We are a warm, family-run Italian pizzeria located in the Kent / South East London area, and we’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team and help us deliver authentic Italian hospitality. About the Role As our Restaurant Manager, you will take the lead in running the day-to-day operations of our pizzeria. From managing staff and ensuring top-quality service, to maintaining smooth front-of-house operations, you’ll be the friendly face of our restaurant and play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily restaurant operations Lead, motivate, and train front-of-house staff Ensure excellent customer service at all times Manage bookings and floor plans for smooth service Monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers Maintain health & safety and hygiene standards Assist with planning promotions, events, and seasonal menus alongside the owners What We’re Looking For Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Supervisor is essential Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve issues quickly A hands-on approach with great attention to detail Passion for Italian food and family-style hospitality What We Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Immediate start available Supportive, family-run environment with opportunities to grow Staff meals and discounts The chance to be part of a genuine, community-focused restaurant 📍 Location: Kent / South East London 📅 Start Date: Immediate If you’re passionate about Italian cuisine, love working with people, and have the proven experience to run a busy restaurant, we’d love to hear from you!
🍸 Restaurant Manager – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💸 £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge | 🍴 Seasonal sharing plates Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and a banging Sunday roast. We’re part of Bart & Taylor Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re looking for a service-driven Restaurant Manager to support the GM in running our front of house. You’ll lead by example on the floor, coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, and play a key role in shaping service standards. 🔥 Why join us? • Up to £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata), • Work with a supportive GM + passionate leadership team, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station 📋 What you’ll be responsible for: • Delivering and maintaining outstanding guest service every day, • Coaching, training & inspiring the FOH team on service standards, • Supporting the GM with daily operations & shift leadership, • Managing the floor during service to ensure smooth guest experiences, • Driving a culture of hospitality, teamwork & accountability, • Supporting labour controls, compliance & company standards ✨ What we’re looking for: • A natural host with a passion for guest experience, • Strong leadership skills with a coaching mindset, • Confidence in training teams and leading service from the front, • Organised, energetic & focused under pressure
Our small, family-run pizzeria is more than just a place to grab a great slice—it’s a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels like part of the family. We take pride in using fresh, quality ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generations. What makes it a great place to work is the supportive atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and the genuine care we show for each other and our customers. Here, your ideas matter, your hard work is appreciated, and there’s always room to grow alongside a passionate, close-knit team. What You’ll Be Doing: Greeting and seating guests with a warm, friendly attitude Managing bookings, walk-ins, and takeaway collections Taking orders and handling payments using our till system Communicating effectively with kitchen and floor staff Keeping the front of house area clean, tidy, and welcoming Making sure every guest leaves with a smile ✅ What We’re Looking For: Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar front of house/host role Confident, polite, and professional at all times Excellent communication and time management skills Comfortable working under pressure during busy shifts Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends A genuine interest in hospitality and customer care 🍕 What We Offer: Competitive pay + tips Staff meals on shift Flexible rotas Supportive team and positive working environment Opportunities to grow with the busines
PART TIME OFFER TO FULL TIME As a barista on our family run speciality coffee shop, you are not just preparing drinks. You are the face of our business, the start of someone's day. We are looking for someone who brings warmth, personality and professionalism to every shift and who takes pride in both craft and community. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU -A naturally friendly, warm and talkative personality -strong communication skills and emotional intelligence -willingness to learn about speciality coffee and refine your skills -pervious cafe or hospitality experience is a plus but we are happy to train the right person -a love for talking to people, good food & coffee and creating great vibes CUSTOMER SERVICE -you are friendly, confident and naturally welcoming ,greet every customer with a warm smile and friendly energy. When you say hello make costumers feel seen and heard. -you enjoy conversation and create a space where regulars return because of the way you made them feel -you understand how to balance fast service with real connection -build genuine rapport with regulars and new visitors alike. -engage in light, welcoming conversations to create a relaxed environment. -handle customer feedback professionally and with empathy . -remember customer names and favourite/regular orders when possible. -take orders confidently and handle payments accurately COFFEE PREPARTION & BEVERAGES Knowing how to prepare espresso based drinks to speciality standards (calibrating grind, dial in, tamping, extraction, milk steaming) Know your beans: origin, tasting notes and roast level Maintain grinder calibration and espressso machine cleanliness throughtout the day. UPSELLING & PRODUCT KNOWNLEDGE - UNDERSTANDING THE CUSTOMERS MOOD & INTENT Listen carefully to cues: Are they in a rush, chatty, curious or hungry ? Recommended add ons such as non dairy milks, extra shots, syrups or food pairings Proactively recommend pastries, retail coffee or drink upgrades based on customer prefence. Learn flavour profiles, bean origins and seasonal items and confidently describe them. Encourage costumers to try new things through tasting or limited free offers DAILY SHOP OPERATIONS -Open and close the shop efficiently, folling prep and cleaning checklists. -Keep the cafe tidy, well stocked and looking beautiful -Keep customer seating and service tidy, safe & welcoming. -Restock coffee beans, milk, condiments and other supplies as needed. -Maintain hygienic practices at all times (including personal hygiene and food safety) -You consistently maintain a clean and organised workstation, whether you are behind the machine, at the counter or handling dishes -You understand and follow hygiene practices (washing hands, sanitising surfaces, prper food handling) without needing to be reminded -You alwasy leave the coffee machine and bar tidy at the end of the shift, and you jump in to clean up even when its not "your mess" • You treat the cafe like your home, from polishing glassware to folding cloths properly., • TEAM & CULTURE, • -Work closely with other staff (including family) to support each other throughout shifts, • -Communicate openly about stock needs, customer feedback or team tasks, • -Contribute to a positive, respectful environment, bring energy and humour to the team., • -Be flexible and jump in to help wherever needed (kitchen, floor, dishwashing, restocking), • -Can stay cool under pressure, know hoe to move quickly without sacrificing quality or cleanliness., • -You are reliable and you show up on time. You are ready to work and your team knows they can count on you, • Looking forward to hearing from you,, • Anna & Team!
