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About AGORA. AGORA is a vibrant restaurant inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets, and the flavours of Greece and wider levant. Located in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market, it is the latest project by the dcco. collective [ manteca, SMOKESTAK ]. A site within the world-famous London Bridge location has been thoughtfully restored with repurposed, natural materials evocative of the raw, Greek landscapes it is inspired by. At its centre, a custom-built rotisserie where whole animals are spit roasted over open fires, whilst hand pulled flatbreads and seasonal vegetables baste beneath. In the coals, pots of hearty, humble dishes gently stew, whilst nearby at the stone slab bar, cocktails are served alongside premium roasted coffee and rustic baked goods. Our cooking focuses on minimizing waste and maximising flavour by honouring the innovative, resourceful cooking techniques of the cultures behind it. Our hosting strives to match the hospitality of the warmth of these cultures, too. We are supplier led with evolving menus that showcase the best of the season. We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development encouraging independent thinkers. About the role. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic waiter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. While experience in a similar role is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself. AGORA is as dynamic as it is fast paced, ideal for those who thrive on bustling environments. Responsibilities. Represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism. Be a warm and welcoming to all guests. Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests. Be a supportive team member for wider floor and kitchen teams. Support with the upkeep of the restaurant aesthetics, and through routine tasks on site both in and out of service. Be an ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests. Requirements. Prior experience in a similar setting desirable but not essential. We offer. £200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses. £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. Cycle-to-work scheme
Wild Is Earth Kombucha is looking for a chef/individual with catering experience interested in fermentation and fungi to prepare a unique small menu for its monthly dinner events catering for up to 20 people. Dishes will involve fermentation at its heart, experimenting with all things fermented and fungi, including kombucha. Wild Is Earth Kombucha microbrewery is based in Kentish Town, London and was officially launched on 25th May 2024 with the aim to also act as a creative, cultural and educational platform. This position is a casual hours agreement at £14 p/h depending on experience and with possibility for growth. Hoping for someone who is able to confidently experiment with new ideas and tastes and have fun creating a healthy but tasty menu with the aim to use organic, plant based, whole food ingredients while emphasising on gut health and zero waste. Important skills include: - Knowledge about food and preparing dishes from scratch - Desireable knowledge about horticulture, where foods come from, how they grow and homestead techniques - Hygiene and cleanliness, to clean meticulously after each shift - Hard working - Collaborative team worker - Able to work alone and use own initiative - Attention to detail - Creative and willing to experiment - Ambitious, respectable and humble - Reliable - Available for event shifts (TBC on monthly basis) - Able to meet and prepare beforehand researched ideas, experiments for the menu (flexible and paid) - Capacity to work preparing a menu for up to 20 people on 31st October (4pm-11:45pm) Thank you and look forward to hearing from you!