You must hold the following key requirements:- - 3 years of professional childcare/nanny experience working with multiple kids aged from 6months++ - fluent English if not native - driving licence with experience driving in London and with children - mature, responsible with a loving, kind and warm-friendly character - fun, happy to sing nursery rhymes, enjoy reading kids stories, hands-on with play, happy to get messy and play football etc. - checkable references - happy to travel **Package offered. Salary from £35k per annum and DOE we are open to negotiate Accommodation on the top floor of the family home with comfortable bedroom and own bathroom Employment contract with your statutory rights of 28days paid holidays etc. If you are interested and would like to explore this lovely opportunity , start with replying with your CV, and advise when it is best to call you. Look forward to hearing from you. Nanny Smart (est. since 2004)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving company at a time of growth. Grandstand Events are currently seeking professional bar backs to work as part of the bar team, ensuring all supplies are in place, the background workings of a high capacity bar are maintained and supporting the serving staff to ensure a seamless experience for the customer. We serve over 100,000 thirsty customers throughout the year, and trade seven days a week. A modern and contemporary alfresco bar, Oasis Bar & Terrace operates from the morning coffee service through the evenings livelier crowd. We pride ourselves on the quality and speed of service, and aim to surprise and delight our guests, at every opportunity. You're passionate about hospitality and people. You are task oriented and thrive in a place where you feel like you are part of a family and can grow your career. You know your role of ensuring all supplies are in place and the attention to the background workings of a high-capacity bar are vital to the smooth operation and seamless service seen by the customer. Your character and approach will be just as important as your skills and experience. Finally, and most importantly, you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy environment. Grandstand Events (London) Ltd loves a good, can-do attitude and someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves as part of the team. Your character and approach will be just as important as your skills and experience. Your main responsibilities will include: Stock up the bar and inform the Management team (GM, AGM, DM) of stock depletion to place orders in advance. Ensure the disposables are replenished and that the glassware and bar areas are kept very clean at all times. Clean and polish all glasses (where appropriate) Help the Bartenders fully prepare the bar before opening and after closing. Ensure the daily and weekly cleaning duties are executed and adhered to. Attend training sessions where required. Maintain an upbeat, positive and charismatic demeanour with all guests and staff. Have pride in your appearance and adhere to the strict uniform policy

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving company at a time of growth. Grandstand Events, are currently seeking a professional Duty Manager, to support the bar management team (AGM and GM) in leading our team of hospitality superstars to deliver operational and customer service excellence at The Oasis Bar and Terrace in the heart of the Canary Wharf estate Oasis Bar & Terrace is an all new venue launching in June 2024, and will become London's most loved alfresco bar located in the heart of Canary Wharf. Appealing to a broad audience due to its location, size, dual offering of the ground floor and terrace spaces and open-air environment, this venue can host many local corporate post-work get-togethers and small to medium corporate events. The venue operates over a ground floor and terrace level which is open air. About you: You're passionate about hospitality and people. You are task oriented and thrive in a place where you feel like you are part of a family and can grow your career. You know your role is crucial to the highest possible level of customer focus, engaging with the patrons with the smooth, fast and professional service expected in a high capacity, high profile bar such as The Oasis Bar and Terrace are maintained, supporting the team to ensure a seamless experience for the customer. Your experience as a duty manager will enable you to work with the GM and AGM to lead the overall team from the front, monitor the daily operations, lend guidance and support to the team and work to constantly improve the service levels, training, and staff moral. Your character and approach will be just as important as your skills and experience, with an eye to the detail of your role, the venue and your personal appearance. Finally, and most importantly, you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy environment; manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with ease. Grandstand Events (London) Ltd loves a good, can-do attitude and someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves as part of the team. Your character and approach will be just as important as your skills and experience. Your main responsibilities will include: Host and serve our guests, leading from the front behind the bar, setting the tone and standard for our customer service excellence first approach. Support the management of all business aspects of the bar, such as keeping a current liquor licence, taking inventory, and reordering supplies, monitoring budgets and sales targets. Training and coaching staff to provide excellent service to our guests. Supporting the creation of effective schedules and quickly resolving conflicts to ensure that the bar is well staffed during peak hours. Enforcing quality and safety controls Function as a brand ambassador at all times, adept at engaging with a diverse range of personalities and stakeholders including but not limited to staff, landlord’s representatives, partners and guests. Managing and leading from the front during promotional events Diffusing tense situations between guests or staff members to prevent safety or legal issues, ejecting unruly persons, if needed Maintaining a fun, safe atmosphere for guests, understanding and bringing to life the company culture. Skills and Experience: Communication and people skills Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays Previous Bar experience desired Self-motivated

