72 Best food bank Jobs in Richmond (October 2026)

Kiez is a Berlin-inspired new opening coming to Notting Hill, built around a tight kebab-led menu, curated cocktails, standout German and Austrian natural wines, and a world-class sound system, all set within a seriously design-led space. At 35 covers with a terrace, this will be a small, high-energy restaurant with real identity, strong neighbourhood appeal, and the ambition to become one of West London’s most exciting new spots. As Assistant General Manager, you’ll support the General Manager in bringing the concept to life, shaping the culture and standards from day one, and delivering a brilliant all-round guest experience. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the restaurant and helping shape the site from day one., • Leading from the floor and being a strong presence during service., • Working closely with the kitchen to keep service smooth, sharp, and consistent., • Helping build a team culture that feels positive, capable, and enjoyable to be part of., • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and development as the team grows., • Maintaining high standards across service, presentation, cleanliness, and the overall running of the site., • Taking real ownership of compliance and day-to-day operational standards, with confidence around health and safety, food safety, and legal responsibilities., • Overseeing the day-to-day organisation of the site, from shift organisation and admin through to licensing, hygiene, and maintenance issues., • Handling guest feedback with confidence and good judgement., • Stepping up to run the restaurant in the General Manager’s absence. What you’ll bring: • Experience in a senior floor-based management role, ideally as an Assistant General Manager or Restaurant Manager within a quality London restaurant., • An interest in natural wine, particularly German and Austrian producers, would be a big plus., • A genuine love for restaurants that have identity, energy, and cultural relevance., • A strong floor presence and the ability to lead busy services with confidence, pace, and attention to detail., • High standards, good instincts, and a hands-on approach., • A natural ability to lead people - someone who can motivate a team, read a room, and create the right energy on shift., • The appetite to be part of an opening and all that comes with it., • Flexibility to work across 5 out of 7 days, including evenings and weekends., • Full UK right to work. What’s in it for you: • The chance to be part of one of Notting Hill’s most exciting new openings., • A competitive salary package., • The opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and guest experience from the ground up., • Staff food on shift., • 50% staff discount., • Training, development, and progression opportunities as the business grows., • 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays. If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.

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At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Islington is where it all began for our restaurant and bar offering, rooted in the creative, independent spirit of Upper Street. One of our most storied and beloved sites, it has been at the heart of the Ottolenghi story for many years. What you'll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we're looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

We are beyond thrilled to have opened the long-awaited and critically acclaimed AngloThai, in partnership with John and Desiree Chantarasak, in central London. In an incredible achievement, just a few months after opening, we were awarded a Michelin star — a testament to the passion, talent, and dedication of our team. We couldn't be prouder! We're looking for an experienced and passionate Sommelier to lead and inspire our team, run a seamless service and create magical moments for our guests. We want our service to be approachable, fun and consistent whilst always ensuring high standards are met. A love for hospitality and strong attention to detail is a must with a desire to grow and develop within MJMK Restaurants. John draws influences from both sides of his Thai and British heritage to create dishes inspired by the eclectic cuisine of Thailand, while utilising the abundance of world class ingredients found within the British Isles. An alumnus from celebrated Thai restaurants Som Saa (London) and Nahm (Bangkok), John has spent the last decade honing his craft to bring this unique and exciting concept to the London dining scene. Desiree looks to her relationships with sustainably focused, small batch wine producers in Europe to complement the food at AngloThai, with many wines celebrating the craftsmanship and passion of a new generation of exciting wine growers. Well crafted, ethically minded and deeply delicious wines are the focus at AngloThai. Your responsibilities as Sommelier will include: · Collaborating with the Head Sommelier in maintaining and updating the restaurant's wine list · Working in service for lunch, dinner and private events. · Inspiring, training and empowering the FOH team to pair and sell wine confidently. · Developing relationships with wine suppliers · Wine ordering and cellar management · Assisting the Head Sommelier with wine inventory, stock counts and stock management · Ensuring that guests receive best in class wine service that enhances their experience You will deliver expert training; team empowerment and development of knowledge. You will be a great floor personality; energetic and engaging to our team, confident with experienced wine consumers and HNW individuals. Key requirements for this role are a passion for best-in-class hospitality, generosity of spirit, a positive outlook, and love of all things restaurants and people. You will need to demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and an understanding of what it takes to run some of the best restaurants in London. As a Sommelier at AngloThai, we'll offer you: · 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants · 28 days holidays, including Bank Holidays · Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants · Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling if you're struggling at work or at home. · Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us. · An enhanced pension plan after you've worked with us for 5 years. We'd love to hear from you if you're an experienced Sommelier and you're up for a new challenge and the opportunity to work alongside John and Desiree Chantarasak

