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Experienced waiter/waitress preferably with knowledge of Italian restaurants.

5 days per week including weekends 36-40 hours Location - Hadley Wood EN4 Limes, an incredibly bustling locale serving over 1000 customers per week, is expanding. As a result, we are seeking to add a professional and experienced Waitress/Waiter to our dynamic team in our newest location HADLEY WOOD EN4. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to become part of our team of 10 innovative and hardworking individuals. Responsibilities: 1. Deliver exemplary service while maintaining utmost professionalism., 2. Help prepare and serve drinks both hot and cold to meet customers needs., 3. Maintain a clean and sanitized work station following all health and safety guidelines., 4. Welcome customers, present menus, answer questions, and make recommendations., 5. Accept orders and handle cash and card transactions., 6. Participate in productive team briefings and contribute to a positive work atmosphere., 7. Engage with customers in a friendly manner, ensuring a pleasant and satisfactory café experience. Requirements: 1. Minimum of 1 year experience working in cafes or restaurants., 2. Excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor., 3. Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment., 4. Ability to multitask and work well under pressure., 5. Good team player with a positive attitude. Working Hours: shift details will be discussed during the interview process, working weekends is a must. If you are an experienced individual who loves the cafe atmosphere, excels at customer service, and are ready for an exciting challenge, we invite you to join us at Limes. Let's brew success together!

About Khayal Khayal is a Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired restaurant dedicated to delivering exceptional food, warm hospitality and a memorable dining experience. We are looking for friendly, professional and enthusiastic waiters and waitresses to join our team and help create a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Key Responsibilities • Welcome guests warmly and provide excellent customer service., • Present menus, explain dishes and make recommendations., • Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently., • Serve food and drinks professionally and promptly., • Ensure tables are clean, organised and properly set., • Check on guests throughout their dining experience to ensure satisfaction., • Handle customer enquiries, special requests and complaints professionally., • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, bar staff and management., • Process bills and payments accurately., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety., • Follow restaurant procedures and health and safety regulations., • Support colleagues to ensure smooth daily restaurant operations. Requirements • Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment is preferred., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • A friendly, confident and professional attitude., • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-focused approach., • Good personal presentation and a professional manner., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • A willingness to learn about our menu and provide recommendations to guests. What We Offer • Competitive pay and tips., • A friendly and professional working environment., • Training and development opportunities., • Opportunities for career progression., • The chance to be part of a growing restaurant brand. Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who takes pride in hospitality, enjoys interacting with people and understands that excellent service is about more than simply serving food. You should be attentive, reliable and passionate about creating an exceptional dining experience for every guest. How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief introduction explaining why you would be a great fit for the Khayal team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Waiter/Waitress to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a restaurant environment, a strong passion for hospitality, and the skills necessary to deliver exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: • Welcome and seat guests, ensuring a warm and friendly experience., • Accurately take and deliver food and drink orders., • Maintain high presentation standards when serving dishes., • Provide menu recommendations and accommodate special requests., • Handle customer payments and ensure accurate billing., • Keep tables clean and well-presented at all times., • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth service. Requirements: • Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a restaurant., • Strong communication and customer service skills., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Friendly and professional demeanor., • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you have a passion for great food and outstanding service, we look forward to hearing from you!

We are a new restaurant and we are looking to hire someone with the experience

We are looking for a brillant and responsible person to add to our team

Join the L’Arte Family! 🍝We’re expanding and looking for passionate Waiters/Waitresses with at least 5 years experience at📍L’arte Cockfosters, if you’ve got a love for great food, genuine experience in the hospitality, and vibrant Italian culture, this is your chance to be part of the most modern Italian restaurant group in Barnet!feel free to contact us And Come share your passion, bring your energy, and grow with us at L’ArteAll the candidates must have at least 5 years previous experience in restaurants (Italian is a plus )

Turkish restaurant is looking for waiters with experience and good costumer service! We are based in colindale nw9 ! The name of the restaurant is Bizim charcoal for more information please contact me!

We are currently hiring for a part time or full time waiter/waitress to join our team immediately. To be successful you need to have a positive can do attitude and be able to work under pressure. Previous experience in restaurant is desired. Most important is a smile. Salary is Negotiable. Please note do not contact the restaurant directly. Online applications only.

