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  • Barista - Customer Service
    Barista - Customer Service
    2 days ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    Nine Elms, London

    🥟 Join Our Chango Family at Battersea Power Station! Chango Empanadas is expanding, and we're bringing our passion for Argentine empanadas to Battersea Power Station! We’re a vibrant, multicultural team passionate about great food, friendly service, and creating memorable experiences for our customers. As we prepare to open our exciting new location at Battersea Power Station, we’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable team members to join us from day one. Empanada Team Member (Part Time) As a Team Member at Chango, you’ll play an important role in launching our new location. You’ll be at the heart of the customer experience, serving our signature Argentine empanadas, welcoming customers, and helping create the warm and friendly atmosphere that Chango is known for. What you’ll be doing: • Welcoming customers with a friendly and positive attitude, • Taking orders and processing payments accurately, • Heating and presenting empanadas to our quality standards, • Providing excellent customer service and creating memorable experiences, • Keeping the shop clean, organised, and well presented throughout the day, • Restocking products, drinks, packaging, and other supplies, • Following Chango’s food safety, hygiene, and operational procedures, • Working closely with the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, • Supporting the opening and launch of our brand-new Battersea location What we’re looking for: • Previous barista experience is essential, • A genuine passion for great food and excellent customer service, • Friendly, confident, and approachable communication skills, • A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved, • Strong attention to detail and pride in your work, • Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism, • Ability to work well as part of a multicultural team, • Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and busy periods, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn, • And, of course, a genuine love for empanadas! 🥟❤️ Why join Chango? This is an exciting opportunity to join Chango at the beginning of a brand-new location. You’ll have the chance to be part of building the team, establishing our operations, and helping introduce Chango to a new community at one of London’s most exciting destinations. Details: • Location: Battersea Power Station, London, • Job Type: Part-time, • Pay: Starting from £12.71/hour, based on experience, • Start Date: immediately, • Weekends availability If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and love working with people and great food, we’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of the Chango family and help us bring the flavour of Argentina to Battersea Power Station! 🥟

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  • Head Waiter / Waitress
    Head Waiter / Waitress
    3 days ago
    £13.46–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Head Waiter / Service Trainer This very popular and iconic luxury café and all-day dining restaurant concept has been taking the market by storm since the early 90s. Located only in prime real estate locations across Westminster, we are now seeking a passionate, experienced, and service-driven Head Waiter to join our successful team and support the training and development of our front-of-house staff. The ideal candidate will have strong restaurant floor experience, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service. As Head Waiter, you will lead by example, support the management team, and train waiters to deliver excellence in service, guest care, product knowledge, and restaurant standards. Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and support the waiting team during service, • Train new and existing staff in excellent table service and guest care, • Ensure all guests receive a warm welcome and professional service, • Maintain high standards of presentation, communication, and hospitality, • Supervise the restaurant floor and ensure smooth daily operations, • Support staff with order taking, food and drink service, and guest requests, • Coach team members on upselling, menu knowledge, allergens, and service steps, • Monitor service quality and provide feedback to improve performance, • Handle guest queries and complaints professionally and efficiently, • Ensure the restaurant is clean, organised, and ready for service at all times, • Work closely with managers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and other departments, • Support opening and closing procedures when required, • Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company standards Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, Supervisor, or similar role, • Strong knowledge of high-quality restaurant service, • Experience training or coaching front-of-house staff, • Positive attitude and excellent communication skills, • Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure, • Strong attention to detail and guest-focused approach, • Ability to keep the restaurant organised, clean, and under control, • Professional appearance and confident customer service skills, • Flexibility to work full-time, including weekends and busy periods, • Right to work in the United Kingdom is required Benefits • 50% staff discount in all our venues, even on your days off, for you and up to 3 family members, • 4 weeks paid annual holiday, • Learning and development opportunities, • Free meal during working hours, • Competitive pay depending on experience, • Tips, service charge, staff food, and other incentives included, • Around 45 hours per week, • No split shifts Pay Competitive salary depending on experience, from £13.46 to £15.00 per hour, including service charge, plus tips, staff food, and other incentives. Job Type: Full-time Application Questions • Do you have experience in a similar Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, or Supervisor position?, • Do you have experience training or supporting front-of-house staff?, • Can you work full-time? Work Authorisation United Kingdom work authorisation is required. Work Location In person

