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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    6 hours ago
    £17–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Leamouth, Tower Hamlets

    🎹 GENERAL MANAGER - BERINGERS All-day brasserie and piano bar | London City Island, E14 Full-time | Salary plus tips and service charge | [Bonus Scheme | Immediate start In 1895, a man called Guy Beringer wrote a letter to the press complaining about Sunday lunch. He had a point. Victorian Sundays meant getting up early for a heavy, joyless meal, usually while regretting the night before. Beringer proposed something better: push the whole thing back to midday, combine breakfast and lunch, and let people linger. He called it brunch. His argument was never really about food. Breakfast, he wrote, suits solitude. Brunch is cheerful, sociable, talk-compelling. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week. He finished with a postscript that we've taken rather seriously: beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee. We named the place after him. Beringers is our attempt to build brunch the way he actually meant it - not a queue and a 90-minute table turn, but a long, unhurried, sociable affair that starts with coffee and has no particular obligation to end. ☕ FOUR MONTHS IN We opened on London City Island at the start of this year, and it has gone better than we hoped. The room has found its people. Residents who come in every week. Tables that book at midday and are still there at six, having moved from brunch to a bottle of wine to the terrace for a spritz. Late nights at the bar where nobody's watching the clock. The regulars know our team by name and, increasingly, know each other. Our opening team has built something genuinely special from a standing start, and we're proud of them. Now we want to take it to the next level - and for that we need a General Manager. 🍸 THE VENUE All-day brasserie. Doors at 7am for coffee and the Pantry, through brunch and lunch, into a full evening menu. Signature dishes people come back for: Duck and Egg Waffles, the wild mushroom omelette, Nduja Toast. Piano bar. A baby grand at the heart of the room, live performances several times a week, and a proper cocktail list. Our Piano Plates are the signature - tapas-style sharing dishes built to be picked at slowly with a drink in the other hand. Terrace. Where a long lunch quietly becomes an evening. Events. Concert Nights, Uncork and Unwind wine tastings, tribute evenings, festival collaborations, private hires and the 1895 Club membership programme. There's a calendar, and it's growing. Full table service throughout. This is a restaurant, run properly. 🎶 ONE THING THAT MATTERS MORE HERE THAN MOST PLACES Music sets the room. It's the single biggest lever you have over how Beringers feels, and we take it seriously. The right playlist at 8am is not the right playlist at 8pm. Sunday afternoon is not Friday night. Knowing when to lift the room, when to let it settle, when to turn it up because the bar has found its second wind - that's a craft, and we want a GM who has it. You'll also work with our resident musicians and programme the live schedule alongside our events team. If you've ever changed a playlist mid-service because the room needed something else, you'll know exactly what we mean. 🚀 THE ROLE You'll take full ownership of Beringers City Island, reporting directly to senior management. Running the floor. Leading service from the pass to the door, at the standard we've set. Present in the room, known to the regulars, hands on when it counts. Leading the team. Recruiting, training, developing and retaining a front of house team that's already good and can be better. Rotas, structure, clear standards and a culture people want to stay in. The commercial side. Full P&L accountability: revenue, GP, labour cost, stock and controls. You'll be given real numbers, real targets and real autonomy to hit them. Growing covers. Building the reservations book, the regulars, the events diary and the 1895 Club. Making a busy Tuesday as good as a busy Saturday. Working with the kitchen. A genuine partnership on menu development, execution and consistency. The unglamorous but essential. Food safety, health and safety, licensing, compliance, reviews and everything else that keeps a venue running properly. Shaping what's next. Menus, events, ideas, the evening offer. We're four months old. There's plenty still to write, and we want a GM with opinions. 🔥 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Proven experience as a General Manager, or a strong Assistant GM or Restaurant Manager ready to step up, • Genuine restaurant background - full table service, food-led, quality-driven, • Real commercial confidence. Comfortable with a P&L, labour percentages, GP and stock, • A leader people want to work for. We'd rather hear about a team you developed than a team you managed, • A natural host who understands that regulars are built one conversation at a time, • Instinctive about atmosphere - music, lighting, pace, energy, • Bar and cocktail knowledge, or the enthusiasm to get properly involved, • Personal Licence holder preferred, or willing to obtain one, • Someone who wants to build something rather than maintain it You do not need a piano bar on your CV. You need to care about rooms that feel good and people who come back. WHAT WE OFFER • Salary reviewed as the site grows. (Inc. performance bonus scheme), • Tips and service charge, • Real autonomy. This is your site to run, not a script to follow., • A group that's growing. Beringers Wandsworth opens this winter, and The Bull Group also runs Lockdown, Supershakes, The Observatory and The Eleventh Hour across London. We promote from within wherever we can, and there's a genuine path here for someone who wants one., • A Sunday & Monday close at 5pm, which in an all-day restaurant is rarer than it sounds, • Food and drinks on shift, plus discounts across every venue in the group, • Involvement in menu development, supplier tastings and the events programme, • Direct access to senior management. Small group, short decision chain, ideas get heard., • 28 days holiday ⚡ WHY THIS ONE Most General Manager jobs in London are about maintaining something that already exists. This one is four months old, in a growing group, with a story worth telling, a room people are already protective of, and enough left to build that your fingerprints will be all over it a year from now. If that's the job you've been waiting for, we'd like to hear from you. 👋 HOW TO APPLY Hit apply and send us a short message about why you'd be good for this GM role at Beringers. We read every application and reply to everyone. From there it's a short call, then we'd love to have you in - see the venue, meet the team, have a coffee and a proper conversation about where Beringers goes next. Beringers, 45 Hope Street, Leamouth Peninsula, London E14 0QG. Part of The Bull Group.

