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About the job Company Description Hyde London City marks the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveler. Hyde is embracing an evolved brand identity that is all about a festival vibe with music at its core. Hyde perfectly balances an elevated bohemian-chic aesthetic with a youthful, laidback ambience. The spaces are defined by vibrant colors and are designed to encourage serendipitous connections and new discoveries around every corner. Hyde is all about the freedom and personal discovery that comes with great music, time with friends and connecting with something bigger. Job Description Reporting to the Front of House Manager, the Night Manager will be in charge of keeping things running smoothly at the hotel during the night shift, offering a naturally friendly, helpful and responsive level of service for our guests. What you’ll do… Keep the hotel premises and guests safe and sound. Make sure every guest feels special and eager to come back for more. Manage and resolve any guest complaints, concerns, or emergencies that may arise during the night shift. Patrol the hotel grounds regularly to keep an eye out for anything fishy or unsafe. Handle any reservations, bookings, or inquiries that may occur during the night shift. Keep detailed records of who's staying with us, any incidents, and other important info. Know your stuff when it comes to health and safety rules. Be part of the hotel crisis and fire teams and know all the drill. Stay in the loop with other departments and staff to keep things running smoothly and guests happy. Qualifications What we're looking for... Most important is that you know how to provide a great and memorable guest experience – whether it’s for someone staying with us or just stepping in for a drink or a bite to eat. You have experience in a similar role, or as an Assistant looking for further development with a demonstrable track record of excelling in Front Office operations and procedures. If you’re familiar with Opera or similar front desk operating system and understand GDS that would be a big advantage. You will be required to work flexible shift patterns which will include weekdays and weekends to support the team, as and when required. Your humble and open to ideas. We leave our egos at the door and help get it done. You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once. Additional Information What's in it for you... Opportunity to take party in an amazing opening team, Hyde is doing it differently. 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance. A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing. Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners. Enjoy an experience stay at Hyde and a meal for two after your discovery period. Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift. Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities Cycle to work scheme The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands. Hyde is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential. Department: Reception The company Bohemian & Chic When Hyde Lounge opened in 2005, it transformed the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, along with the concept of nightlife itself. Since then, the brand has expanded to include Hyde Hotels and Residences, Beach Clubs, and Mixology Lounges, inviting its followers to be the first to know, and introducing them to the latest and greatest in nightlife adventures. Every guest at Hyde Hotels is treated like a Hyde Lounge regular. Hyde fosters a sense of mystery – the exciting feeling that anything can happen.

Salary - £13 to £15 per hour Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant BAO Kings Cross are seeking a Bartender/FOH 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 Bartender/FOH looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Position As a Bartender and member of Front of House, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Bartender or Waiter/Waitress within a high quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; Good knowledge of or experience in Asian cuisine and culture is a bonus! The Benefits We want to create a great place to work that mirrors the soft fluffy embrace of a BAO We have a commitment to work life balance. Our rotas are based on 6 shifts over 5 days, with a maximum of 1 double. You will get 2 weeks rotas in advance so you can have a life outside of work. Your development is important to us. Within your first year with us, you’ll have three reviews, giving you the platform to tell us how we can support you better, and to identify development opportunities. We’re serious on our education, meet School of BAO. Learn Mastery, Discover Artistry. A meticulously crafted calendar of events, workshops, talks. Our perks, hands down the best hospitality discount in London. 50% off food and drink across all of BAO and JKS restaurants, plus some rotating restaurant discounts. We have our own currency, meet BAOcoin. A reward scheme where you earn BAOcoin by displaying BAO behaviours, and cash in prizes from the BAOshop. There are other ways to earn some cash with the BAO Pyramid Scheme. Sell the BAO dream to your friends, and earn up to £500 for a referral. We’re serious about our parties. Our record turnout for our parties speaks for itself. At the beginning of the year we have a huge Wei Ya Party paired with our Annual Awards Ceremony. Our second large party is our Moon Festival BBQ in September. For good measure we throw in a handful of Karaoke Parties in the middle. The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 5 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu.