Looking for a friendly, organised and driven person who lives locally and has experience both behind a coffee machine and on the floor as a waiter. After training the successful applicant will oversee rotas, ordering and will be responsible for maintaining standard across the small team in two sites. You must be available on weekends and be interested in Italian food. Sites are in SE21 8SW (West Dulwich) and SW2 2TJ (Tulse Hill). You will work closely with the owners.
✨☕WE ARE HIRING!🍴✨ 📍INTERVALLO - 205 Deptford High Street, SE8 3NT Intervallo is where espresso meets aperitivo... an independent café and bar in the heart of Deptford. By day, we serve specialty coffee, focacce, panini and sharing platters. In the evening it’s all about spritzes, wine, beers and classic Italian bites. We’re a small, fast-moving team with big energy and we’re looking for an experienced team member who’s confident preparing food and equally happy jumping into all parts of café life. What You’ll Be Doing • Preparing focacce, panini, sharing platters and light starters, • Making espresso-based and other café drinks, • Serving customers warmly and confidently, • Supporting day-to-day café operations What We’re Looking For • Experience in a small kitchen or café environment (food prep is key), • Confidence working with fresh ingredients and plating food beautifully, • A positive, hands-on attitude, happy to jump between food prep and café floor Send us your CV or just pop by and say hi!👋
Experienced Waite required for a bubbly restaurant in Crystal Palace. Knowledge of Italian food is a plus Duties includes • Answering question related to the menu with recommendation, • Opening and closing restaurant/bar, • Preparing drinks, cocktail and coffees up to Sapore Vero standard, • Answering phone and taking orders, • Delivering food and drinks to customers, • Processing payments, • Cleaning tables after customers, • Maintain a tidy floor and bar, • Clean and polish glassware, • You must have a positive personality always smiling to engage customers, • Most important is to make sure that customers have enjoyable experience YOU MUST HAVE: • 2+ years experience with Italian restaurant, • Good English, • Experience with coffees and cocktails If you are interested please answer here and we will be in touch with you
Critical skills needed for the job - -Has the ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other team members. -Has the ability to maintain a professional appearance and display a positive and enthusiastic approach to all tasksFront-of-house cleaning duties are essential for maintaining a clean, welcoming, and professional environment for guests. These duties typically include: Daily Cleaning Duties Sweep and mop hard floors. Spot-clean spills and stains immediately. Dust and wipe tables, chairs, counters, and shelves. Polish glass and mirrors. Arrange furniture neatly after use. 3. Entrance and Reception: Clean door handles, glass doors, and windows. Clean sinks, mirrors, and countertops. Refill soap, paper towels, and other supplies. Sanitize toilet areas and mop Empty trash bins regularly. Replace liners and ensure bins are clean and odor-free. Dust and clean decorations like artwork, plants Clean behind and under furniture. Disinfect high-touch areas, including railings and electronic Set and clean dining tables promptly between guests. Sanitize menus and other guest touchpoints. Health & Safety Considerations Use appropriate cleaning agents for each surface. Wear gloves and follow safety protocols. Display “Wet Floor” signs during and after mopping. Maintaining these tasks consistently ensures a pleasant and professional environment for guests. -Exhibit a cheerful and helpful attitude ,and provides excellent guest care -Can demonstrate a complete understanding of the menu -Be able to follow instructions to achieve brand standards -Maintain the ability to be cross-trained in all areas • Believe in exceptional guest service
WHO YOU ARE: • Someone passionate about cooking with a strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and an excellent eye for detail. - A respectful and thoughtful professional who is punctual and has a strong work ethic, driven by high standards and who consistently shows the best example of conduct. - A team player and leader with good communication skills, who is enthusiastic about teaching and passing on their knowledge, but also open to learning from others. - A competent and energetic cook who is comfortable with all sections of the kitchen, and is a fast learner if there are any areas which need improvement. - Someone creative and organised with good time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. YOU MUST HAVE: • 3+ years’ experience as a sous chef or chef. 2+ years’ experience with Italian cuisine. Good level of oral proficiency in English and/ or Italian language. Familiarity with industry best practices. Any food specific education or certification an advantage. TASKS INCLUDE: • Prepare, cook, and present food in line with the required standards of Sapore Vero. - Supporting the company in developing new menus & weekly specials. - Monitor food production to ensure consistent quality of portion size. - Take ownership of the kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef. - Follow relevant hygiene and health & safety guidelines. - Organise food, supplies, and utensils within the kitchen and in the fridges. - Stock control. - Following FIFO procedure to reduce waste of food stock. - Keep all designated areas in the kitchen clean and tidy before, during, and after the service accordingly with hygiene standards. - Check that appliance and fridges are at the required temperatures and properly closed before leaving. - Regularly clean and monitor kitchen appliances. - Work with the kitchen porter and pizza chefs to ensure the smooth running of service. - Coordinate take away orders with the pizza chef and floor staff to provide drivers with correct food. - Establish effective employee relations and maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and attitude towards all guests, clients, and employees. - Any other duties as assigned related to this position.