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About the job Azumi Group is an award-winning restaurant group bringing modern, vibrant dining experiences to iconic destinations worldwide. Founded in 2002 with the opening of Zuma London, followed by the creation of ROKA in 2004, Azumi has grown into an internationally celebrated collection. With 24 Zuma& 11 ROKA venues globally, our portfolio continues to grow, each venue offering a distinctive, memorable experience. In addition to Zuma and ROKA, our collection proudly includes standout concepts – Oblix, ETARU, and INKO NITO. At Azumi, our values ‘Honour the Mastery’, ‘Do unto Others’ and ‘Embrace the Energy’ guide everything we do, ensuring every experience is exceptional and memorable. Roka is a contemporary Japanese robatayaki restaurant, celebrated for its dynamic open-grill cooking and vibrant atmosphere. In 2004 the first Roka opened its doors on Charlotte Street, London with a flaming robata grill at its heart, and a striking yet informal interior that reflects the strength and energy of fire. JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to assist in delivering a smooth, consistent operation of wine service and supporting the sommelier team in adhering to the highest service levels. MAIN DUTIES: Build strong connections with regular and high-value guests, ensuring exceptional service. Assist with weekly stock takes and enhance wine selections and menu offerings. Maximize up-selling opportunities during service to drive sales. Train and develop team members, supporting their growth and professional development. Assist in scheduling team rotas and conducting performance reviews. Ensure guest requests are handled promptly, keeping senior management informed of any feedback or issues. We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our vibrant atmosphere to is crafted to perfection. Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our recruiters know. Required skills: WSET Competitive Salary plus tips Department: Sommelier The company Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.

Role: Shared Services Lead (EVENT COORDINATOR) Location: Farringdon, London, and onsite at events. Reports to: KB Directors Contract Type: Fixed-term, 9 month contract, commencing Monday 3rd March 2025. Working Hours: 3 days per week until Monday 2nd June, then full-time until the end of August. Additional weekend work required during festival season with typical onsite hours from 8am to 8pm. Who We Are Krankbrother is a key force in electronic music in the UK, with extensive experience in event creative production and artist programming. Our strength is in working closely with the most innovative talent in the electronic music scene to deliver groundbreaking production values and customer experience above all else. A fully independently owned company, our shows draw sell-out crowds keen to resist the increasingly corporate nightlife scene. Role Overview As the Shared Services Lead, you play a key role in the planning and delivery of our events calendar. This role puts you right at the heart of our small and youthful team - where you’ll interact daily with senior leadership and take on significant responsibility onsite. We’re a truly independent outfit, where our founders are directly involved - offering you unique opportunities to learn and grow with us. Who You Are We’re looking for a confident, practical, and dynamic individual with leadership abilities and significant demonstrable experience in the event industry to head up all services for contractors and crew onsite. You’ll be responsible for managing a number of essential facilities, including accreditation, IT and comms, and logistical arrangements for crew. You’ll also play a key role in sourcing and onboarding temporary event staff. Role Responsibilities Managing IT and comms onsite. Recruiting temporary staff for merch, info, and other services. Working closely with the Accreditation Manager to ensure a smooth and efficient accreditation process on site. Crew/staff accommodation and logistics Liaising with the Financial Controller to ensure staff invoices are paid in a timely manner Reporting as necessary to the Event Management Office, and working with the Visitor Experience Lead and Safety, Security and Resilience Lead to resolve any issues which may arise. Essential Skills: Solid experience in event production and site management, particularly with logistics for accreditation, accommodations, IT, and crew facilities. Strong organisational and project management skills for managing multiple operational streams. Proficiency in IT and comms systems Experience recruiting and managing temporary event staff. Excellent interpersonal skills Budgeting and financial management for timely payments and cost control. Strong administrative skills for accurate reporting and documentation. Effective communication skills for coordination across teams. Skilled in documenting and reporting to senior leadership. You will need to be fully available for our summer season: 1st June-31st August 2025.

About the job We are looking for an ambitious commis waiter/waitress to join our team here at Zuma. Our commis waiter/waitresses are hardworking, dedicated and strive to deliver the superior level of customer service that we are known for. Our teams have bags of personality and are confident working at a fast pace whilst maintaining Zuma’s high standards. Life at zuma zuma is full of life and energy, and our teams work hard to ensure our guests receive the best service possible. We have high standards and we ask you to work hard to meet them. We are a company that thrives on the passion, energy and commitment of its people. Alongside world class training and development, and the ability to always have a voice within the company, in any role, at any level, means you really can really forge a career as individual as you are. To be successful with us, all you need is energy and the right attitude…. all the rest we can teach. The requirements • A passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience, hunger to learn • No experience required - start your hospitality journey with us! • Ability to multitask • Strong communication skills • Great team player • Keen interest in Japanese cuisine The Benefits We take great pride in giving the best experience to our customers through great service and quality. We ask you to work hard so we want to reward this. We know that we can’t do this without you! To celebrate your success, we have created some of the best benefits around. To name a few: • World class in-house training; we want you to have all the tools to be the best • Opportunity to travel the world with our five incredible worldwide brands • Long service award to show that we love having you around! • Exciting In-house incentives • Travel season ticket loan • Family meals on shift • Staff Discount across zuma, ROKA, oblix & INKO NITO • Cycle to work scheme Are you ready? Join our team, start your story today. Required skills: team work, Intermediate English Competitive Salary plus bonus Department: F&B service The company Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.