Job Title: WK Events Manager Days/Hours This is a 18-22 hour/ 4 day a week role. You will work up to 45 hours in 'peak season' per week (roughly May-September) but off peak will be considerably less. 4-5 day working week as standard. Mondays off when weekend work is required. Event work can happen at irregular times! Location: SW18 based and other locations (on events) London locations + outside of London events travel Salary Offered £15ph (admin and small events) Up to £20ph (larger events) Reporting to: Ops Manager/ MD Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving License, Confident driver with various vehicles. OVERVIEW OF WELL KNEADED Company Overview Well Kneaded Ltd is a unique farm-table pizzeria, events company and Charity based in South West London. We serve an exciting and innovative seasonal menu of sourdough pizza, amazing pasta, locally-sourced salads, small plates and top quality drinks. We’ve won awards recognising our sustainable sourcing and supply chain, and are a charity because of our employment practices offering opportunities to young people who have faced barriers to employment. Well Kneaded has a great team culture and we’re committed to a supportive and enjoyable working environment for all our team. OVERVIEW OF EVENTS ROLE The events manager role combines client and on-event management with business development and event ops. It is a hands on role for someone who wants a great combination of management & office based work with practical on-event management. We have a busy calendar of weddings and events, especially from May- September but you will help us fill that all year round. You will be able to hit the ground running, making sure our events setups outfits look the part, are well organised, and are health and safety compliant. The events we cater span weddings, birthdays, street parties, festivals, in-house pizzeria events and corporate workshops (more recently) and more. You will be responsible for creating the amazing Well Kneaded experience ‘off-site’. A key part of your role will be clear communication with the head chef at the pizzeria and the event teams, in order that events operations are well planned and smoothly executed. The role requires your high capacity for planning and organisation.! You will be strategic and able to quickly understand the bigger operational picture of Well Kneaded for diary management and coordination, and will be an excellent team player and motivator. You will be a natural problem solver, managing both client and team expectations with an energetic flair, in the lead up to an event, and also the wind down. Responsibilities PRIMARY - Being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, responding promptly and clearly communicating how Well Kneaded can provide great food to employ great people for a greater planet and converting those enquiries into bookings. - Clarify with the client and put in place specific requirements for event logistics and staffing. - -Maintain clear records of past and upcoming events and pro-actively communicate these with accountants & internal team when needed. - Responsible for execution of our events work in line with WK Vision & values to give our clients the best events experience (internally and externally) in London including developing relationships with new venues/ clients and working with online platforms to market our events offerings. - -Maintain WK Events storage areas, including the WK lockup and any areas used in the pizzeria. - Responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety procedure on events, ensuring 100% operationally safe events, and that all events team are trained and prepared in this. This includes responsibility for regular maintenance of all events set up - -Weekly meetings with Events/Ops team to discuss anything events based. - -Manual handling of events equipment and food - SECONDARY - Grow our KERB opportunities as well as our regular client database and communications/ marketing strategy. - Take responsibility for events P&L (after 6 months in role) - Develop marketing materials (alongside ops & marketing manager) including promotions for events offerings in order to retain and grow events stakeholders (clients, venues, tasting participants, potential partnerships with local schools/ mums groups/venues, etc) - Weekly meetings with Head of Food to develop events offerings where you see gaps, within budget - If capacity, develop and market downstairs basement kitchen and/or garden for pizzeria private events together with Ops Manager and head of front of house. - Add posts directly to Instagram/ Facebook that are pertinent to events/ the team and also the pizzeria if required. - Position Type - Event role has possibility to be a job share between a senior event manager and events coordinator where the events manager has overall oversight & a focus on driving growth and coordinator has on-event/ day to day ops focus. This means role could be 2-2.5 days/ week. - EXPECTATIONS & LIMITING FACTORS - Be able to handle emergencies and last-minute changes of plan under pressure. - There is an event-staff holiday freeze in July (No holiday can be taken in July due to the full nature of the WK calendar) - The nature of the job involves a lot of weekend and evening work, so days off are generally Sundays and Mondays, with one full weekend off per month (except June/July). In quieter seasons there will be more flexibility on this. - Being able to confidently drive a manual vehicle - PERSON SPECIFICATION - The Events Manager will be committed to the Well Kneaded vision and values, with a keen interest in sustainable food and amazing event creation and will have the following: - Previous experience in events or managing/ leading a team. Including examples of responsibility for running events from start to finish. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Confident to take initiative and is pro-active in project and event management. Is as good at starting a project as well as is at finishing it, and feeding back in. - Highly organised and excellent at planning. - At least an active interest in sustainability - English; strong in both written & verbal communication, if not your first language - UK Drivers License - confident to drive multiple vehicles including a vintage van. - Strong relational skills PERKS/ BENEFITS/ HOLIDAY - 29 days holiday (statutory plus an extra for your birthday) + sick pay + pension (holiday increases 1 days/ year worked with WK after year 2, up to 4 extra days) pro rata if not full time. - 6-8 weekly reviews with line manager. - Friends and family discount (20% off bill when you eat in with f&f) - Christmas day & Easter Sunday off - If full time- Management/ Leadership training plus up to 2 team days per year Free delicious food - Being part of a team who champions each other. - 2 Complimentary tickets per year for friends and family to in-house events - Seeing transformation in the lives of young people - Pension contribution and sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: South West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Event Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: UK FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in South West London Expected start date: 06/01/2025

