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We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic people who are passionate about coffee to join the team at our Clapham Common espresso bar. We are hiring for both assistant manager and barista roles. About Lane Eight Coffee: We offer high-end coffee in a tranquil space - our aim is to give people a moment of calm away from busy life in the city. The Role: - We serve a simple espresso menu alongside a rotating batch brew (recent guest features include Cloud Picker, Fortitude and April). - Our espresso is a seasonal exclusive coffee roasted by Red Bank Coffee in the Lake District. - Flexible shift patterns - Weekends & Weekdays - Starting at £14/hr (Barista) / £15/hr (Assistant Manager) - We use a LM KB90 ABV and Mahlkonig E80 so experience with these is preferable but not essential. - We are open 7 days a week and our opening hours from when you start will be 7am-3pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Sat & Sun - Assistant Manager duties include: primarily ensuring the team is motivated and feels supported; supporting the manager with shift scheduling, ordering supplies and team communications. About You: - Experience in specialty coffee is a must have - If you’re reliable, friendly and keen to continue growing and learning you will fit right in here - Both roles are predominantly on-shift roles, so we are looking for people who are keen to get to know our customers and become part of the local community. This may be easier for someone who lives relatively close to the shop, although this is not essential. If this sounds good, please send us your CV, the role you are applying for, as well as the number of hours you are looking for, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to arrange an interview. If applying for the Assistant Manager role we would expect a longer message outlining why you'd be a great fit here at Lane Eight Coffee! Start Date - Immediate to end April
Full time & Full flexibility required Description Balthazar, found in the heart of Covent Garden’s theatre district, is an iconic brasserie known for its timeless elegance, exceptional cuisine, and unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience. Based on the original concept in New York, Balthazar offers a seamless blend of French-inspired dishes and classic hospitality. Our commitment to providing spectacular service is woven into the very fabric of Balthazar, where every visit is an invitation to indulge in the artistry of the delicious dishes and meticulously crafted cocktails. We are currently seeking a poised and customer-focused Receptionist to join our dynamic team. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, setting the tone for their experience at our restaurant. If you have a passion for hospitality, excellent organizational skills, and are committed to delivering top-notch service, we invite you to be a welcoming presence at our beautiful restaurant. Key Responsibilities: - Greet and welcome guests with warmth and professionalism. - Manage reservations, ensuring accurate and efficient table assignments. - Coordinate with the service team to ensure a seamless dining experience. - Answer phone calls and inquiries, providing information and assistance. - Maintain the reception area, keeping it clean and organized. - Uphold the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction. Requirements: - Previous hospitality/customer service experience. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Positive and friendly demeanour. Benefits: - Generous discount off your bill (including drinks), when dining in one of our restaurants across the Group - Unrivalled opportunities for progression across the Group - Paid overtime - 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 5 extra days - Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral - Exclusive access to our discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping, gadget, and much more - Reward programmes, long service awards, and staff recognition and incentives Join our team and be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled hospitality. We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged.
Supervisor role Full time & Full flexibility required Balthazar, found in the heart of Covent Garden’s theatre district, is an iconic brasserie known for its timeless elegance, exceptional cuisine, and unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience. Based on the original concept in New York, Balthazar offers a seamless blend of French-inspired dishes and classic hospitality. Our commitment to providing spectacular service is woven into the very fabric of Balthazar, where every visit is an invitation to indulge in the artistry of the delicious dishes and meticulously crafted cocktails. We are currently seeking a dedicated and service-oriented individual to join our team as a Supervisor. As a Supervisor at our restaurant, you will be an integral part of delivering an outstanding dining experience. If you have a passion for hospitality, possess fine dining expertise, and are committed to providing exceptional service, we invite you to bring your skills to the renowned setting we call home. Key Responsibilities: - Greet guests in a professional and friendly manner. - Take and relay accurate food and beverage orders to the kitchen and bar. - Provide detailed information about menu items, specials, and wine selections. - Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to maintain a smooth workflow. - Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests with tact and professionalism. - Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the dining area. Requirements: - Proven experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a high-end restaurant or similar establishment. - Exceptional customer service and communication skills. - Knowledge of fine dining etiquette and service standards. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Attention to detail and a passion for delivering an outstanding guest experience. Benefits: - Generous discount off your bill (including drinks), when dining in one of our restaurants across the Group - Unrivalled opportunities for progression across the Group - Paid overtime - 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 5 extra days - Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral - Exclusive access to our discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping, gadget, and much more - Reward programmes, long service awards, and staff recognition and incentives Join our team and be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled hospitality. We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged.