Join us as Front of House Team Member and work alongside a friendly team that always has each other’s backs. Being sociable, friendly, and not afraid to show your individuality is key when greeting, serving, and looking after customers to make sure they go home happy and raring to return. Ask anyone- it’s the people that make the Sun. Don’t worry if you don’t have experience; bar work here isn’t just about knowledge or qualifications. It’s about heart, character, and personality. All we ask is that you be an excellent team player, friendly and engaging with a positive attitude. You will be delivering all the things that are important to us- outstanding cask-conditioned ales, delicious fresh food, great wines, and engaging service. We take great pride in the premium quality of our products and services, so equally important is that you have pride in your work.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Must be 18 years old and over to apply Your job as a receptionist within Travelodge will be to check in and provide a warm welcome to our guests. You’ll be available at reception to offer help and guidance for our guests to ensure the perfect stay. It is possible that you will be required to support different departments with a variety of different tasks. At Travelodge we are passionate about supporting your development. You will have the opportunity to apply to our management training program called Aspire. Many of our current Hotel Managers, and even District Managers, started their careers at Travelodge as team members. Typical shifts based on rato shift base: 10pm till 7am. This can vary during busy periods, however 3 weeks notice is typically given for rotas. At Travelodge, we value your attitude and character as much as experience. The behaviours that are most important to us are Care About People, Attention to Detail and Drive for Results. We respect the contribution made by every employee and always try to recognise those who go ‘above and beyond’. As a Reception team member you will enjoy benefits such as: - 50% discount on rooms plus food and drink, as well as friends and family

We are looking to hire part time and full time chefs to work on our Italian Restaurant in Fulham and Battersea we are offering: vacation at full pay staff discount Pension scheme Staff meals Training and career progress If you are an experienced, organised, punctual and passionate Chef, please get in touch! Job Types: full time and part time available Salary: negotiable dependent on experience Main duties and responsibilities include: You will support your kitchen team and grow your skillset as you progress to the next level in your career. It’s an exciting time to join our family business that’s part of the local community and established for the past 16 years. ABOUT US Sabor LTD Cafés & Restaurants is a family-owned independent well-established Company. We are passionate about hospitality and pride ourselves in creating character-rich food and memorable customer experiences. THE ROLE We are currently recruiting talented and experienced Chefs with lots of personality & banter. Serving top quality & homemade food. Chef, your main responsibility will be to impress customers with your cooking skills , support our kitchen team and be eager to learn and progress and be a great team player. You will be incredibly passionate about the hospitality industry, a team player and have the enthusiasm to bring only the best food to the table. This role would suit someone who has the ambition to progress. You will be given the opportunity to train, grow and progress in your career. REQUIREMENTS Chef, you will assist the kitchen team in the following responsibilities: Ensure the delivery of the Absolute Taste high standards in food quality. Always ensuring we deliver on our promise to keep food at the heart of everything we do. Work as a team with our other exceptional Chefs.

Born in 1985, our 61-bedroom California Hotel is a unique bed & breakfast, the first property opened within the Megaro portfolio. It has always been the leading character of the company, through its Art Deco look and vibrant bar and terrace. We are now ready to enlarge our family and are looking for an experienced Hotel Receptionist, ideally experienced with the role using Rezlynx (PMS system) – although not a must to be considered for the position. The receptionist will be working on-site 4 days a week, managing check-in & check-out, reservations via calls and emails, always maintaining a fast correspondence with guests, and assisting as promptly as possible. The ideal candidate will have a to-do attitude and will be a hospitality professional, passionate about customer service and guest journeys. The role reports directly to the Front of House Manager and requires someone with superb organization and communication skills. The Hotel Receptionist will: - ensure arrivals, check-in & check-out are managed smoothly and efficiently to the highest customer service level. - have great attention to detail. - have great communication skills. - have an excellent command of English, both verbal and written. - be extremely knowledgeable regarding the company's services, standards & products. - flexible on working hours and duties. - have a great eye for details and will maintain guests’ records up to date at all times. - provide exceptional customer service and unforgettable experiences. If you are looking for a vibrant, quirky operation, no need to look any further. Apply today and begin a new adventure with us.