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  • Head Bartender
    Head Bartender
    10 days ago
    Full-time
    Nine Elms, London

    We are looking for a Head Bartender to join the passionate front of house team at Bread Street Kitchen – Battersea. Bread Street Kitchen in the iconic Battersea Power Station is a bustling, large and breath-taking space - providing real round the clock dining and drinking - whether it's an early breakfast meeting, after work drinks or a large group dinner, this restaurant concept can do it all. What you do as a Head Bartender: • Have a passion for developing interesting cocktails and drinks with premium spirits and ingredients, • Effectively manage the Bar Team to ensure the highest levels of service are consistently delivered and the guest experience is memorable. To be a successful Head Bartender you will: • Have previous cocktail and Head Bartender experience in a quality bar environment, • Have a real flair and passion for service and working with quality products and interesting drinks menus, • Lead the team by example; adopting a hands-on approach, can do, nothing is too much approach, • Ensure all guests receive the highest levels of service at all times of the day, • Attentive and proactive with the ability to respond quickly to needs of the guests, • Be a clear and concise communicator, • Have the ability to multi-task effectively What’s in it for you: • Competitive Pay Rate, • A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • 30% discount for your Friends & Family in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • Employees can instantly access up to 50% of basic wages earned before payday via Stream, • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn between £250 to £1000 when referring a friend to work with us (T&Cs apply), • Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally, • Progress your career through a multi-site and multi-brand, best in class global restaurant group, • Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant environment, • Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotel, • MYNDUP - our wellbeing partner where our teams can access up to 2 hours anonymous support a month, fully funded by GRR, for everything from mental health & wellbeing, to counselling or therapy sessions, life & career coaching and more, • Meals on duty If you’d like to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant business - apply today. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    16 days ago
    £13.5–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    Nine Elms, London

    Full-time Contract | 35–48 Hours per week We're looking for passionate and energetic Waiter/Waitress to join our Duck and Rice team in Battersea Power Station, helping us create memorable dining experiences. The Role As a Waiter/Waitress, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality and ensuring every guest has a memorable experience from the moment they arrive. You'll work closely with the wider Front of House team to provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will: • Welcome guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive service throughout their visit., • Take accurate food and beverage orders, making recommendations where appropriate., • Have complete knowledge of the menu, ingredients, and daily specials., • Ensure tables are well presented, clean, and maintained to a high standard throughout service., • Check in with guests regularly to ensure they are happy and well looked after., • Communicate effectively with the kitchen, bar, hosts, and wider FOH team to ensure smooth service., • Respond to guest questions, requests, and feedback with a positive and professional attitude., • Handle payments accurately and efficiently., • Assist with setting up and closing down the restaurant as required., • Support the wider FOH team during busy service periods., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation at all times., • Help create a warm, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere for every guest. We're looking for candidates who • Have at least 1–2 years' experience in a busy restaurant or hospitality environment., • Have a warm, friendly, and confident personality., • Are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and hospitality., • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Are attentive to detail and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment., • Remain calm, professional, and positive under pressure., • Have a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn and develop., • Work well as part of a team and are always willing to support colleagues., • Take pride in their appearance and maintain high standards of personal presentation., • Hold the legal right to work in the UK. Salary & Benefits • Up to £14.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus a share of credit card tips., • Free staff meals prepared daily by our accomplished chefs., • Personal training and development programme., • 50% food and beverage discount across our restaurants worldwide., • Uniform provided., • Life Assurance and 24/7 GP consultation access via Hospitality in Action. Join Our Team If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy creating great guest experiences, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Duck & Rice at Battersea Power Station and become part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding hospitality, great food, and memorable experiences. Apply today and become part of the Duck & Rice family.