🌟 Why work with us? • A friendly and welcoming team, • Supportive management, • A positive and fun working environment, • Opportunities to learn and grow, • Great team spirit, • No two days are ever the same! If you’re passionate about hospitality and want to work somewhere you can feel valued and appreciated, come and be part of our team! 📩 Get in touch with us today to find out more or apply. Great food. Great people. Great place to work. ❤️

Join our team in a customer-facing role, delivering a friendly and welcoming experience to every guest. We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who can remain calm and effective under pressure. Previous restaurant experience is desirable, along with a friendly approach and a warm, welcoming smile.

Purpose of the role To take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, delivering consistently high-quality food while maintaining an organised, safe and commercially efficient operation. The Head Chef will lead and develop the kitchen team, manage preparation and service, control food costs and waste, and work closely with restaurant management to meet agreed standards and business targets. Key responsibilities 1. Kitchen operations and service • Lead the kitchen during preparation and service, taking an active role in cooking and managing the pass., • Plan daily preparation levels around bookings, expected trade and upcoming events., • Allocate duties clearly and ensure each section is ready before service., • Check dishes for taste, temperature, portion size and presentation before they leave the kitchen., • Maintain consistent standards through agreed recipes, preparation methods and plating specifications., • Communicate with front of house about availability, specials, dietary requests and service delays., • Resolve kitchen problems promptly and respond constructively to customer feedback. 2. Team leadership and staffing • Lead by example, creating a professional, respectful and accountable working environment., • Prepare kitchen rotas in line with anticipated trade and agreed labour budgets., • Organise effective cover for holidays, absence and busy service periods., • Train new starters and develop existing staff in cooking techniques, recipes, service standards and safe working practices., • Monitor performance, provide regular feedback and address concerns with management., • Support recruitment and identify training needs across the kitchen team., • Ensure opening, closing and handover duties are completed consistently. 3. Food costing, purchasing and stock control • Work to agreed food gross-profit, purchasing and waste targets., • Maintain accurate recipe costings, portion specifications and preparation yields., • Monitor ingredient price changes and flag their impact on dish profitability., • Place orders in line with forecast demand, available stock and approved budgets., • Check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition, resolving discrepancies with suppliers., • Maintain stock rotation, labelling and organised storage., • Complete regular stocktakes and investigate unusual usage or discrepancies., • Record and review waste, taking practical steps to reduce overproduction, spoilage and avoidable losses. 4. Menu development • Work with management to develop dishes and menus suited to the restaurant’s customers, concept and price points., • Balance creativity with profitability, kitchen capacity and speed of service., • Trial and cost new dishes before introduction., • Produce clear recipe cards, portion guides and presentation standards., • Train the team before menu changes go live., • Keep ingredient and allergen information up to date when recipes or suppliers change. 5. Food safety, hygiene and safe working • Take day-to-day responsibility for implementing the restaurant’s food-safety procedures., • Ensure staff follow agreed controls for storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating and cleaning., • Maintain accurate food-safety records and ensure required checks are completed., • Manage allergen information and communication, including controls to reduce cross-contact., • Maintain cleaning schedules and verify that work areas, equipment and storage areas meet the restaurant’s standards., • Report equipment faults, safety hazards and maintenance requirements promptly., • Support inspections and audits, completing agreed corrective actions., • Ensure staff use equipment safely and follow the restaurant’s health and safety procedures. 6. Communication and accountability • Hold regular kitchen briefings and communicate priorities clearly., • Attend management meetings and report on food costs, waste, staffing and operational issues., • Agree purchasing, menu changes and staffing decisions within the authority set by management., • Work closely with front of house to improve service flow and the customer experience., • Maintain clear handovers so the kitchen operates consistently in the Head Chef’s absence. Person specification Essential • Proven experience leading a restaurant kitchen as a Head Chef, or as a Senior Sous Chef ready to take full responsibility., • Strong practical cooking skills and the ability to maintain consistent standards during busy services., • Experience managing, training and motivating a kitchen team., • Sound understanding of recipe costing, portion control, stock management and waste reduction., • Practical knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and safe kitchen working., • Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills., • Ability to plan preparation, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure., • Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable • Experience in [insert cuisine or restaurant style]., • Relevant professional cookery qualifications or equivalent practical experience., • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to complete suitable supervisory training., • Experience developing menus and maintaining recipe-costing systems., • Familiarity with digital ordering, stock-control or rota software., • Experience supporting food-safety inspections and internal audits.