As a Housekeeping/cleaning team member, your job will be to clean bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas to gold standards following our cleaning process. It is possible that you will be required to support different departments with a variety of different tasks. Cleaning rooms can be physically demanding, but you will receive training to do your role and you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team. We’re looking for someone to work in a fast paced environment with great attention to detail. We have regular rewards and recognition activities such as ‘FAB Fridays’ and ‘Housekeeping Heros’. Typical hours range from between 9/10am starts and 2/4pm finish, giving you the ability to work around family life. At Travelodge we are passionate about supporting your development. You will have the opportunity As a Housekeeping/cleaning team member, your job will be to clean bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas to gold standards following our cleaning process. It is possible that you will be required to support different departments with a variety of different tasks. Cleaning rooms can be physically demanding, but you will receive training to do your role and you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team. We’re looking for someone to work in a fast paced environment with great attention to detail. We have regular rewards and recognition activities such as ‘FAB Fridays’ and ‘Housekeeping Heros’. Typical hours range from between 9/10am starts and 2/4pm finish, giving you the ability to work around family life. At Travelodge we are passionate about supporting your development. You will have the opportunity to apply to our management training program called Aspire. Many of our current Hotel Managers, and even District Managers, started their careers at Travelodge as team members. We value your attitude and character as much as experience. The behaviours that are most important to us are Care About People, Attention to Detail and Drive for Results. We respect the contribution made.

TERM: FULL-TIME W/H: 45 HOLIDAYS: 28 DAYS OFF: 2 Azteca Öme is a restaurant that offers a unique dining experience by combining the flavours of Mexico and the elegance of Japan using the best British ingredients. We are currently hiring a Chef de Partie to join our team. The restaurant serves dishes from a wood-fired grill, and their daily changing sharing menu features some of the best UK produce from land and sea while staying true to the distinctive character of both Japanese and Mexican cuisines. The restaurant has a brand-new kitchen and a huge 2-meter wood fire grill, making it a unique melting pot of flavours brought together by a team of professionals who are capturing the current London food movement. Chef requirements ✅ Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a similar role. ✅ Be able to take control and work all sections in the kitchen comfortably while maintaining the food standard. ✅ Ensuring that food quality and portion control are always in line with the company's specifications. ✅ Fully understand all health and safety requirements in the kitchen. ✅ Attention to detail. ✅ An ability to work well under pressure. ✅ Excellent teamwork skills.

Join us as Front of House Team Member and work alongside a friendly team that always has each other’s backs. Being sociable, friendly, and not afraid to show your individuality is key when greeting, serving, and looking after customers to make sure they go home happy and raring to return. Ask anyone- it’s the people that make The Sun work. Don’t worry if you don’t have experience; bar work here isn’t just about knowledge or qualifications. It’s about heart, character, and personality. All we ask is that you be an excellent team player, friendly and engaging with a positive attitude. You will be delivering all the things that are important to us - outstanding cask-conditioned ales, delicious fresh food, great wines, and engaging service. We take great pride in the premium quality of our products and services, so equally important is that you have pride in your work.

You will be required to set up and serve customers as well as carry out daily duties with the team. We are looking for someone with good character, that is looking to be part of a growing team.