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    16 days ago
    £60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Head Chef – Michelin-Starred Restaurant – Up to £60K Location: Central London Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up and take responsibility for leading a high-performing kitchen brigade. The Role • Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency, • Lead, train and develop the kitchen brigade, • Drive menu development and maintain the highest culinary standards, • Manage food costs, stock control and kitchen organisation, • Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, • Ensure the smooth running of kitchen services, • Work closely with the wider restaurant team to deliver an exceptional dining experience Requirements • Previous Head Chef experience or strong Senior Sous Chef experience within a high-quality restaurant, • Michelin-starred or high-end fine-dining experience preferred, • Proven leadership and kitchen management experience, • Strong understanding of seasonal produce, • Excellent attention to detail and consistency, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Passion for delivering food to an exceptional standard What's on Offer • Salary up to £60,000 per annum, • Opportunity to lead a Michelin-starred kitchen, • Career development within an established hospitality group, • Visa sponsorship may be considered for an exceptional candidate, subject to eligibility and employer approval If you are an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a Michelin-starred environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion with Headstart Recruitment.

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  • Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef – £48,500–£55,000
    Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef – £48,500–£55,000
    16 days ago
    £48500–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef – £48,500–£55,000 Location: Central London Salary: £48,500–£55,000 per annum, depending on experience and seniority Restaurant: Michelin-Starred Restaurant 🚫 No visa sponsorship available Headstart Recruitment is looking for an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong chef with a high-quality restaurant or fine-dining background who is looking to take the next step in their career within a Michelin-starred kitchen. The Role • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations and menu development, • Lead, train and motivate the kitchen brigade, • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, consistency and presentation, • Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation, • Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene, • Support the smooth running of kitchen services Requirements • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-quality restaurant, • Michelin-starred experience is preferred but not essential, • Strong fine-dining background will be considered, • Confident leadership and organisational skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Passion for seasonal produce and high-quality cooking What's on Offer • Salary of £48,500–£55,000, depending on experience and seniority, • Opportunity to work within a Michelin-starred restaurant, • Career development and progression opportunities, • Central London location If you are an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity in London, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion with Headstart Recruitment.

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  • Head Waiter / Waitress
    Head Waiter / Waitress
    19 days ago
    £14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Canary Wharf Estate, London

    GAUCHO is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Waiter to join our GAUCHO Canary Wharf Team! The ideal Senior Waiter candidate will be hardworking, have a positive attitude and work well within a team. They will be a GAUCHO ambassador and be able to upsell all GAUCHO products with confidence. Training and benefits • 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs., • Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee wellbeing platform., • Career development and progression., • Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift Key Responsibilities of a GAUCHO Senior Waiter • Work with the restaurant team to offer an unforgettable GAUCHO experience to all our guests through heightened hospitality., • Be the face of GAUCHO and demonstrate service excellence while following the GAUCHO steps of service and standards., • Strengthen and maintain product knowledge in order to host tables and guide guests with menu choices., • Support and assist the management team to maximise sales revenues by driving covers and average spend per head., • Ensure all guest orders are received and processed professionally and accurately., • Help maintain a clean and organised restaurant at all times and follow all set-up and breakdown procedures. Requirements for a GAUCHO Senior Waiter • Demonstrate warmth, empathy and genuine hospitality towards guests and colleagues, • To always take a positive approach to your own role acting as a role model to all new members of the team, • Work well within a team (be a team player) and a fast-paced environment, • Be approachable and well mannered, • Be professional and respectful at all times, • Have fun and create a warm restaurant atmosphere

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  • Barback
    Barback
    24 days ago
    Part-time
    Nine Elms, London

    We are looking for a Bar-back to join the front of house team at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar – Battersea. Bread Street Kitchen in the iconic Battersea Power Station is a bustling, large and breath-taking space - providing real round the clock dining and drinking - whether it's an early breakfast meeting, after work drinks or a large group dinner, this restaurant concept can do it all. What you do as a Bar-back: • You pride yourself on assisting our bar team and having a real flair and passion for amazing drinks as well as working with quality products and award-winning menus, • You are confident to maintain and carry out cleaning duties to the standard set by the Bar Manager, • You have some experience as a Bar-back with a good drinks knowledge and you know how to operate with all equipment in the bar, • You are able to work to tight timelines and take instruction from senior members of the team., • You thrive on teamwork and cooperation to ensure all guests receive a memorable experience at all times, • You are keen to use your interpersonal skills, energy and interest in our products to ensure the highest standards are consistently achieved What we offer you: • Competitive Pay Rate, • A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • 30% discount for your Friends & Family in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • Employees can instantly access up to 50% of basic wages earned before payday via Stream, • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn between £250 to £1000 when referring a friend to work with us (T&Cs apply), • Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally, • Progress your career through a multi-site and multi-brand, best in class global restaurant group, • Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant environment, • Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotel, • MYNDUP - our wellbeing partner where our teams can access up to 2 hours anonymous support a month, fully funded by GRR, for everything from mental health & wellbeing, to counselling or therapy sessions, life & career coaching and more, • Meals on duty If you have a passion for food and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    Nine Elms, London