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Canteen is a new and completely unique global food hall destination at the heart of the Design District next to the o2 arena. The buildings iconic design, make for an incredibly exciting place of work, with incredible opportunities. Our unique benefits · £11.95 ph in line with London Living Wage · All levels of experience welcome · Very flexible working hours · Full training and ongoing brand incentives with the bar & canteen · Bi-annual team night out. · Fast track to supervisory roles · No late nights Role As one of our Bartenders & venue hosts you will be the face of the Canteen, delivering exceptional customer service, serving customer orders in a timely manner while always bringing forward your personality. With the Bar open from 8:00am through to 11pm, you will be delivering service to a range of customers, and we want you to get to know our regulars who will pop in every morning for a coffee to customers coming for their first time on their way to an event at the 02. Personalising each interaction will allow us to stand out and establish ourselves as a place to visit. Salary £11.95 Varied contract lengths available up to 48 hours. Experience We are looking for people with experience within food & beverage who are willing to learn and work hard. The ability to prioritise different tasks and requests with great organisational skills. Experience making cocktails and barista would be ideal but full training will be given. Food Hygiene certificate and Health & safety awareness an advantage but full training will again be given. Good level of English language both written & spoken. Overall, we are looking for people who have a great personality and able to bring their all into work every day. Duties and Responsibilities CUSTOMERS: · Ensure that the customers experience is one to remember · Maintain a high-profile during service whilst being polite and helpful · Promote and establish a regular customer base, remember their likes and dislikes · Smile and maintain eye contact with customers · Provide prompt, unobtrusive, attentive service · Maintain high standards of personal appearance · Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene PRIOR TO SERVICE: · Report for duty on time and prepared for your shift · Assist others in ensuring that stations are equipped with sufficient clean equipment · Stock up as per standard · Ensure Bar is set up and stocked appropriately · Ensure Bar, back of house areas and floor is clean to standard DURING SERVICE: · Take instruction from your manager/ supervisor, anticipate their requirements · Provide attentive, unobtrusive, prompt service, work as a team · Take and process orders, make, serve and clear food and drinks, troubleshoot where necessary. · Respond to any menu/drinks queries with knowledgeable answers · Ensure the customers’ needs come first · React promptly and deal with any issues, complaints, breakages, spillages as member of the supervisory team. · Communicate any unresolved issues to the manager/ supervisor AFTER SERVICE: · Break down tables and clean · Break down stations · Restock stations as necessary · Ensure everything is left clean and tidy. · Report any outstanding service issues the supervisor/ manager KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: · To have an excellent understanding of the different menus and the style of service for drinks, food and retail · To have a full working knowledge of all beverage items to include undertaking training in wines, beers, spirits and cocktails · To have a full understanding of all items of equipment, their uses, and where they are kept · To have a thorough working knowledge of the EPOS system to include, geography, what to do if it crashes, troubleshooting and knowing how the credit card payment handsets work. · To represent management in event of emergency, and to assist customers in same · To know where all emergency exits are · To pay due regard to the Health and Safety Policy and Food Safety policy and to ensure standards are met throughout the business. · To pay due regard to the company’s policy on Confidentiality Company Background Greenwich Peninsula is Europe’s largest single regeneration development delivering 17,000 new homes in a new swathe of London that brings together culture, community and modern architecture. Design District is a collection of 16 buildings designed by eight architects set in the heart of Greenwich Peninsula. The Design District will offer permanent and purpose-designed studio space for the creative industries, asset managed by Design District Limited. Prescient Group is managing the Canteen & Bar. We are known for shaping and operating renowned food & beverage, retail and cultural destinations. We work to transform spaces into meaningful assets that deliver targeted results. Some examples of our varied prior clients and projects have been Old Spitalfields Market, Ralph Lauren, Petersham Nurseries, Corbin and King and Burberry. More on Design District Canteen & Bar (“Canteen”) Canteen is a food and beverage destination at the heart of the Design District servicing the residents and visitors of Greenwich Peninsula. It is a highly visible semi-open outdoor venue in the shape of a caterpillar, it is completely transparent and freely accessible. Within the space are six fully fitted-out kitchen spaces and a larger bar. There are two floors with the first floor used as a large seating area and the ground floor housing the finishing kitchens, bar and circulation for the guest. Canteen also benefits from an adjacent shared production kitchen where the partnering food operators will prepare food and dispense deliveries. It will be a wonderful and vibrant place to visit, full of light and benefitting from large trees and comfortable casual seating. Design District Canteen & Bar (“Canteen Bar”) The Bar will provide the arrival experience for all guests entering the Canteen venue from the O2. There will be a varied customer of creatives, residential, visitors and workers and so the Bar is to provide a broad offer of appeal. From craft local beers to cocktails, quality coffee and smoothies to biodynamic wines. The Canteen Bar will be a place for everyone to enjoy through out the day. It is anticipated that the Bars proximity to the O2 will mean that there will be very busy event lead periods. The Bar will be fast, fun, diverse and deliver a high standard of quality and service.