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  • Receptionist
    Receptionist
    11 hours ago
    £15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Receptionist - Ambassadors Clubhouse Salary - up to £15.50 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Ambassadors ClubHouse are seeking a Receptionist to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Receptionist looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Ambassadors Club House Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will take inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab. Culinary traditions and rare regional recipes will be showcased with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bitings, lesser-known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri and tawa; curries cooked in cast-iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all-day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late-night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ all made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus and paired with chaat masala spiced salts. Encapsulating the traditions of Punjab where hospitality and generosity are celebrated through the sharing of fine liquor in abundance. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating and counter dining while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late. The Position As Receptionist, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you: • Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom;, • Effectively managing reservations and walk-ins to maximise covers during service;, • Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    1 day ago
    £15.95 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Ref: 13416 Branch: The Lampery - Seething Lane London Location: The Lampery, London Salary/Benefits: £15.95 per hour plus overtime, service charge and excellent company benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Flexible Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 04/08/2026 Closing date: 15/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Chef de Partie in London. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team., • Contributions to a pension plan. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Chef de Partie,you will be responsible for delivering a high level of food to all our guests. Working in the Kitchen you will help maximise revenue through first class food preparation and delivery. You will embrace every opportunity to create exceptional food for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Kitchen department, you will: • Be passionate about food, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to Company standards, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times, • Work simultaneously with all Kitchen team members in a friendly manner offering an infectious smile and collaborative approach, • Have extensive knowledge of our menus and food offerings, • Assist the management team in the control of all food supplies and purchases coming in and going out of the kitchen, using date labelling processes., • Adhere to all food safety and health and safety guidelines You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. About you: As a Chef de Partie, we ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. You will have a real passion for food, and you will have excellent attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately one that they will remember the most. You will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and requests with ease. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Chef de Partie. With this in mind, we are looking for a Chef De Partie who: • Previous experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level is essential., • Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant environment is essential., • Can deliver excellent standards, • Uses initiative, • is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work, • has a customer service attitude, • has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work load, • provides excellent attention to detail, • holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • Food & Beverage Supervisor
    Food & Beverage Supervisor
    6 days ago
    £15.54 hourly
    Full-time
    Bethnal Green, London