Purpose of role To be in charge of the day-to-day kitchen operation of the gorgonzola bar. The role reports to the Restaurant Manager and General Manager Nature of role This role requires a great attitude in working behind a counter in front of the guest Able to showcase the greatness of prime products to the guests Capable of working solo, managing the small preparation and the service, for a 15 seats cheese and wine bar It is currently Monday to Friday role, dinner only, around 45 h (subject to change at GM discretion) Duties & responsibilities Deliver consistently high-quality food, presented to a high standard, that expresses the values of Tosi Ensure consistency in portion size, taste, and presentation every time. Manage portion control and wastage to achieve margin targets as set by management. Be able to work in a small space, in front of the guests. Be able to work clean and tidy, to make sure that you minimize the hassle of small spaces. Manage kitchen processes so that food is delivered to the table in a timely manner as required by the front of house. Work closely with Managers to ensure smooth cooperation between the departments. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food standards in the kitchen in order to achieve 5/5 food standards ratings. Ensure all required compliance forms are filled out correctly and in a timely manner. Manage kitchen processes to minimise wastage Complete stocktakes as required. Manage stock levels to avoid over-ordering. Maintain kitchen equipment to a high standard, carrying out regular cleaning as required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience Minimum one year of experience in charge of a section Minimum one year with an open kitchen and be able to have direct contact with guests – useful but not essential Skills & interests Proven skills in food presentation and flavor pairings Fluent in English; spoken Italian is useful but not essential. Proven abilities in the areas set out in the job description. Wine knowledge is useful but not essential. Character An easy-going personality that fits with our relaxed and informal management style.

Confidence, Character & Charisma Well Street Pizza is hiring! We're looking for a cool, confident character to add to our amazing team. Based in Hackney, we compliment Traditional Neapolitan pizza with that East London vibe. Good food, funky music and a relaxed ambience is what makes us tick. You'll bring energy and personality to the team and will be one of the faces of the business. Ensuring guests have the best pizza experience in East London. The role will be full/part-time and you will be required to be available weekends and evenings. If this sounds a little bit of you, get in touch!

One of London's busiest pubs, The Parcel Yard serves high numbers of commuters in the bustling environment of King's Cross Station. Open early, service here runs from breakfast right through until dinner. What can we offer you? 25% staff discount off food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. This increases the longer you work for us, up to 40% A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay Discounted hotel stays Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100’s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more! Healthcare Cash Plan – after 1 year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments - plus many more. Full induction and training Opportunity to grow in your role The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them. This means you won’t need to wait until payday for your money. Are you a team player? Join us as Front of House Team Member and work alongside a friendly team that always has each other’s backs. Being sociable, friendly, and not afraid to show your individuality is key when greeting, serving, and looking after customers to make sure they go home happy and raring to return. Ask anyone- it’s the people that make Fuller’s. Don’t worry if you don’t have experience; bar work here isn’t just about knowledge or qualifications. It’s about heart, character, and personality. All we ask is that you be an excellent team player, friendly and engaging with a positive attitude. You will be delivering all the things that are important to Fuller’s - outstanding cask-conditioned ales, delicious fresh food, great wines, and engaging service. We take great pride in the premium quality of our products and services, so equally important is that you have pride in your work.

Ciao! Santa Maria, the Neapolitan pizza restaurant is looking for friendly, passionate Second chef for our Ealing restaurant. . . Our staff are full of character and personality, passionate and proud of the food we sell. Here’s what we offer to our Staff: -Fantastic training throughout your career -Welcome everyone into our restaurants . -Connect with our customers and treat them like family. -Understand our menu and love our food. -Experience is helpful but not essential, we offer full training -Serious career development -28 days holiday per year -50 % off friend and family when you come to dine in any Santa Maria pizzeria -Free food and drinks when you’re on a shift -The opportunity to share tips through a tronc scheme run by each restaurant. -A Career Pathway to develop you from Waiting Staff to Manager with bespoke training. If you have the passion and desire to become a SantaMaria second chef, then welcome to the family! Experience: friendly, hard worker, managing the stuff. Languages: English – Intermediate Employment: Full time Salary: really competitive Benefits: tips split between all staff and bonus Starting time: Immediate start! About Santa Maria: We are like a family we enjoy working together

