GAIA aims to showcase the core elements of Grecian culture. Combining warm hospitality with intricate details and alluring aspects, GAIA creates a journey of discovery in each and every visit, enticing the explorer within. The homegrown food, beverage and lifestyle concept was born of a collaboration between Evgeny Kuzin and Chef Izu Ani. SERVICE R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S - Assist the hostess/ host to seat the customers - Great the guests and take the drinks order - Place the drinks order - Serve the drinks, explain the menu and specials if any - Let the Headwaiter know if any requirement or specifics mentioned by the table before he takes the order - Once the order taken check the mise en place needed and place it on the table using the service plate - Assist the headwaiter to serve the food when it arrives - Before clearing a table always check that it has been called away on Micros - Once the mains courses are finished clear the table, crumb and refresh the table cloth using the Rotolino method - Bring the dessert menus and announce the specials if any - Take the desserts and coffee order and place it on Micros (always ask the guest if they’d like the coffees with or after desserts) - Once the desserts are finished clear them - When the guests ask for the bill always double check with the headwaiter and sommelier in case the wine check and bill check hasn’t been done before dropping it on the table
BARTENDER Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We’re searching for a charismatic Bartender to join ourdynamic and supportive team and become part of something special. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Bartender will include welcoming customers, taking drinks orders, making recommendations, preparing, and serving exquisite drinks. You’re confident handling financial transactions, supervising barbacks and keeping abreast of all drink legislation, food safety and hygiene best practices. About you: You have the knowledge and skills to create exquisite cocktails. Your friendly, professional, and hands-on approach to the role will make you a valuable part of the team and a delight to our guests. About us: We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.
Job Overview: We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Retail & Event Assistant to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with a creative eye, a passion for event setups, and an interest or experience in balloon decoration and design. As a small business, we need a hands-on team player who is ready to take on a variety of tasks, including assisting customers, creating stunning balloon displays, setting up events, merchandising the store, and managing social media content. Opportunity for a The Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner or Events assistant Key Responsibilities: - Customer Service: Greet customers, assist with product selection, and provide personalised recommendations to meet their party needs. - Balloon Design & Decoration: Design and create custom balloon arrangements, including arches, columns, bouquets, and other decorative elements based on customer requests. Training will be provided if needed. - Event Setup: Assist in setting up decorations at customer events, ensuring that every detail aligns with the client's vision. - Hands-On Support: As a small business, you’ll be involved in various tasks, from stocking shelves to helping with in-store displays, and ensuring the shop runs smoothly. - Store Merchandising & Display: Create and maintain visually appealing product displays that attract customers and showcase our range of party supplies and decorations. - Social Media Management: Assist with creating and posting content on our social media channels, showcasing our work, promoting products, and engaging with our online community. - Inventory Management: Help maintain product displays, restock shelves, and keep the store tidy and organised. - Party Hosting: Occasionally assist with hosting in-store parties, helping to create a fun and welcoming environment for guests. - Creative Input: Collaborate with the team to develop new decoration ideas, balloon designs, and in-store displays that inspire customers. - Learning & Development: Be open to learning new skills, from advanced balloon artistry to comprehensive event styling techniques. Qualifications: - Creativity: A strong creative eye with an interest in event styling, decoration, and balloon design. - Experience: Prior experience in retail, customer service, or event setup is a plus, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are key. - Balloon Decoration: Experience with balloon decoration and design is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. - Merchandising Skills: Experience in visual merchandising and creating attractive product displays is a plus. - Social Media Skills: Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation; experience managing a business social media account is a bonus. - Hands-On Attitude: Willingness to take on a variety of tasks in a small business environment, including physical tasks and multitasking. - ** Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills. - Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift items up to 25 pounds. - Team Player: Ability to work well in a team and take initiative when needed. - ** Flexibility:** Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional evenings. Why Join Us? - Hands-On & Professional Training: Receive personalised, hands-on and professional training in various areas such as balloon artistry, event styling, and merchandising. - ** Creative Environment:** Be part of a fun, dynamic team where your creative ideas are valued. - Diverse Experience: Every day offers new tasks, from customer service to event setup and decoration. - ** Growth & Career Advancement:** We support your professional development, with opportunities to take on more responsibility. We believe in nurturing creativity and talent, offering opportunities to develop new skills and grow within the business. - ** Employee Discounts:** Enjoy exclusive discounts on party supplies and services for your own events!
