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About The Orangery: The Orangery at Kensington Palace is a historic dining venue offering breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea in an elegant royal setting. Originally built in 1704 for Queen Anne, it now provides guests with a refined dining experience within the palace gardens. Role Overview: We are looking for a Food Runner to support our front-of-house team by delivering food promptly and efficiently while ensuring exceptional guest service. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver food orders from the kitchen to tables quickly and accurately. • Assist waitstaff in ensuring all dishes are presented correctly and to the highest standard. • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of service areas. • Communicate effectively with the kitchen and service teams. • Assist in setting up and closing down dining areas as needed. Requirements: • Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality role is required. • Strong teamwork and communication skills. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • A passion for delivering excellent customer service. • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Benefits: • Opportunities for career growth. • Staff discounts. • A unique working environment in the historic Kensington Palace gardens.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 24 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Food and Drinks Runner! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA floor team! - You will be running food and drinks as well as serving wine, desserts and pasta directly to our guests at the table. - You will be opening and closing the floor, polishing cutlery and folding napkins. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation across the floor - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service and communication skills - Previous experience in hospitality - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £15.21 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £15.21 / hour

We're looking for a Drinks Runner to join our front of house team at The Ivy High Street Kensington . A Runner is an entry level position that will give you valuable insight and experience into the hospitality industry. The pace is fast and the standards are high, but if you are passionate and a quick learner, it can be the start of a great career. You will: • Assist waiters in serving food and beverages to guests • Carry food to guests, ensuring the area is cleared after • Help set up the restaurant for service • Support the chefs to ensure they are prepared for service What’s in it for you? As well as a chance to add one of the world’s most prestigious names to your CV, you’ll get: • Top class training – before the job and on the job, plus opportunities to progress • Excellent staff meals, served exactly as they are to guests • A generous staff discount at all of our Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide • Lots of great benefits including free uniform, cycle to work scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets • Reward programmes recognising employee longevity and recognising those who promote us as an employer of choice • A great work-life balance and plenty of opportunities to socialise with your team outside the workplace • External support in partnership with the charity, Hospitality in Action - providing access to legal care, financial support & personal advice The Ivy Collection Who are we? All Ivy Collection restaurants have been designed to deliver the memorable experience that is synonymous with The Ivy’s unique style, extending the magic of our celebrated West Street venue to handpicked locations across London, the UK and Ireland. Open seven days a week and offering all day dining, from breakfast to dinner with lunch, brunch and afternoon tea in between, means everyone has the chance to enjoy a little taste of The Ivy’s glamour, whatever the occasion.

About The Orangery: The Orangery at Kensington Palace offers a royally inspired dining experience, seamlessly blending history with culinary excellence. Originally designed in 1704 as a greenhouse for Queen Anne’s orange trees, The Orangery has transformed into a vibrant restaurant and terrace, serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Our menus feature signature dishes crafted with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. Role Overview: We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Waiters/Waitresses to join our front-of-house team. The ideal candidates will provide exceptional service, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience in our historic setting. Key Responsibilities: • Provide detailed information about the menu when asked (e.g., about portions, ingredients, or potential food allergies). • Serve food and beverages promptly and accurately. • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely order delivery. • Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas. • Assist in setting up and closing down the restaurant as required. Requirements: • Previous experience as a waiter/waitress or in a customer service role is preferred. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. • A passion for delivering outstanding customer service. Benefits: • Opportunities for professional development and career progression. • Staff discounts. • A unique working environment within the historic Kensington Palace gardens.

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 charismatic bartender to join our dynamic and supportive team and become part of something special. 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. 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 Headbartender will include welcoming customers, taking drinks orders, making recommendations, preparing, serving exquisite drinks and supervising bartenders and bar backs trough service. You’re confident handling financial transactions, supervising bar backs and keeping abreast of all drink legislation, food safety and hygiene best practices. About you: You have the knowledge and skills to create exquisite cocktails. Your friendly, professional, and hands-on approach to the role will make you a valuable part of the team and a delight to our guests. 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.

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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.