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Fuelbetter

Packing and Delivery Supervisor

About Fuelbetter Fuelbetter is a fast-growing food start-up delivering fresh, nutritionally complete meals made for each customer. Every bowl is personalised. Our customers tell us their health goals, dietary needs and preferences, and we build meals around them from a library of over 120 ingredients. They include families, people managing medical conditions, pregnant women and people on GLP-1 treatments, so every meal has to be exactly right. The role We're looking for a hands-on Packing & Delivery Supervisor to own the final stage of our operation, from packing each customer's meals to delivering them to their door. You'll be part of a initial team of 5 people, including yourself. You'll lead the packing production, then drive our delivery route, making sure every customer gets the right meals, in perfect condition, on time. As a start-up, things move fast and change often. You won't just follow a process. You'll help us build and improve it. What you'll do • Receive and review the day's orders and plan packing and delivery routes, • Lead the packing production, working hands-on alongside them, allocating tasks and keeping things moving, • Make sure every customer's meals are complete, correctly sealed and labelled, paying close attention to allergens and dietary requirements, • Pack orders carefully, keeping chilled food at the right temperature, • Load the van and drive our delivery routes, delivering meals to customers safely and on time, • Represent Fuelbetter at the door, as you'll often be the only person our customers meet, • Handle delivery issues, such as missed deliveries, access problems or customer queries, calmly and professionally, • Keep packing and delivery records up to date, including temperature checks, • Look after the van, keeping it clean and reporting any faults, • Spot problems early, such as packaging shortages, errors or delays, and take the initiative to fix them, • Suggest and test better ways of working as we grow, • Train new team members and keep the packing area clean, safe and organised Who you are • Proactive. You see what needs doing and get on with it, without waiting to be asked., • Patient. You stay calm and supportive when training people, or when traffic and deliveries don't go to plan., • Detail-driven. You notice when something isn't right, because for our customers it matters., • Adaptable. You're comfortable with change, varying finish times and the pace of a start-up., • A team player who leads by example. You're happy to roll up your sleeves and work side by side with your team., • Customer-focused. You're friendly, polite and professional with every customer. What you'll need • Full UK driving licence, held for at least 3 years, with no more than 6 penalty points and no major convictions, • [Aged 25 or over, due to insurance requirements], • Experience in multi-drop delivery, and ideally some experience supervising or leading a team in food production, a kitchen or a picking and packing environment, • Good knowledge of London roads, • Comfortable using a smartphone, delivery apps, tablets or spreadsheets, • Right to work in the UK What we offer • £15 per hour, • 28 days' holiday per year, including bank holidays, • Staff meals and employee discount, • Pension scheme, • A real chance to shape how a growing start-up operates, and to grow with it

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Fulham. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to++ £48,000 ++includes earnings received through tronc.++ Base salary of £40,000 ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000! ++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role., • Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations, • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.

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Ottolenghi

Waiter // Barista Ottolenghi Richmond

At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Richmond takes everything we love about our delis and places it in the heart of one of London's most charming and green neighbourhoods. A favourite with locals and visitors alike, our Richmond deli is a true community hub and we are now looking for a talented full-time Waiter and a full-time Barista to join our team. Waiter/ Waitress What you’ll do • Welcome and seat guests, ensuring they feel looked after from the moment they arrive., • Take food and drink orders accurately and with genuine knowledge of the menu., • Serve food and beverages with care, attention to detail, and great timing., • Build rapport with guests and respond to their needs proactively., • Maintain the dining room to a high standard throughout service., • Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service flow., • Handle guest queries and feedback with professionalism and warmth., • Support the wider front-of-house team and pitch in wherever needed. What we’re looking for • Previous experience as a waiter or in front-of-house hospitality is essential., • A genuine passion for food, drink, and creating great guest experiences., • A warm, confident communicator who thrives in a team environment. Key skills • Excellent knowledge of food and drink service., • Attentive, calm, and professional under pressure., • A genuine love of hospitality and making guests feel welcome., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food, drink, and guest experience and continuous improvement. Barista / Bartender What you’ll do • Prepare and serve exceptional coffee, cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages., • Work confidently across both coffee and bar functions., • Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to every guest., • Maintain bar and coffee equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and performance., • Manage stock for both coffee and bar, minimising waste and supporting ordering., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing regulations., • Support the wider team in other sections and adapt flexibly to service needs. Key skills • Excellent technical skills across coffee and cocktails., • Flexible and adaptable to different service demands., • An engaging communicator who makes every guest interaction count., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for coffee, cocktails, and hospitality and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

