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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    4 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. And 9 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As we prepare for our second London opening in Spring 2027, we're looking for an experienced General Manager to join the team. As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the restaurant operation, leading the team while working closely with your Heads of Department. You'll be responsible for the commercial performance of the restaurant, from driving sales and growing the business to managing costs and delivering a healthy P&L. You'll have the autonomy to run the restaurant, build a high-performing team and create the structure needed to deliver exceptional standards as we continue to grow in the UK. You'll also be a key link between our London operation and the wider Nouvelle Garde team in France, representing the business and building strong relationships with our partners and suppliers in the UK. What success looks like • You'll build a strong leadership team, setting clear expectations, leading by example, and developing your Heads of Department to take ownership of their areas., • You'll take full ownership of the restaurant's P&L, understanding what drives performance and making commercially smart decisions that grow sales and protect profitability., • You'll actively identify opportunities to grow the business and establish the restaurant within the London market., • You'll deliver an exceptional guest experience, ensuring consistently strong service while using guest feedback and reviews to continuously improve., • You'll ensure the restaurant operates safely and compliantly, maintaining excellent standards across food safety, health & safety, licensing and all relevant UK requirements., • You'll create a culture of high standards, accountability and great communication, leading from the front., • You'll help build the systems, rituals and ways of working we need as a growing business, bringing ideas and turning them into practical solutions., • You'll build strong relationships with the Nouvelle Garde team in France, as well as our UK suppliers and partners. What you'll bring • You're an experienced General Manager with a minimum of 5 years running high-volume restaurants in London., • You're an experienced leader who knows how to build strong management teams, set clear expectations, give feedback and develop people., • You have full P&L experience and a strong commercial mindset, with a clear understanding of how to drive sales, manage costs and build a profitable restaurant., • You have an excellent understanding of UK restaurant operations, including food safety, health & safety, licensing and compliance. You are a personal alcohol licence holder., • You understand what exceptional hospitality looks like and know how to translate high standards into a consistently great guest experience., • You're confident, organised and comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and taking responsibility in a complex, fast-moving operation., • You have a builder mindset: you're curious, proactive and excited by the challenge of joining a growing business where not everything has been built yet., • Experience with new restaurant openings or growing hospitality businesses would be a plus. What we offer • Annual salary from £70,000 (including Tronc), • 48-hour contract, 5 working days and 2 days off., • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a growing company at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

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  • Weekend Supervisor
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    Weekend Supervisor
    2 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Borehamwood

    Roaming Roast is looking for someone to run our Borehamwood coffee truck at weekends. Your main responsibilities will be: -Driving the tuktuk to its location from our storage facility -Lead barista throughout the day (you will be supported by another barista) -Ensuring standards of quality and hygiene are upheld Hours: 7.30-4pm Saturday and Sunday There will always be additional hours available during the week should you wish to take them but this is not required. You must have held a full driving licence for 2 years and be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes. We are a small chain of specialty coffee trucks operating in London and Hertfordshire. Our ideal candidate is someone who has multiple years of experience as a barista and someone who is able to demonstrate their ability think and act independently. As a small business, you'll wear many hats other than just barista. As we're an outdoor coffee truck, someone who enjoys being out in all weathers essential and being a practical problem solver is highly desirable. This is an incredibility rewarding job for the right candidate. We believe that people in hospitality deserve better. So if you love standing outside talking to people whilst accepting the responsibility of managing a coffee truck for the weekend, this is for you! Run by husband and wife team Charlie and Abbi, we have a loyal customer base who come for a chat, as well as a coffee. Commonly cited as the best coffee in Borehamwood, we are a small business aiming to make a big difference to the quality of coffee people drink. We serve specialty coffee from Origin and homemade treats made by Abbi, with a commitment to delivering coffee as the roaster intends: no syrups and no squirty cream. Our dedication to quality ensures that every customer enjoys a premium coffee experience. Benefits 28 Days holiday prorated for part time 3% pension contributions Free coffee whilst on shift Staff discount on beans and treats Free PureGym membership Extra warm socks and hats are issued in winter. Suncream and hat provided in the summer! Desired experience Minimum 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) experience as a speciality coffee barista is essential Someone who is crack on and do without needing to be asked Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities Excellent Communication skills Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A team player who's known for being on time and reliable A physically practical person who is prepared to attempt to fix things when they're broken Resilience and adaptability is essential Someone who enjoys the outdoors is highly advantageous due to the nature of our business Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Sick pay, • Store discount

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  • Bar Assistant Manager
    Bar Assistant Manager
    4 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. Each with its own name, personality and story, but always with the same love for French food and hospitality. And 10 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Bar Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the Bar Manager to run the day-to-day bar operation at Brasserie Olivia. You'll lead and support the bar team during busy services, making sure drinks are prepared quickly, consistently and to the highest standard. You'll support the Bar Manager with rotas, ordering, stock and waste, while helping train and develop the team. Our bar sits at the heart of the restaurant, so you'll also be present with our guests, bringing energy, personality and great hospitality. What success looks like • You'll help run and organise a bar where drinks are prepared quickly and consistently, even during the busiest services., • You'll ensure the bar is fully prepared for service, with stock, equipment and mise en place ready before the first guests arrive., • You'll maintain excellent standards across cocktails and drinks, making sure everything is consistent and beautifully presented., • You'll support the Bar Manager with rotas, ordering, stock management and waste control, helping the bar run efficiently., • You'll coach, train and support bartenders, helping build a confident, knowledgeable and high-performing team., • You'll support recruitment by coordinating trial shifts and identifying candidates who will strengthen the team., • You'll create a great guest experience, interacting naturally with guests and bringing positive energy to the restaurant., • You'll work closely with the floor and kitchen teams to keep service running smoothly throughout every shift. What you'll bring • You're already working as a Bar Assistant Manager, or you're an experienced Senior Bartender ready for the next step., • You have strong experience working in a high-volume restaurant or bar environment., • You have excellent cocktail knowledge and are confident in preparing all the classics quickly and consistently., • You have experience with the operational side of running a bar, including staff rotas, ordering, stock management and waste control., • You're confident leading a team, giving feedback and helping bartenders develop, • You're quick on your feet, stay calm under pressure and know how to keep things moving during a busy service., • You're positive, presentable and comfortable interacting with guests and creating a great atmosphere., • Good wine knowledge would be a plus. What we offer • Annual salary from £43,000 (including Tronc), • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

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  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    4 days ago
    £35000–£39000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    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.