    Job Ref: 13466 Branch: The Lampery - Seething Lane London Location: The Lampery, London Salary/Benefits: £15.54 per hour plus excellent benefits company and Perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Flexible Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 20/08/2026 Closing date: 01/10/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Food & Beverage Supervisor in London. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As Food & Beverage Supervisor you will assist the Restaurant and Bars Manager in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and bar and be responsible for delivering a high level of service to all our guests. This incorporates the smooth running of breakfast, lunch and dinner service, as well as room service. Working in the restaurant and bar areas you will help maximise revenue through first class service and establishing rapport with the guests. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests to provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Food and Beverage department, you will: • Manage the team to ensure customer service standards are met and customer enquiries are dealt with, • Be able to work in all areas of Food and Beverage including Bar, Restaurant and Room Service, • Deliver outstanding customer care, • Be responsible for the opening and closing of the Restaurant and Bar, • Take responsibility for stock taking, • Assist with recruiting and training employees, • Deliver the highest standards in service and presentation, • Assist with payroll, employee scheduling and administration About you? As an Apex Hotels Food and Beverage Supervisor, you will take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. You will have a real passion for food and drink, and you will have excellent attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately the service provided to our guests that enhances their stay. You will enjoy chatting to our guests, offering help and assistance, you will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving guest enquiries and all with a smile and your infectious personality! When you start your new role with Apex Hotels, you will begin a 12 week structured learning and development programme. With this in mind, we are looking for a Food and Beverage Supervisor who: • Has previous experience in a food or beverage role, • Can deliver excellent standards, • Uses own initiative, • Has a customer service attitude, • Ideally has experience of supervisory training, • Holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, Click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

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  • Food Runner
    Food Runner
    1 month ago
    £13.5–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    At Sam’s, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team. Our commitment to excellence in hospitality is matched by our dedication to fostering a supportive workplace where every member of the team can grow and thrive. Founded in 2019 by renowned restaurateur Sam Harrison and business partner Fanny Stocker. Our menus celebrate the finest seasonal produce from across the UK, with a focus on Anglo-French cuisine. We pride ourselves on sourcing ingredients from small artisan suppliers, ensuring quality and freshness in every dish. Complementing our food is a carefully curated wine list, handpicked by Sam himself, featuring selections from wineries he has personally visited. Sam's, Genuine Restaurants Group awards: • 2023, Caterer's 11th best place to work in Hospitality in UK!, • Recently nominated for Catey's restaurateur of the year award 2023., • Recently nominated by the public as the 2nd favourite restaurant in London in 2023, in the Harden's Guide. Role Overview: As a Runner or Commis Waiter at Sam’s, you’ll play a key supporting role on the restaurant floor, making sure service runs smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver dishes promptly, assist with table maintenance, and keep service areas well-stocked and spotless. Fast-paced and physically active, this role is perfect for someone energetic, organised, and eager to learn the flow of a professional hospitality environment. It’s a great first step into a rewarding career in restaurants. Pay: Pay consists of house salary + an average of tronc Benefits: · Team Festivities – We have two big celebrations every year to recognise and reward your hard work · Friends & Family Perks – Enjoy exclusive discounts across all our venues · Great Food for You– Free meals provided when you're on shift · Share the Opportunity – Earn bonuses through our generous referral programme · Here for You – Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme · Incredible Discounts- Access to discounts for restaurants, retail, gyms and travel · Cycle to Work Scheme - Save on bikes and accessories while spreading the cost · Insider’s Pour – Wines and spirits available for team members at trade price · Grow with Us – opportunities for progression and development · Private Healthcare – Access to BUPA health cover after 3 years of service · Challenge Accepted – Performance and Competition Awards and Bonuses Milestones: · Anniversary Meal – Celebrate your work anniversary with a complimentary lunch or dinner for two people, every year! · Loyalty Rewards – Earn extra holiday for every year after your third year You will need: · Bundles of passion and enthusiasm, a true love for our authentic hospitality · To demonstrate a stable background working in a busy, high end restaurant and/or bar · Right to Work in the UK · Credible, positive references from former employers At Sam’s, we celebrate diversity and champion inclusion. Everyone is welcome, respected, and valued - just as they are. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