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Riverside Studios

Bartender and Waiter / Waitress

Experienced Bartender & Waiting Staff About Riverside Studios Riverside Studios is a multi-arts centre on the River Thames in Hammersmith, presenting contemporary theatre, film, visual arts and television production. Alongside our artistic programme, we offer a vibrant hospitality experience for audiences, visitors and event clients. We are looking for experienced Bartenders and Waiting Staff to join our Food & Beverage team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two shifts are quite the same. You could be serving drinks before a theatre performance, managing a busy interval, looking after cinema customers, working a private event or providing table service in our restaurant. If you enjoy hospitality, working with people and being part of a busy team, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to company standards., • Provide friendly, professional and efficient customer service., • Maintain good product knowledge across drinks and food., • Take orders accurately and confidently using EPOS., • Deliver food and drinks to tables and provide attentive table service., • Keep bars, tables and front-of-house areas clean, organised and fully stocked., • Support pre-show, interval and post-show service during busy performances., • Assist with private events, corporate bookings, cinema screenings and special functions., • Assist with opening and closing procedures and complete relevant checklists., • Restock, rotate stock and minimise wastage and breakages., • Promote offers and confidently upsell food and beverages., • Follow food safety, licensing, Challenge 25, health & safety and company procedures., • Work closely with the kitchen, events and theatre teams to deliver a great guest experience., • Support colleagues across our different F&B outlets as required. What we're looking for Essential: • Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, café or hospitality environment., • Friendly, approachable and customer-focused., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Able to stay calm and efficient in a busy environment., • Reliable, punctual and well organised., • Flexible to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and theatre performance schedules. Desirable: • Cocktail and/or coffee-making experience., • Previous events, theatre or arts venue experience., • Experience using EPOS systems.

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Ottolenghi

Chef de partie Ottolenghi Richmond

At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Islington is where it all began for our restaurant and bar offering, rooted in the creative, independent spirit of Upper Street. One of our most storied and beloved sites, it has been at the heart of the Ottolenghi story for many years. What you’ll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we’re looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

The Salad Project | £14 per hour We’re looking for a confident and energetic FOH Supervisor to join The Salad Project. This is a 38-hour-per-week role, working Wednesday to Sunday across a mix of evening and daytime shifts. Shift Pattern • Wednesday: 6PM–10PM, • Thursday: 6PM–10PM, • Friday: 12PM–10PM, • Saturday: 12PM–10PM, • Sunday: 12PM–10PM Your Role • Lead one service per day and support the Restaurant Manager, • Manage and support Team Members during service, • Maintain high service, hygiene, and food safety standards, • Help improve service processes and day-to-day store operations, • Ensure the team delivers a positive customer experience, • Support the Restaurant Manager with the smooth running of the store What We’re Looking For • At least 1 year of hospitality team leadership experience, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Positive, energetic, and confident leadership style, • Ability to stay calm and resolve issues during busy services, • Reliable, punctual, and committed to the agreed shift pattern, • A hands-on approach and willingness to support the team What We Offer • £14 per hour, • 30 days' holiday, including bank holidays, • Performance-based bonus, • £100 Refer a Friend scheme, • Free meal while on shift, • Team social events, • Career progression opportunities as The Salad Project continues to grow If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and join a growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

Chef de Partie – Join Our Kitchen Team We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team.As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running your own section, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes while maintaining an organised and efficient kitchen. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard., • Take ownership of your designated section and ensure smooth service., • Maintain excellent food quality, consistency, and portion control., • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations., • Monitor stock levels and minimise waste., • Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, and ordering as required., • Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff., • Work effectively under pressure during busy service periods., • Contribute ideas for menu development and daily specials. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready for the next step., • A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food., • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment., • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays., • Right to work in the UK. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Opportunities for career progression and professional development., • Staff meals while on duty., • Employee discounts., • A supportive and friendly working environment., • The opportunity to be part of a passionate and ambitious team. If you are enthusiastic about great food, thrive in a busy kitchen, and are looking to develop your career with a professional team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our success.

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