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  • Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    Kings Cross - Senior Sous Chef
    7 days ago
    £48000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    BAO Kings Cross is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team with care, clarity, and consistency. This is a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - perfect for someone who takes pride in high standards and supports others to do their best work. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping to set the tone on shift, guide the team, and keep service running smoothly. At BAO, we believe in building kitchens where people can grow, with a 6-shift week to support better balance and a strong focus on development. The Restaurant Just a stone’s throw from the station, BAO Kings Cross is our largest and most versatile restaurant. Designed with warm wooden panelling and clean architectural lines, the space offers a calm, considered backdrop to enjoy our full BAO menu - from fluffy steamed Bao to bold Taiwanese small plates and rice dishes. The restaurant features a large, open dining room, a private mezzanine space for group dining, and a relaxed terrace perfect for sunny days. It’s a dynamic restaurant that welcomes everything from quick solo lunches to special celebrations. The Position At BAO, we care about doing things properly - from the quality of our ingredients to how we run our kitchens. This role is all about consistency, standards, and leading by example. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver our menus to the highest standard, manage the day-to-day kitchen operation, and support your team to do their best work. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and is looking to take the next step in their culinary career. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the Head Chef in running smooth, efficient day-to-day kitchen operations, • Leading service and maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation across every dish, • Managing prep schedules, ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation, • Coaching and supporting junior team members - helping build a kind and capable kitchen culture, • Assisting with rota planning, costings, and food safety compliance What we’re looking for: • Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality-focused kitchen, • Confident in kitchen systems and structure - you know what ‘good’ looks like, • A calm, organised and detail-focused approach to leadership, • Someone who leads with kindness, communicates clearly, and sets a great example on shift The Benefits We want working at BAO to feel like stepping into a warm, fluffy bao - soft, supportive, and full of good stuff. Here's what you'll get as part of the team: Work-Life Balance • 6 shifts across 5 days, with a maximum of one double shift, • Paid overtime, • Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead Growth & Development • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals, • Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips Perks & Discounts • Up to 50% off food and drink across all BAO restaurants and discounts across friends in the industry, • Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices Rewards & Recognition • BAOcoin - earn rewards for living BAO values, then spend them in the BAOshop, • BAO Pyramid Scheme - earn up to £500 for referring someone to join the team Milestones • Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and milestones Celebrations • Annual Wei Ya & BAO Awards Party, • BAO Social Clubs: Grandma’s Home Cooking Club, Hot Pot Supperclub 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 7 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu. At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.

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  • Lead Barista & Front of House
    Lead Barista & Front of House
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    About Us At Victoria Reign, we are redefining the salon experience. We aren't just styling hair we are building a destination. Alongside our luxury hair services, we feature a vibrant, standalone-quality drink and food bar designed to attract both our salon clients and foot traffic from the outside community. We want to make noise, set trends, and be known as the absolute best spot in town for specialty drinks and bites. We are growing fast, and we need an ambitious trailblazer to help us dominate the local scene! The Role We are looking for an energetic, charismatic Lead Barista & Front of House superstar to run our front-of-house operations. You will be the heartbeat of Victoria Reign, crafting incredible drinks, dazzling walk-in customers, and making sure every salon client feels pampered. This role is a mix of high-end hospitality, beverage artistry, and community buzz-building. Key Responsibilities: Next-Level Beverage Craftsmanship: Master the bar by crafting exceptional specialty coffee, ceremonial-grade matcha, and vibrant, healthy juices and smoothies that rival any top-tier café. Front of House & Community Engagement: Welcome walk-in customers and salon guests alike with infectious energy, handling orders, running the till, and turning casual visitors into regulars. Bake & Bite Service: Showcase our curated selection of premium sweet and savoury bakery bites. Brand Ambassadorship & "Making Noise": Help us stand out! Bring creative ideas to draw in outside foot traffic, engage with the local community, and build our reputation as the best spot around. Immaculate Standards: Maintain a spotless, gorgeous bar and front-of-house area that reflects the high standards of the Victoria Reign brand. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience as a high-volume barista or high-end hospitality professional. Aesthetic and technical mastery in coffee making, matcha whisking, and blending juices/smoothies. A naturally magnetic, outgoing personality who loves interacting with people and building a loyal customer base. The hustle and multitasking skills needed to balance a busy rush of outside customers and pampering salon clients. An entrepreneurial mindset: Someone who is fiercely passionate, hungry to grow a brand, and wants to leave their mark on a rapidly expanding company. What We Offer: Competitive hourly wage plus opportunities for performance-based bonuses/tips. Genuine career progression as we expand our footprint. A creative, trend-setting environment where your ideas to "make noise" are actually heard and implemented. Generous perks and heavy discounts on salon services. How to Apply Are you ready to help us shake up the local scene and build something legendary? We want to hear from you! Send your CV and a quick note telling us your signature drink and why you're ready to make some noise or pop into the salon to introduce yourself in person.

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