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 a passionate Assistant Reception Manager. This is a great opportunity 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. - Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. - 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 Reception Manager: - To assist the Reception Manager in the building of an efficient department, by taking an active interest in the employees’ welfare, safety and development. - To assist the reception team in providing all staff with on-going service standards training as well as food and beverage product knowledge. - To supervise other receptionist, ensuring that the correct standards and methods of service are maintained. - To strictly adhere to the department’s operational budget and ensure that all costs are controlled and expenditure approved. - To attend training and meetings as required by the Reception Manager. - To conduct and contribute to regular departmental communications meetings. - Manage the reception desk and the flow of service into the restaurant in the Managers absence About you: - You have 1 years + experience in this position - Solution-driven individual able to work under the pressure of peak service - You love to wow guests with exceptional service - You have excellent English language skills - You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair 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.
** IN THE HEART OF CLAPHAM JUNCTION** - Immediate start As part of the kitchen team, your role is to support in the running of the kitchen, working closely with your team to ensure that we are always serving the best dishes to our guests. We have an extensive Italian menu with our own recipes which are all developed from scratch using fresh ingredients each day, so preparation is a key role within our business. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is also looking to cross-train or work towards becoming a Pizza Chef. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? 28 days holiday. Flexible shifts – to fit around the other important things in life. Love dining out? You’ll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends! Full training. Development and career progression. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS CHEF YOU'LL... Making sure all necessary preparation is done for your section. Supporting head chef and sous chef in day to day tasks. Ensure that kitchen operates in timely way that meets our quality standards. Ensure that all food is prepared and presented to specification. Be aware of and comply with dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances of customers. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. Hours: Full time position 48h per week and part time 20h per week Salary: up to £15ph