The Lamb and Flag is a lovely pub in Marylebone. We are currently looking a team member to join our team during the festive season.

40ft Brewery is a neighbourhood brewery in Dalston, East London. We brew modern beer serving pubs, restaurants and bars with a core range of beer in keg and small pack. Our onsite taproom pours fresh favourites and limited releases. Job Overview We are a small, driven team looking for a Bar Manager to join us as we enter what will be our busiest period yet at 40FT Brewery. The candidate will report into our Operations Manager helping to refine and grow the hospitality side of our business. Renumeration £15ph (approx £31,200 pa) plus bonus. Reports To Operations Manager. Start Date January 2025 Work Hours The successful candidate can expect an average 40 hours per week, Monday - Sunday. Rotas are prepared two weeks in advance. Responsibilities and Duties Shift Management Bookings Management Customer Service Rota Planning Staff Recruitment & Training Stock Ordering Maintenance & Cleaning Representing the brewery at beer festivals Hit KPI’s (Labour Percentage, GP Percentage & Revenue Targets) Benefits Competitive London Salary Workplace Ethical Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Private Health Care Company Gym Membership Taproom beer allowance 50% discount at all 40ft venues 30% discount at The Dusty Knuckle Bakery Opportunity to learn brewing through Taproom special brews. Please apply before 7th January 2025. Interviews to take place from second week of January.

Step into London’s ultimate winter celebration as part of the Winters of the World! We are looking for fun personable and dynamic Floor Staff to join our team for a unique festive event that brings the magic of global winter traditions to life. You will be working in a lively, fast-paced environment as we celebrate Christmas with a global twist, offering guests an immersive experience of iconic winter destinations. Serving a curated selection of premium drinks, partnering with renowned international beverage brands to deliver an unforgettable festive atmosphere. Be apart of an exciting event featuring live music from top London DJs, vibrant Alpine Apres Ski bands, and mesmerising entertainers, all set within a stunning, festive-themed enclosure. Skills and experience: Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred Familiarity with food safety regulations and proper food handling techniques Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Strong communication skills and ability to interact with customers in a friendly manner Friendly, outgoing individuals who can thrive in a high-energy, festive environment. Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Knowledge of culinary terms, ingredients, and food preparation techniques is a plus. Responsibilities: - Greet and welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner - Take customer orders and serve drinks promptly and accurately - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the venue - Monitor alcohol consumption and ensure responsible service - Upsell additional food and beverage items to increase sales - Provide excellent guest service and address customer inquiries or concerns. If you’re ready to be part of London’s ultimate winter party, apply now to join the Winters of the World team and help us deliver an unforgettable festive experience!

Winter Wonderland Seasonal Staff – Feya London Location: Winter Wonderland, London Job Type: Full-Time only About Us: Feya London is thrilled to be part of Winter Wonderland this season, offering an enchanting experience with delicious chai, specialty coffee, and delightful treats in our beautifully decorated shops. Join our team to bring warmth and joy to this festive season! Job Description: We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to join the Feya team at Winter Wonderland. As a seasonal staff member, you’ll be responsible for delivering outstanding customer service, preparing drinks, handling transactions, and ensuring our shops remain inviting and festive throughout the day. Key Responsibilities: • Greet and assist customers, providing a warm and welcoming experience • Prepare and serve drinks, including chai and coffee, with attention to quality • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop area • Process payments accurately using our ePOS systems • Uphold Feya London’s brand standards in customer interactions and service Qualifications: • Previous experience in customer service or food and beverage is a plus • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment • Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings and weekends What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate • Seasonal perks and discounts • A chance to work in a magical Winter Wonderland setting.