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Receptionist - Gymkhana Salary - up to £16 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as Receptionist within a Michelin star restaurant or Fine dinning Gymkhana are seeking a Receptionist 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 Receptionist looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Operating in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Since its opening in 2013, Gymkhana has garnered numerous accolades, including its first Michelin star and, in 2024, a second Michelin star, making it the first Indian restaurant in London to hold two.The restaurant was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. As Giles Coren of The Times remarked, "Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to." The Position We're looking for an experienced Receptionist to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering Michelin Star standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.

The role of a waiter (or server) is to ensure guests have a pleasant dining experience by providing attentive, efficient, and courteous service. Key responsibilities typically include: Greeting and Seating Guests: Welcoming customers, guiding them to their seats, and presenting menus. Taking Orders: Accurately recording food and beverage orders and answering questions about the menu. Serving Food and Drinks: Delivering orders promptly and checking for customer satisfaction. Handling Payments: Presenting the bill, processing payments, and returning change or receipts. Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping tables, dining areas, and service stations clean and organized. Customer Interaction: Providing recommendations, handling complaints diplomatically, and ensuring repeat visits through good service.

Maitre'd- 42 Cocktail Lounge - Gymkhana Salary - Up to £17.50 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Gymkhana's 42 Cocktail Lounge are seeking a Maitre'd 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 Maitre'd looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. Bar 42 A cocktail lounge, located at 42 Albemarle Street – where Gymkhana also resides. Guests enter through the door neighbouring Gymkhana. The drinks at 42 include house cocktails made with carefully sourced Indian ingredients and flavours, as well as a selection of elevated seasonal classics. The Position We're looking for an experienced Maitre'd to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering Michelin Star standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.

Hello , I am currently recruiting a waiter/waitress for a fine dining restaurant based in Chelsea. The ideal candidates should be passionate about food & wine, who is curious and keen to learn. A hard working who is also a team player and can inspire the rest of the team and who want to further their career within hospitality. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and be part of a of a talented restaurant team. The restaurant is offering successful candidates: · Full time + paid overtime · Competitive salary plus point based tronc system to enhance pay · Fun, family working environment · Strong management and training opportunities · Career progression into a supervisor and more if you are willing Responsibilities · The Waiter/Waitress will: · Confidently run a section in service, staying attentive to guests · Deliver high standards of hospitality and service · Table maintenance · Excellent menu knowledge with allergen experience Experience: · Experience working as a waiter/waitress in busy restaurants for a minimum 2 years · Good knowledge of food and wine, with a passion for expanding that knowledge · An eye for detail, with the ability to look ahead and pre-empt issues or challenges · A positive attitude and willingness to be flexible in helping all other departments · Punctual, reliable, diplomatic and calm under pressure · A great memory for names and faces · You will need to be an excellent communicator with great organisational skills

Tour Operations Associate JOB BRIEF We are looking for a passionate about travel. The goal is to keep our clients satisfied and loyal for future services. The core responsibility of this role is to ensure the smooth operations within this busy, successful and growing Tour Operator Company, being a key player in this team. Operations are the back-bone to the business and must work in a way to help upper management develop strategies to hit or exceed sales targets, by executing smooth operation. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The successful candidate is to come from a similar role & background, within Travel and be fully confident in dealing with staff, suppliers, directors. You will have strong experience in the operations, fares knowledge, staff management skills, communication skills and have the ability to work within a fast-paced, busy environment Required Competencies Creativity/innovation - Generates new ideas, lateral thinking, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, solves problems creatively Customer focus - Dedicated to finding new ways to delight the customers, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers. Results focus - Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, priorities task, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, good negotiator Problem solving/Judgment - Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, communicates decisions to others. Planning - Develops realistic plans, sets goals, aligns plans with company goals, plans for and manages resources, creates contingency plans, coordinates/cooperates with others. Initiative - Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development. Organizational Effectiveness - Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and get things done in a complex multi-level organization. Typical work activities Managing budgets and maintaining statistical/financial records Sourcing products and destinations to meet consumer demands for bespoke travel and sustainable tourism Taking part in familiarisation visits to new destinations in order to gain information on issues and amenities of interest to consumers; Liaising with travel partners, including airlines and hotels, to manage bookings and schedules, often one year in advance Dealing with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectations Overseeing the smooth, efficient running of the business. Negotiating and working with suppliers, both on B2B and B2C levels. Sending Rooming and Seating lists accordingly Managing, booking and cancelling services for all travel related products Handling, booking and managing FIT Travel Booking and Managing ground transportation and other modes Working closely with other parts of the business to help answer customer queries Problem-solving for various aspects of the business Handling of the mid and back office Ideal Candidate Along with experience in the above, the ideal candidate should be a candid, hard-working and committed individual, who is able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and services as and when the business requires. The job role will involve heavy use of Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ready to learn other in-house software The ideal candidate must be flexible to work any shifts during a 24 hour period as it is hands on approach.

