Who we are: The Lavery is home to a restaurant, café and elegant events spaces located on South Kensington’s Cromwell Place. The building takes its name and inspiration from its history as the former home and studio of Sir John Lavery (1856–1941), the renowned Anglo-Irish painter. Housed within a collection of Grade II-listed townhouses. The kitchen is led by Yohei Furuhashi. Yohei’s menu highlights Mediterranean seasonality while incorporating influences and ingredients from the British Isles. What we’re looking for: As the Receptionist for our restaurant and event spaces, you will play a key role in welcoming guests, managing bookings, and ensuring smooth operations at the front desk. You will act as the first point of contact for customers and play a vital role in delivering excellent customer service both in-person, over the phone and email. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, friendly, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. What you will be doing: Telephone & Bookings Management: Handle booking requests, modifications, and cancellations. Provide information on restaurant opening hours, menu, and special events. Take and relay messages for management or your colleagues. Confirm bookings and reservations system. Guest Services & Reception: Act as a first point of contact and greet guests warmly upon arrival. Handle walk-in enquiries about availability and waiting times. Assist guests with cloakroom service and retrieve coats upon departure. Manage lost property. Provide information about restaurant policies and services. Administrative & Communication Duties: Respond to email enquiries about bookings, private events, and special requests. Maintain an organised log of VIP guests or special occasions. Communicate guest preferences and special requests to the team. Coordinate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service. Update booking systems or guest records as needed. Event & Private Dining Coordination: Provide initial information about private dining and event bookings. Forward event enquiries to the appropriate team. Assist in organising guest lists or special event details. General Support Tasks: Assist with printing and preparing menus, place cards, or signage. Ensure the reception area is tidy and welcoming. Monitor guest feedback and pass relevant comments to management. Sort and deliver incoming post and parcels. Adhere to all fire safety procedures and assist in the evacuation process in the event of a fire. Carry out administrative tasks and provide support for all departments and when required. Conditions of Work: Flexible hours contract with weekend, sometimes 3+ evening shifts per week and bank holidays. £14 per hour + tronc What you’ll get: 50% Off at The Lavery Restaurant: Make the most of our incredible restaurant with a discounted price for you and up to 4 friends and family. Office Socials and Events: Strengthen team bonds and learn more about our industry with our exciting lineup of social events throughout the year.? Health Shield: Employee Assistance Program: Need a helping hand or a listening ear? Our employee assistance program is here to support you through life's ups and downs. From counselling services to wellness resources, we've got your back every step of the way.
Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We are searching for a confident Senior Receptionist to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Senior involves providing a quick, friendly, and professional service at all times. You are able to confidently share your knowledge and recommendations of the menu to our guests and ensure they have the very best Ivy experience when they visit us. About you: You are positive and responsive to our guest’s needs and exceed expectations when it comes to service delivery. You are a team player who delights in being professional and well-mannered with both guests and team members. About us: We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way. Please also attached your CV with application
Job overview Under the general guidance and supervision of the Executive Head Housekeeper and Housekeeping Manager and within the limits of the company’s policies and procedures, it is essential to ensure that the associated areas are cleaned, free of abstractions and risks to the standards established to meet the need. To provide a consistent, professional approach to all guests through the highest standards of product and service. To actively contribute to meeting and exceeding hotel targets. Operational Requirements To arrive for work at the time specified on the Rota, correctly dressed for duty, as per the laid down procedure. To ensure all provided work tools / equipment are well maintained and in proper functional order. To ensure safety and return of all keys, in his/her possession. To ensure that a job of the day is completed in every area daily. To minimise wastage at all opportunities. To ensure engineering issues are reported to the Maintenance and fixed. To ensure that bedroom linen is not used for cleaning. Responsibilities To allocate tasks for Floor Supervisors within the shift to ensure all operational requirements are met. To deal with lost and found according to the lost and found procedure. To ensure Productivity List, Room Attendants rotas, Linen delivery note are updated daily. To make room attendant, Public Area and Evening Room Attendant Rotas every Wednesday Run sold room reports, verify room status, determine discrepant rooms, prioritize room cleaning, and update status of departing guest rooms. Assist Housekeeping management in managing daily activities. Act as a liaison to coordinate the efforts of Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry. Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms with the Front Desk. Prepare and distribute assignment sheets/work boards to Housekeeping staff. Record, monitor, and update list of ‘Do Not Disturb' rooms. Ensure that vacant dirty rooms are cleaned by the necessary time and assign rush rooms and rooms previously on the ‘Do Not Disturb' list. Complete required Housekeeping paperwork. To conduct departmental opening up / closing procedures according to shift allocation. To ensure that all Bedrooms are covered for that day. Answer the Telephone in a courteous and efficient manner, as per Hotel standards. Record all incoming calls, requests, tasks and incidents on the log sheet and ensure that they are followed up. To make sure that all guest requests are carried out to the Hotel standards. To monitor the movements of the bedrooms throughout the day making sure that the Floor Supervisors know which rooms is V.I.P or have special requests for them. To liaise with reception to ensure all VIP or special requirements are followed through, and that the appropriate rooms are ready for guests on arrival known. Ensure that all discrepancy rooms and departure report are monitored, checked and send to the reception. Maintains guestroom history files. To monitor and check out of order rooms in the computer and ensure that the reason why they are out of order. To report immediately any matters concerning the Security of the Hotel to a Duty Manager on duty. To ensure that all accidents are reported to a Duty manager on duty. Check rota on daily basis and make sure we have enough staff to cover the rooms. Be flexible with different shifts and make sure the crew rooms are allocated on timely manner starting from 5am Ensure store items are ordered on timely manner for the office and guest rooms. Team Requirements To ensure allocated tasks within the shift are met and completed as per standard. To identify training needs and communicating with the Deputy Head Housekeeper. To inform the Deputy Head Housekeeper of any irregularities in the conduct and / or appearance of staff within department or another department. In case of fire, bomb emergencies, assist in evacuating staff and guest in their area to the assembly point. Benefits Meals on duty Staff uniform Company pension contribution after you passing your probation period Recommend a friend fee 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Dry cleaning of your uniform (if applicable) Training fund assistance of NVQ’s Awards and Recognition Programme Seasonal annual parties Staff rate with IHG hotels globally We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in all hotels:
Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We are searching for a confident Waiter to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Waiter involves providing a quick, friendly, and professional service at all times. You are able to confidently share your knowledge and recommendations of the menu to our guests and ensure they have the very best Ivy experience when they visit us. About you: You are positive and responsive to our guest’s needs and exceed expectations when it comes to service delivery. You are a team player who delights in being professional and well-mannered with both guests and team members. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.
Description Gaucho are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head Receptionist to join one of our Gaucho teams! The ideal Head Receptionist candidate will be passionate and want to grow within a busy, high end environment. They will demonstrate personality and warmth towards guests, and be a Gaucho ambassador. We are looking for someone with previous Head Receptionist experience, and experience managing a team. Key responsibilities of the Head Receptionist • To work with or develop suitable strategies & reservation that optimise restaurant capacity, • To regularly review adherence to all agreed systems and correct where necessary, • Floor plan and section management with recordable history of section allocation, • Allocate tasks to members of the team adjusting according to service requirements, • Collation of guest database through accurate records and database systems, • Staffing Levels managed including costed rotas, holiday management and productivity management, • To understand and pro-actively work towards all cover growth targets for the business Requirements for Gaucho Head Receptionist • Previous experience as a Head/Senior Receptionist, • Enthusiasm for hospitality, and a fast-paced working environment, • A warm and hospitable personality, • Strong leadership skills Training and benefits • 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants, • Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform, • Training in the Rare L.A.B, • Career development and training, • Staff food breakfast and lunchtime of every day worked
Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We’re searching for an enthusiastic Barback to join a supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as a Barback will include welcoming customers, taking drink orders, and making recommendations. You will support with stock taking and ordering supplies, and always uphold the standards of cleanliness and hygiene behind the bar. About you: You’ll have a hands-on approach to the role and be a real team player. You are friendly and professional with a genuine passion for food and drinks. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.
Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We are searching for a confident Waiter to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands. Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Cycle to Work Scheme. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Waiter involves providing a quick, friendly, and professional service at all times. You are able to confidently share your knowledge and recommendations of the menu to our guests and ensure they have the very best Ivy experience when they visit us. About you: You are positive and responsive to our guest’s needs and exceed expectations when it comes to service delivery. You are a team player who delights in being professional and well-mannered with both guests and team members. About us: We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.