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  • Host / Hostess
    Host / Hostess
    2 months ago
    £14.5–£15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    At Sam’s, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team. Our commitment to excellence in hospitality is matched by our dedication to fostering a supportive workplace where every member of the team can grow and thrive. Founded in 2019 by renowned restaurateur Sam Harrison and business partner Fanny Stocker. Our menus celebrate the finest seasonal produce from across the UK, with a focus on Anglo-French cuisine. We pride ourselves on sourcing ingredients from small artisan suppliers, ensuring quality and freshness in every dish. Complementing our food is a carefully curated wine list, handpicked by Sam himself, featuring selections from wineries he has personally visited. Sam's, Genuine Restaurants Group awards: • 2023, Caterer's 11th best place to work in Hospitality in UK!, • Recently nominated for Catey's restaurateur of the year award 2023., • Recently nominated by the public as the 2nd favourite restaurant in London in 2023, in the Harden's Guide. Role Overview: As a Host at Sam’s, you’ll be the first and last point of contact for every guest- setting the tone with a warm welcome and ensuring a smooth, professional experience throughout their visit. You’ll manage bookings, seating plans, and guest requests with confidence and care, balancing pace and precision in a fast-moving environment. With a natural sense of hospitality and attention to detail, you’ll help create the relaxed, elegant atmosphere Sam’s is known for. Pay: Pay consists of house salary + an average of tronc Benefits: • Team Festivities – We have two big celebrations every year to recognise and reward your hard work, • Friends & Family Perks – Enjoy exclusive discounts across all our venues, • Great Food for You– Free meals provided when you're on shift, • Share the Opportunity – Earn bonuses through our generous referral programme, • Here for You – Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, • Incredible Discounts- Access to discounts for restaurants, retail, gyms and travel, • Cycle to Work Scheme - Save on bikes and accessories while spreading the cost, • Insider’s Pour – Wines and spirits available for team members at trade price, • Grow with Us – opportunities for progression and development, • Private Healthcare – Access to BUPA health cover after 3 years of service, • Challenge Accepted – Performance and Competition Awards and Bonuses Milestones: • New Starter Celebration- After your first month with us, you’ll be invited to dine at Sam’s Riverside to celebrate, • Anniversary Meal – Celebrate your work anniversary with a complimentary lunch or dinner for two people, every year!, • Loyalty Rewards – Earn extra holiday for every year after your third year You will need: • Bundles of passion and enthusiasm, a true love for our authentic hospitality, • To demonstrate a stable background working in a busy, high end restaurant and/or bar, • Right to Work in the UK, • Credible, positive references from former employers At Sam’s, we celebrate diversity and champion inclusion. Everyone is welcome, respected, and valued - just as they are. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

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  • LIVE IN APPRENTICE HOUSEKEEPER AT KENSINGTON HOSTEL
    LIVE IN APPRENTICE HOUSEKEEPER AT KENSINGTON HOSTEL
    2 months ago
    £10 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    this is an Apprenticeship - which means you'd be working as a housekeeper as normal in the hostel but doing some additional studies leading to a qualification? We believe this represents an excellent opportunity to: (1) Work in a Kensington/Chelsea hostel/hotel (2) Gain a highly respected vocational qualification: You must be willing to be considered to be take on as an Apprentice and work and study at the same time. WORK Housekeeping is responsible for ensuring all rooms and bathrooms are cleaned and kept immaculate. It is hard work but very rewarding in that you will improve: • your English/ communication skills, • your team-working skills, • your social skills and confidence, • gain experience in the hospitality environment As time allows and based on your appetite we will also train you up on: -reception to help cover breaks and also potentially to move over if when a position opens up • maintenance so you can help with basic maintenance And get to explore London living on one of the best areas - Kensington and Chelsea. You'll make friends for life in the hostel too. You must be a hard-working, happy to clean and reliable - and have a good eye for detail.] The housekeeping position involves doing a total of 5 shifts per week which can be between 4 and 8 hours per day depending on how busy we are. These are approximate hours and you might more or less depending on how busy the hostel is e.g. more on weekends less on weeekdays generally. STUDY / HOSPITALITY QUALIFICATION You would study towards a Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2. This is a 12 month course which we will pay for and will pay you to do 3 hours study per week – outside of your working hours. Remuneration Package For this role we offer a comprehensive live-in package which allows travellers to parachute easily into London life comprising: • Starting pay will be the minimum wage for an apprentice (currently £8) and will be dependent on your skills and experience., • Free accommodation and free breakfast and food, • monthly bonus for excellence behaviours / going above and beyond, • accommodation in a dormitory (of course you can opt not to live in the hostel);, • use of laundry facilities (to wash and dry your clothes and bed linen);, • free breakfast and free food to cook your own lunch and dinner;, • free fast wifi, • there is also free food available at other times to e.g. cook lunch/snacks. This includes basic foodstuffs such as bread, milk, pasta, rice etc If there's anything else you want ordered that you eat then as long as it’s reasonable and basic we'll buy it. You will improve: • your communication skills, • your team-working skills, • your social skills and confidence, • gain managerial experience in the hospitality environment And you'll get to explore London living on one of the best areas - Kensington and Chelsea. You'll make friends for life in the hostel too. Please let me know if this of interest and if so we can progress to a WA video call.

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