Quality Engineer job Opportunity based in Snodland, Kent – Accelerate your career in quality in this hand on role in manufacturing. Are you passionate about quality and ready to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you’re currently thriving as a Quality Technician and feel it’s time to progress into a more dynamic Quality Engineering role. Or maybe you’re driven by the prospect of a fresh challenge with one of Kent’s leading manufacturers. Either way, this opportunity offers an exceptional chance to gain valuable experience and advance your career in quality engineering. Paying attractive salary and a range of benefits including pension, PMI, 25 days holiday, this is a chance to be at the centre of quality and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing as a Quality Engineer Lead quality efforts: Take charge of product and process adherence, ensuring top standards are met. Support ISO systems: Assist with maintaining and improving ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems. Drive corrective actions: Use proven techniques like 8D, 5Y, and Cause & Effect to resolve issues and implement robust solutions.(support provided to help you gain Quality Management techniques) Audit excellence: Conduct internal quality and environmental audits and lead site ISO audits. Data-driven improvements: Analyse quality performance, investigate non-conformances, and implement meaningful enhancements. Support new projects: Work on new product introductions and contribute to their implementation. Collaborate and train: Partner with manufacturing operators to ensure smooth processes and quality excellence. What We’re Looking For Essential Skills and Qualifications Ideally a relevant technical qualification such as HNC/HND. Although experience in manufacturing or quality without technical qualifications will be considered Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Ideally a ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 standard. Knowledge of material / metal testing and comfortable measuring manufacturing products using calipers or gauges. An inquisitive engineering mind, eager to asses products and suggest ways to improve quality. An open and diplomatic approach to colleagues, promoting the importance of quality through collaboration. What Makes This Job Role Stand Out? As this is a newly created role this is an opportunity to grow within, innovate, and develop in the Quality Team. You’ll have the chance to challenge processes, enhance reliability, and make a tangible impact on product success—all while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Such jobs are infrequently in the market place. What could your background be? This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing or engineering professional with some knowledge of quality, looking to take the next step in their career. Perhaps you’re a Quality Technician eager to build on your testing and measurement experience in manufacturing while expanding your expertise in techniques such as SPC, FMEA, 8D, and 5Y. Of course, more experienced professionals are also welcome to apply, bringing their expertise to a role that offers further growth and challenges. With a supportive environment to help you excel, this position is a fantastic stepping stone for ambitious individuals in their career in quality Ready to Apply for this Quality Engineer Job Ready to take on this exciting role as a Quality Engineer apply immediately! Click the apply now button and send us your CV. To learn more about this opportunity or back up your application with a personal introduction, feel free to contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment

Role Summary: A high-performing content and media brand is seeking a Production & Talent Operations Coordinator to provide critical logistical and operational support across branded and personal productions. This role will be responsible for managing shoot coordination, liaising with external agents, overseeing freelance staff, and ensuring the smooth execution of fast-paced, high-impact projects. The ideal candidate is extremely organised, adaptable, and confident managing communication across creative and corporate environments. Key Responsibilities Production Logistics & Coordination Plan and manage personal and branded content shoots Book and brief photographers, videographers, stylists, and glam teams Prepare and distribute detailed shoot documentation (e.g., call sheets, production timelines) Coordinate studio or location bookings and ensure all logistics are covered Agency & External Liaison Act as the point of contact for talent agents and brand reps Manage timelines, briefs, and contractual deliverables Communicate project requirements and approvals clearly and professionally Team Operations & Finance Coordinate staff payments and raise invoices Maintain shoot calendars, schedules, and checklists Support dispute resolution and manage team expectations diplomatically Track expenses and assist with project-level budgets Person Specification Highly organised and thrives in deadline-driven environments Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills Ability to follow instructions while maintaining initiative and foresight Comfortable working independently and coordinating across teams Handles confidential information with professionalism and discretion Preferred Experience Experience in production coordination, creative operations, or talent support Understanding of content production across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Proficiency in tools such as Google Workspace, Trello, Notion, or similar platforms Basic knowledge of invoicing and payment tracking

Senior Receptionist - Gymkhana Salary - Up to £17.50ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Senior receptionist within a Michelin star restaurant or Fine dinning Gymkhana are seeking a Senior Receptionist 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 Senior Receptionist looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Operating in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Since its opening in 2013, Gymkhana has garnered numerous accolades, including its first Michelin star and, in 2024, a second Michelin star, making it the first Indian restaurant in London to hold two.The restaurant was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. As Giles Coren of The Times remarked, "Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to." The Position We're looking for an experienced Senior Receptionist to ensure a welcoming and engaging first impression, and an exceptional guest experience. You will be delivering Michelin Star standards and ensuring a seamless journey for our guests from start to finish. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom; Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service; Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.