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Waiter or Waitress to join our vibrant team at BÓHA London. As a venue, BÓHA is not only a Restaurant serving modern and delicious sharing plates, but we also have a downstairs Speakeasy style cocktail bar. Both floors of our venue are alive with energy and passion. As a waiter or waitress at BÓHA, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team that gives BÓHA this vibrancy. To fit this role, you need to have at least 1 year experience as a waiter or waitress in a similar venue, with the ability to handle a fast paced restaurant service with personality and a positive energy. To be a perfect fit, you will also have a passion for excellent food and drink, and have pride in creating an experience around these elements for your guests. At BÓHA, we believe in providing your career progression opportunities and will provide you with many training opportunities to help you reach your goals. If you want to boost your career, BÓHA is the right place. Please get in touch if you feel you have the skills and ambition we are looking for! Duties and Responsibilities - Confidently run a section, managing the needs of multiple tables at once. - Take accurate food and drink orders and ensure they are delivered up to standard and as guests have asked. - Be available and friendly to all guests’ needs, from when you first greet them at the door, to when the bill is dropped at the table, and all else in between. - Learn and remember details about the menu, and be able to describe and recommend dishes and cocktails to guests accurately and enticingly. - Anticipate what your service requires, from setting up tables for their next course, to offering a guest a new drink before they have to ask. - Assist your colleagues in ensuring the service runs smoothly, from setting up tables for next guests, to polishing cutlery and glasses when you are not busy. - Lead, train, and develop the more junior members of the team. Skills and qualifications - A minimum of 1 year experience as a waiter/waitress. - Interest in food, wine, and cocktails, with the desire to learn more. - Have a positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure. - Expertise in organisation, time management and ability to multitask. Additional position perks: - Free meal on shift. - Employee discount of 50% off. - Pension Scheme. - Uniform provided on duty.
Great teams require strong leadership and the security that comes with an organised, fair and predictable management environment. Mamuśka! Polish Kitchen and Bar has a great team, an amazing location, a kitchen that can cook circles around anyone in the area, a fabulous cocktail selection, solid financial baking and a senior management team that is communicative, supportive, professional and fun! The one element we are missing is a Restaurant Manager that can lead the FOH service team and regain our reputation for fast, friendly and professional service. We require a mature professional who can tighten up the operation, control labour costs and move the business forward. Requirements: Proven track record managing large teams (from the front, hands-on), financial acumen, great people skills and customer service ethos, superior training ability and ability to push multiple initiatives forward within an agreed timeframe. Rewards: Great earnings including a percentage of service charge, loads of support, clear direction and career advancement are all on offer as you share in the thrill of opening new markets product lines and locations!
We are looking for a special someone who is passionate about supporting people affected by dementia and making a difference to them. The memory café and meeting centre coordinator will have responsibility for developing, establishing and facilitating 3 additional memory cafes and 2 additional meeting centres in Herefordshire. Memory Cafés are a comfortable, social gathering that allow people experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and build new support networks. They also provide an opportunity for people to enjoy activities, access information, advice and support. Beverages, cake, biscuits and fruit are provided at each café. A Meeting Centre is a local resource, operating out of ordinary community buildings, that offers on-going warm and friendly support to people with mild to moderate dementia and their families. At the heart of the Meeting Centre is a social club where people meet to have fun, talk to others and get help that focuses on what they need. Meeting Centres are based on sound research evidence of what helps people to cope well in adjusting to living with the symptoms and changes that dementia brings. The Co-ordinator will be responsible for ensuring the running and management of each monthly café and weekly meeting centre with the support of our existing team. The Co-ordinator also will be responsible for making each café and meeting centre as sustainable as possible following an existing model and ensuring community investment in them. The cafés and meeting centres deliver an element of maintenance cognitive stimulation therapy as part of its activities; so, a knowledge of MCST or a willingness to undertake training will be essential. Meeting Centre coordinator training will also be provided by the Association of Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, as will mentoring by our existing Meeting Centre coordinators. This is a three-year project and as such you will need to be able manage your time effectively and efficiently. The project will be evaluated by the University of Worcester, Association of Dementia Studies so data collection and monitoring will play a part in this role. You will be office based, but the majority of the time it is expected that you will be working in the community, so access to your own transport is essential.
We are looking to secure an Assistant General Manager for our Food Hall. You will need to be a leader of people and someone who can inspire, motivate, and develop talent organically. This role is customer-facing, therefore customer service experience is a key skill required. As Assistant General Manager you will create an exciting work atmosphere to motivate your team and do whatever it takes to get the job done. You will be responsible for helping to lead and drive the daily operations within the Food Hall. This position is ideal for someone looking to move into a General Manager Role, as career growth and personal development are key aspects of this role. Requirements: - Have direct and relevant management experience - Comfortable in a fast-paced environment - Understand the key elements of running an hospitality business - Quick and efficient, with strong time management skills - Capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards - Possess a hands-on attitude - Customer-focused, very presentable with a strong floor presence - Previous Assistant General Management experience, or within a similar role. ** Additional Requirements: While not mandatory, possession of a Personal Alcohol License, First Aid Training, Fire Marshal Training, or WAVE Training would be advantageous. We are a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and are proud to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work. If you possess a passion for food, a strong work ethic, and leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.