    We are looking for a Bartender to join the passionate front of house team at Bread Street Kitchen – Battersea. Bread Street Kitchen in the iconic Battersea Power Station is a bustling, large and breath-taking space - providing real round the clock dining and drinking - whether it's an early breakfast meeting, after work drinks or a large group dinner, this restaurant concept can do it all. What you do as a Bartender: • Have a passion for developing interesting cocktails and drinks with premium spirits and ingredients, • Effectively manage the Bar Team to ensure the highest levels of service are consistently delivered and the guest experience is memorable. To be a successful Bartender you will: • Have previous Bartender experience in a quality bar environment, • Have a real flair and passion for service and working with quality products and interesting drinks menus, • Lead the team by example; adopting a hands-on approach, can do, nothing is too much approach, • Ensure all guests receive the highest levels of service at all times of the day, • Attentive and proactive with the ability to respond quickly to needs of the guests, • Be a clear and concise communicator, • Have the ability to multi-task effectively What’s in it for you: • Competitive Pay Rate, • A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • 30% discount for your Friends & Family in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses, • Employees can instantly access up to 50% of basic wages earned before payday via Stream, • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn between £250 to £1000 when referring a friend to work with us (T&Cs apply), • Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally, • Progress your career through a multi-site and multi-brand, best in class global restaurant group, • Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant environment, • Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotel, • MYNDUP - our wellbeing partner where our teams can access up to 2 hours anonymous support a month, fully funded by GRR, for everything from mental health & wellbeing, to counselling or therapy sessions, life & career coaching and more, • Meals on duty If you’d like to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant business - apply today. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    1 month ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    🌿 Production Chef Wanted – Join the Salad Revolution at The Salad Kitchen, Battersea! 🥗 Are you a culinary wizard with a passion for fresh, vibrant food? Ready to be part of something exciting and a little bit different? Then we want YOU to join us at The Salad Kitchen in Battersea! We’re a buzzing production kitchen, and we’re on a mission to make salad the star of the show. As a Production Chef, you’ll play a crucial role in creating mouth-watering, innovative salads and dishes that will wow our customers. If you’ve got a love for food, a drive to learn, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, this could be the perfect place for you! What You’ll Be Doing: Mastering the Gear: Get to know the kitchen’s tools and equipment like the back of your hand and use them to create food magic. Food Prep Wizardry: Help prep and cook delicious, fresh ingredients that will keep our kitchens running smoothly. Speed, efficiency, and quality are your best friends! Stick to the Recipe (but don’t be afraid to innovate!): Follow the standards set by our amazing chefs, but bring your creative flair to everything you make. Clean & Tidy: We like our kitchens like we like our salads—fresh, clean, and organised. You'll make sure everything is spotless, from counters to fridges to stovetops. Learn and Grow: We’re all about career development. You’ll have the chance to learn new techniques, expand your skills, and grow within the company. What’s in it for You? Competitive salary and plenty of opportunities to climb the culinary ladder. Cycle-to-work scheme – Because we love fresh air as much as fresh food! Free meals to keep you fuelled throughout your shifts (who doesn’t love free food?). On-site laundry service – Say goodbye to those post-shift laundry dilemmas. A fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a vibrant team, all working towards something exciting! What We’re Looking For: A minimum of 2 years’ kitchen experience or a culinary school education. A passion for food and a genuine desire to innovate and learn. A positive attitude – We like to have fun while we work hard! A willingness to dive in and get your hands dirty (metaphorically speaking, of course). If you're looking to take your culinary skills to the next level and be part of a kitchen that's all about fresh, exciting food, we’d love to hear from you! Come join us at The Salad Kitchen and help us make London’s best salads! Queen's Circus

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