This isn’t your typical job offer. It’s a unique opportunity to be part of the Foundermatcha community, a fast-growing matchmaking platform designed to connect software engineers, CTOs, and technical co-founders with early-stage startups. As part of our community, you will have the chance to engage with numerous startup founders, explore collaborative opportunities, and become a key member of a pioneering tech venture. Who We Are Foundermatcha is more than a startup co-founder matchmaking platform; we bring together founders and software engineers to create impactful connections based on skills, personality, and industry interests. Our mission is to streamline the startup-building process by ensuring the right fit between founders and tech talent. Some of our current cohort of business founders looking for technical co-founders or software engineers include: - An AI-powered HR platform focused on reducing employment bias and enhancing employee engagement. - A Robin Hood-inspired platform to democratize financial advice and close the guidance gap for everyday investors. - A gamified self-development app that helps users discover and leverage their unique impact on the world. - An AI-powered itinerary planner offering personalized travel experiences. - A fintech solution for FX payments and parallel market currencies. - An iGaming platform seeking co-founders with expertise in gaming management and QA. - A machine learning-based solution for affordable and scalable home energy upgrades What We Offer → Access to Early-Stage Startups: Engage with a wide array of budding startups, each with unique visions and opportunities, and find the perfect match for your skills and ambitions. → Meaningful Connections: Meet and interact with startup founders who are actively seeking co-founders and technical leaders, offering a chance to join their journey from the ground up. → Flexible Engagement: Whether you’re looking to join a team as a co-founder, explore freelance opportunities, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, our platform supports your professional growth and interests. → Comprehensive Support: Our team is here to guide you through the matchmaking process, providing insights and advice to maximize your connections and potential collaborations. → Investment Network: Get connected to our network of startup mentors and investors, including getting invited to present your business at our bi-monthly startup speed-pitching event in front of prominent UK VCs and angel investors. What We Look For 🔗 Technical Expertise: Proven experience in software development or engineering, with a passion for building or contributing to innovative products. 🔗 Leadership & Vision: Ability to lead or integrate into startup teams, driving projects forward and contributing to strategic tech decisions. 🔗 Entrepreneurial Mindset: Eagerness to explore new challenges in a fast-paced startup environment and a commitment to realizing ambitious tech projects. 🔗 Cultural Compatibility: Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in diverse teams, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment. Join Us and Make an Impact At Foundermatcha, we believe in the power of the right connections. Whether you’re a seasoned CTO ready for your next venture or a software engineer eager to dive into the startup world, our platform provides the tools and network to achieve your goals. Selection Process: Foundermatcha uses a selection process focused on identifying high performers based on personality characteristics rather than work experience or seniority. We encourage you to submit your CV as part of the application process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a brief interview to further assess suitability. Join us today and be part of our community of tech startups. Let’s build the next big thing together.

About the job We are looking for a passionate Sommelier to join our team here at zuma. Our Sommeliers are hardworking, dedicated and strive to deliver the superior level of customer service that we are known for. Our teams have bags of personality and are confident working at a fast pace whilst maintaining zuma’s high standards. To be a successful zuma Sommelier you would bring a passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience, an extensive wine knowledge and a hunger to learn. Life at zuma zuma is full of life and energy, and our teams work hard to ensure our guests receive the best service possible. We have high standards and we ask you to work hard to meet them. We are a company that thrives on the passion, energy and commitment of its people. With world class training and development, and the ability to always have a voice within the company, in any role, at any level, you really can forge a career as individual as you are. To be successful with us, all you need is energy and the right attitude…. the rest we can teach. The requirements Previous experience in a similar high-end restaurant as a Sommelier WSET Level 2 or above (desired) Sake knowledge/keen interest to learn Excellent communication skills Great team player A keen interest in Japanese cuisine The Benefits We take great pride in giving the best experience to our customers through great service and quality. We ask you to work hard so we want to reward this. We know that we can’t do this without you! To celebrate your success, we have created some of the best benefits around. To name a few: World class in-house training; we want you to have all the tools to be the best Opportunity to travel the world with our five incredible worldwide brands Long service award to show that we love having you around! Exciting In-house incentives Travel season ticket loan Family meals on shift Staff Discount across zuma, ROKA, oblix & INKO NITO Cycle to work scheme – keep fit and save money on travel, what’s not to like? Are you ready? Join our team, start your story today. Required skills: WSET Qualified, Sake Knowlegde (desired), Advanced Knowledge of Wines, team work Competitive Salary plus bonus Department: Sommelier The company Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.