DI LORO, a family-run Italian Ristorante, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Manager to join our dedicated team. This role is crucial in supporting the General Manager with the daily operations of our restaurant, ensuring exceptional service and an outstanding dining experience for our guests. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the overall management of daily restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house functions., • Supervise, train, and motivate staff, ensuring high standards of service and productivity., • Monitor and maintain restaurant cleanliness, hygiene, and health and safety standards., • Oversee customer satisfaction, handling inquiries and resolving issues promptly and professionally., • Support with inventory management, stock control, and ordering., • Assist in scheduling staff shifts and managing labor costs effectively., • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures., • Contribute to a positive and efficient working environment. Qualifications and Experience: • Proven experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a restaurant or hospitality setting., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • A passion for high-quality food and service., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes consistently, following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Key responsibilities include: • Organising mise en place and keeping your section fully stocked for service, • Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistent standard, • Working efficiently during busy services while maintaining quality, • Communicating clearly with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Following food safety, allergen control, hygiene and cleaning procedures, • Maintaining an organised workstation and using equipment safely, • Supporting the wider kitchen team and helping with deliveries, storage and stock rotation Previous experience in a professional kitchen is preferred. You should have strong practical cooking skills, good attention to detail, a reliable and professional approach, and the ability to work calmly as part of a busy team. Flexibility to work agreed shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Our Italian Ristorante is looking for experienced Bartenders and Waiters/Waitresses to join our team. We have immediate openings for both full-time and part-time positions, with an immediate start available. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for crafting and serving a variety of beverages, interacting with guests, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area. As a Waiter/Waitress, your duties will include taking food and drink orders, serving guests, and ensuring an excellent dining experience. We are seeking reliable and team-oriented individuals with: • Proven experience in a similar role within a restaurant or bar setting., • Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor., • High standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

The floor staff is responsible for delivering a high level of customer service to all guests, ensuring they have a memorable dining experience. This role involves greeting and seating guests, taking food and drink orders, delivering meals, and providing attentive service throughout the customer’s visit. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Customer Service: • Greet guests warmly upon arrival and assist with seating arrangements., • Present menus, explain daily specials, and answer questions about menu items, beverages, and other restaurant services., • Take accurate food and beverage orders and relay them to the kitchen and bar staff promptly. 1. Order Management: • Ensure that all orders are prepared and served according to the restaurant’s standards and within a reasonable time frame., • Serve food and beverages to guests, ensuring the correct dishes are delivered to each customer., • Check back with customers to ensure satisfaction with their meals and beverages. 1. Dining Area Maintenance: • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including setting up and clearing tables, refilling condiments, and resetting tables after guests leave., • Monitor the dining area for spills, messes, and other potential hazards, addressing them promptly to maintain a safe environment., • Assist with the arrangement of seating and tables to accommodate reservations and walk-in guests. 1. Payment Handling: • Present the bill to customers and process payments accurately, handling cash, credit cards, and other forms of payment., • Ensure that the cash register balances at the end of each shift, reporting any discrepancies to the Floor Manager. 1. Team Collaboration: • Work closely with kitchen staff, bartenders, and other floor staff to ensure smooth operation and a seamless dining experience for guests., • Communicate any special requests, allergies, or dietary restrictions to the kitchen and bar staff., • Assist with training new floor staff as required. 1. Complaint Resolution: • Handle customer complaints and concerns professionally, seeking to resolve issues to the customer’s satisfaction., • Escalate unresolved complaints to the Floor Manager or Restaurant Manager when necessary. 1. Compliance and Safety: • Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards., • Follow all restaurant policies and procedures, including those related to uniform, grooming, and punctuality., • Attend regular training sessions on service standards, food handling, and emergency procedures. Qualifications: • Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably in a restaurant or hospitality setting., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude., • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively., • Basic math skills for handling payments and making change. Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays of food and beverages for extended periods., • Capable of lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds., • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Additional Skills: • Knowledge of food and beverage menus, including basic wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge, is a plus., • A passion for customer service and hospitality.