Experienced Chef the Partie Wanted for Full-Time Position! The Garden Pizza Restaurant & Bar is on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Chef the Partie to join our vibrant team on a full-time basis. If you have a profound love for Italian cousine expertise in crafting the perfect dishes, and are seeking a workplace that values dynamism and camaraderie, look no further! What We're Looking For: · Proven track record as a Chef the Partie · Ability to work on your own · High reliability and commitment to quality · Team player with a collaborative spirit · A fervour for Italian cuisine and a dedication to quality ingredients · Availability to work full-time, including weekends and evenings What We Offer: · A lively and stimulating work environment · A full-time contract with a competitive salary · Opportunities for professional advancement within our team We are in search of someone who not only possesses the technical skills but also a reliable character to contribute positively to our restaurant's culture. Interested? Respond to this online ad with your CV and a brief introduction about why you're the perfect fit for our team. We're excited to welcome a new member to our restaurant family! We're excited to welcome a new member to our restaurant family!

We are looking for an organised, experienced and friendly office assistant to work with our Operations Lead to support the operations of our busy Nursery/ Early Years School. Little Jungle is an OFSTED ranked Outstanding Early Years Provider in Peckham / East Dulwich (South East London), working with 85 children each day split across two locations. Typical responsibilities will include: Answering the phone and door Ensuring the smooth running of the office Buying resources Filing and record keeping Managing our suppliers Managing communications to staff and parents Managing petty cash and card payments Supporting with printing and document management Managing our calendar Maintaining our children’s library Booking children's extra day / session bookings Supporting all teams with additional administrative items Supporting the Operations Lead with health and safety matters if required Supporting the Operations Lead to ensure that fire drills checks are conducted and documented Supporting the Operations Lead to carry out staff inductions Supporting the Operations Lead with new admissions management Supporting the Operations Lead with staff scheduling and shift creation Dealing with faults and contacting contractors Who you are: Hold a proven track record of working in similar roles with excellent references Passionate about children and making the world a better place Structured, strong, kind and confident communicator Able to work in a fast paced environment, to deadlines and without compromising on quality Problem solver, able to think on your feet and keen to take on new challenges Take pride in helping others and going the extra mile Have a can do attitude and outgoing character Computer literate, and able to use MS Office confidently Benefits of working at Little Jungle include: Highly competitive salary 28 days annual leave, plus the Christmas, and summer shutdown period, and your birthday day off (works out to around 37 days a year) Ongoing training and development opportunities Social and team building events Free breakfast, lunch, dinner (tea) and refreshments Employer contribution Pension Scheme Bike to work scheme Annual clothing allowance Additional days off and bonus scheme for long-term (over 5 years) service If you have the relevant experience and mindset and want to join a fun and dynamic team to make a difference to children’s’ lives then we look forward to receiving your application. Note: All positions offered are subject to a clear Enhanced DBS and suitable references being obtained. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £27,350.00 per year Benefits: Discounted or free food Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Peckham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person

We are currently looking for exceptional personnel to join our team on a part time basis. The right candidate will have a can do attitude, be reliable and committed to performing in a busy and fast paced environment whilst ensuring customers have the best customer experience. No experience necessary but a great character is a must! Over 18s only! Availability on Thursday, Friday and Saturday a must! Occasionally, you may also be required to be available all weekdays and Sundays.

As Bar Staff at the Porcupine , you are the personality behind the beer pumps and the expert on the drink's menu. You’ll thrive on the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced shift, always rising to the challenge! Join us at Nicholson’s pubs, we’re a friendly bunch. We’ve been running pubs for nearly 150 years, so know a thing or two about great food, drink and classic British hospitality. If you have as much character as our pubs, we want to hear from you. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered. Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends! You will be part of something much bigger than the Victoria Comet . As part of Mitchells & Butlers, we are a 44,000 strong team with over 13 brands, the opportunities are endless. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS BAR STAFF YOU'LL... Greet, serve and look after our guests so they go home happy Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere our guests will love Be a champion of brand standards Know the menus inside out, making recommendations to our guests WHAT DO I NEED? It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect drink, and our teams are no different. You’ll... Have a passion for hospitality (if you know, you know!) Have a great eye for detail Always give great service Be a fun-loving, social, team player We know hospitality can be hard work, but it’s super rewarding. As a team at the Porcupine , we always pull together with smiles on our faces. We know it’s a cliché, but it really is the people that make it so worthwhile. When you join us, you become part of our work family, all 44,000 of us up and down the country. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person