We are looking for a talented Junior Pastry Sous Chef to join our team here at zuma. Our Pastry Chefs are hardworking, dedicated and strive to deliver the superior level of customer service that we are known for. zuma Chefs are confident working at a fast pace whilst maintaining zuma’s high standards. Life at zuma zuma is full of life and energy, and our teams work hard to ensure our guests receive the best service possible. We have high standards and we ask you to work hard to meet them. We are a company that thrives on the passion, energy and commitment of its people. Alongside world class training and development, and the ability to always have a voice within the company, in any role, at any level, means you really can really forge a career as individual as you are. To be successful with us, all you need is energy and the right attitude…. the rest we can teach. The requirements Previous experience in a similar high-end restaurant as a Junior Pastry Sous Chef Ability to multitask Excellent communication skills Great team player A keen interest in Japanese cuisine The Benefits We take great pride in giving the best experience to our customers through great service and quality. We ask you to work hard so we want to reward this. We know that we can’t do this without you! To celebrate your success, we have created some of the best benefits around. To name a few: World class in-house training; we want you to have all the tools to be the best Opportunity to travel the world with our five incredible worldwide brands Long service award to show that we love having you around! Exciting In-house incentives Travel season ticket loan Family meals on shift Staff Discount across zuma, ROKA, oblix & INKO NITO Cycle to work scheme – keep fit and save money on travel, what’s not to like? Are you ready? Join our team, start your story today. Required skills: Passion for Japanese Cuisine, Team work, Pastry Education Competitive Salary plus bonus Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.

About the job We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our team here at zuma. Our Kitchen Porters are hardworking, dedicated and strive to deliver the superior level of customer service that we are known for. zuma Kitchen Porters are confident working at a fast pace whilst maintaining zuma's high standards. Life at zuma zuma is full of life and energy, and our teams work hard to ensure our guests receive the best service possible. We have high standards and we ask you to work hard to meet them. We are a company that thrives on the passion, energy and commitment of its people. Alongside world class training and development, and the ability to always have a voice within the company, in any role, at any level, means you really can really forge a career as individual as you are. To be successful with us, all you need is energy and the right attitude…. the rest we can teach. Some of the Perks of working with us: We take great pride in giving the best experience to our customers through great service and quality. We ask you to work hard so we want to reward this. We know that we can’t do this without you! To celebrate your success, we have created some of the best benefits around. To name a few: World class in-house training; we want you to have all the tools to be the best Opportunity to travel the world with our five incredible worldwide brands Long service award to show that we love having you around! Exciting In-house incentives Travel season ticket loan Refer a friend bonus Family meals on shift Staff Discount across zuma, ROKA, oblix & INKO NITO Cycle to work scheme – keep fit and save money on travel, what’s not to like? Are you ready? Join our team, start your story today. Required skills: Fast-Paced Experience Competitive Salary plus bonus Department: F&B kitchen About you Language required: English. The company Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.

We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our team here at zuma. Our Sous Chefs are passionate, hands on and inspiring, supporting the head chef to consistently deliver the highest quality dishes. You will be committed to operating at the highest level and consistently encourage the rest of the team to do the same. Life at zuma zuma is full of life and energy, and our teams work hard to ensure our guests receive the best service possible. We have high standards and we ask you to work hard to meet them. We are a company that thrives on the passion, energy and commitment of its people. Alongside world class training and development, and the ability to always have a voice within the company, in any role, at any level, means you really can really forge a career as individual as you are. To be successful with us, all you need is energy and the right attitude…. the rest we can teach. The requirements Previous experience as a Sous Chef or higher, in a high-end, high volume restaurant Proven ability to lead and inspire a large team Previous experience in Japanese cuisine (preferred but not required) Eager to learn and develop both yourself and your team Excellent attention to detail Ability to multi-task The Benefits We take great pride in giving the best experience to our customers through great service and quality. We ask you to work hard so we want to reward this. We know that we can’t do this without you! To celebrate your success, we have created some of the best benefits around. To name a few: World class in-house training; we want you to have all the tools to be the best Opportunity to travel the world with our five incredible worldwide brands Long service awards to show that we love having you around! Exciting In-house incentives Travel season ticket loan Family meals on shift Staff Discount across zuma, INKO NITO, ROKA & oblix Cycle to work scheme – keep fit and save money on travel, what’s not to like? Are you ready? Join our team, start your story today. Required skills: Fluent in English, Team Management Skills, Passionate about Japanese Cuisine Competitive Salary plus bonus Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.