Assistant General Manager — Progression to General Manager MEAA London MEAA is looking for an ambitious, experienced Assistant General Manager to join our London restaurant with a clear objective: develop into the General Manager role within approximately 3–6 months. This is not a conventional AGM position. We are looking for someone capable of becoming the person ultimately responsible for one of our busiest restaurants. MEAA London is a high-volume operation serving approximately 4,000 covers per week, with around 150 covers and generating approximately £100,000 in weekly revenue. It combines the pace and complexity of a major-volume restaurant with the standards, attention to detail and personal service expected from a premium hospitality business. The opportunity You will initially work alongside the existing management team, learning the MEAA operation, culture and standards while progressively taking responsibility for the restaurant. The 3–6 month development period will cover the full GM remit, including: * Leading a large FOH and management team through high-volume services * Maintaining consistently high standards across up to 4,000 weekly covers * Taking ownership of guest experience and handling issues confidently * Recruitment, onboarding, training and development * Building a strong management and supervisory team beneath you * Rotas, labour deployment and productivity * Sales performance and commercial decision-making * Wage and operating cost control * Restaurant P&L understanding and accountability * Driving average spend and identifying revenue opportunities * Maintaining service, presentation, cleanliness and brand standards * Using guest feedback and operational data to improve performance * Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen leadership * Developing regular customers and ensuring our best guests are recognised * Leading pre-shifts, management meetings and performance reviews * Taking increasing responsibility for the entire operation until ready to step into the GM position Who we’re looking for We are not looking for someone who simply wants their next AGM job. We’re looking for somebody who wants to run a substantial restaurant and can demonstrate that they have the potential to do so. You will probably already be a strong AGM, Deputy GM or experienced senior restaurant manager within a high-volume operation and feel ready for the next step. You should be comfortable operating in an environment doing £100k+ per week and understand that delivering 4,000 covers requires organisation, pace and strong management rather than simply being visible on the restaurant floor. You should be: * A strong and confident leader * Commercially aware * Highly organised * Excellent with guests * Comfortable managing and developing people * Calm during extremely busy services * Able to hold people accountable without creating a negative culture * Obsessed with consistency and detail * Comfortable working with numbers and KPIs * Able to identify problems before they become problems * Hands-on when necessary, without becoming trapped in individual sections * Ambitious enough to want responsibility for the whole business Experience in a high-volume premium restaurant, busy independent group or quality multi-site restaurant business would be particularly relevant. What success looks like This role comes with a genuine progression plan. During your first months you will be expected to demonstrate that you can progressively take ownership of: People → Service → Operations → Commercial Performance → The Entire Restaurant The intention is that, once you have demonstrated that you can consistently operate the restaurant to the required standard, you will progress into the General Manager position. This is therefore an opportunity for someone who is already close to GM level but wants the opportunity, support and scale to make that step. About MEAA MEAA is built around excellent food, atmosphere and genuinely warm hospitality. We want high standards without stiff or scripted service. Our managers are expected to know their teams, know their customers and create an environment where people enjoy working as much as customers enjoy visiting. As MEAA grows, there will also be opportunities beyond individual restaurant management for the strongest people within the business. Location: London Position: Assistant General Manager Progression: General Manager Expected development period: approximately 3–6 months Restaurant volume: approximately 4,000 covers per week To apply: Send your CV together with a short introduction explaining the size and type of operation you currently manage and why you believe you’re ready to progress into a GM role.

Experience required for Barista and food handling (sandwich making)1-2 years with references. Health and hygiene certification to date is a must. Distance from work no more then 1/2 hour travel. Fool time only! Please don’t apply if you don’t answer all the above criteria. Must be available for weekends,bank holidays and half terms. Must have all legal documents for working legal in the UK.

Join a family-run modern Mediterranean restaurant rooted in Greek cooking, with a contemporary approach and a focus on quality ingredients and charcoal-grilled meats. We are looking for a bartender and waiter/waitress to become part of our restaurant team.

Izgara Hatch End is a busy Turkish charcoal grill restaurant looking for an experienced, confident waiter/waitress to join our front-of-house team. Immediate start. Pay: £12.71–£15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time Start: Immediate What we're looking for: • Previous experience as a waiter/waitress in a busy restaurant (essential), • Confident selling skills — comfortable upselling drinks, sides and specials, • Strong communication and a warm, professional manner with guests, • Able to work as part of a fast-paced team during busy service, • Flexible availability including evenings and weekends, • Right to work in the UK What we offer: • Competitive pay above minimum wage, • Full-time, stable hours, • Staff meals on shift, • Tips, • Friendly, supportive team environment, • Opportunity to grow with a well-known local restaurant About us: Izgara Hatch End is a Turkish charcoal grill restaurant known for quality food and warm hospitality. We're investing in our team and looking for waiters/waitresses who take pride in great service and aren't afraid to sell. To apply: Message us on JobToday or drop your CV in at the restaurant. Interviews this week.