Pizza chef - We are looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to join us in the Museums in South Kensington. The Natural History Museum and the Science Museum restaurants are open seven days a week to serve our customers freshly made lunch, pizzas, burgers and drinks. No evening shifts! About the Pizza Chef role: The ideal candidate will: • Have experience working as a pizza chef in a fast-paced kitchen, • Have experience in hand stretched pizza making, • Be passionate about delivering quality, handcrafted pizzas, • Support the kitchen team with other food preparation when necessary
About the job Job Description As Transport Operations Manager, you are responsible for the day to day managing of all transportation matters within DO & CO. This includes managing members the transport department that includes landside and airside supervisors, support staff, drivers and loaders. Overseeing the operational planning of flight and people schedules and managing the live airside and operation. Through strong communication, you will ensure all members of the transport team are aware of the expectations of their role, and how to operate safely airside. You will play a major part in supporting the DO & CO family to deliver exceptional food and service, maintaining the high reputation of DO & CO with our partners. Day to day managing of all people management processes for the Transport department both airside & landside Collaborating with other internal departments to ensure that flights are serviced on time in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure success is not limited to your department. Operational point of contact for external stakeholders such airline clients and airport contacts. Taking the lead with confidence, and being dependable during times of disruption. Motivating the team, and providing direction and guidance to Supervisors, Support team, driver and loaders on shift. Managing, reporting, and implementing any changes as required, to ensure DO & CO is compliant with the regulations relating to airside and landside operations. Having the composure and ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to scheduled flight operations. Taking the initiative to create and maintain an environment of continuous improvement and positivity. You will be precise and have great attention to detail when recording and completing paperwork as well as ensuring all records are up to date. Maintaining the DO & CO high standards by ensuring airside and landside deliveries are on time and in accordance with airline and airport safety standards. Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders. Contributing to the team’s successes in periods of disruption or where required due to heavy workload. Ensuring all aspects of the operation are assessed and all members of the department consider DO & CO a safe place to work. Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family Company Description Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress. Qualifications You are a role model, leading by example, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentality Passion and motivation for delivering high levels of safety and service standards. Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best Strong, dependable leader that will happily join and assist your team to maintain the high DO & CO standards at any given moment You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong verbal and written English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed on all important matters Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family Have energy and drive to deliver beyond expectations and effectively balance priorities and always looking for ideas and opportunities to improve our service and operations Approachable leader that the large DO & CO Family can depend on and trust With your guidance, your department will always remain a safe place to work and operate You must have previous experience in Operations Management role. You must have a clean, 5-year checkable history due to working in a restricted zone of an airport Additional Information We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities. A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas! Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status #docolondon Department: Room Division Management Language required: English. The company As a global powerhouse within the hospitality and airline industry, DO & CO is one of the most exciting and revered businesses across the globe. From the pit lane of the Formula 1, through the iconic restaurants & hotels of Vienna and Munich, to the culinary delights served at 37,000 feet, DO & CO offers anyone joining an incredible journey to the top. At DO & CO luxury and elegance are at the forefront of everything we do. Our secret to success lies in the unwavering dedication of our staff members, who are passionate hosts committed to ensuring that each and every one of our guests feels welcomed, comfortable, and well-cared for. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, our team is always ready to go above and beyond to provide you with the highest level of service and attention to detail. With a reputation for flexibility, personal service, and exceptional product quality, DO & CO is synonymous with luxury and elegance. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our business, from the quality of our products to the excellence of our service. Our employees are the heart of our brand, and it is their exceptional dedication, love for detail, and adherence to our service-oriented principles that make DO & CO truly unique and unmistakable in the marketplace.
The Natural History Museum, South Kensington are looking for experienced chefs to join the team. We believe our people play an instrumental part in our business. High volume lunch service only, working within a large kitchen team producing a selection of burgers, salads and various other mains and sides. 5 days out of 7, no late finishes! This position requires chefs with experience in the kitchen and a good attitude to work in this high volume business. We offer development to further your career in growing and exciting company. Fantastic training system Free lunch on shift Endless teas and coffees whilst your working 50% of food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free coffee on days off too! And you get to work in this Iconic Museum.