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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    2 days ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    General Manager – PYRÁ Location: Queen’s Park, London Role Type: Full-time, senior leadership position Role Overview The General Manager is the operational and cultural lead of PYRÁ, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving commercial performance and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the restaurant, bar, private dining and events. This role requires a hands-on, people-first leader with strong commercial awareness, capable of running a high-energy hospitality venue while protecting brand standards, profitability and team morale. Key Responsibilities: Operations & Service Excellence Oversee all front-of-house and venue operations, ensuring consistently high service standards. Lead daily service across lunch, dinner, brunch, events and private hire. Act as the senior point of contact on-site for guests, suppliers and partners. Ensure compliance with all health & safety, licensing, food safety and legal requirements. Maintain venue presentation, ambience, music levels and guest flow in line with PYRÁ’s brand. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, manage and retain a high-performing FOH and management team. Set clear expectations, rotas and performance standards. Lead by example on the floor during service. Conduct regular team briefings, reviews and development sessions. Build a positive, accountable and motivated team culture. Financial & Commercial Management Own weekly and monthly P&L performance with the owner. Manage labour costs, GP targets, stock control, and wastage. Maximise revenue through covers, events, upselling and smart scheduling. Oversee till accuracy and financial controls. Contribute to pricing strategy and menu engineering alongside the Head chef and owner. Events & Private Hire Oversee the planning and delivery of private events, weddings, brand activations and parties. Work closely with the events team to ensure flawless execution on the day. Act as senior host for key events when required. Ensure events align with brand positioning and profitability targets. Brand, Guest Experience & Reputation: Protect and elevate the PYRÁ brand across service, tone and guest interaction. Handle guest feedback, complaints and reviews professionally and proactively. Drive repeat business, community engagement, and local reputation. Support marketing initiatives, launches and experiential events. Systems & Processes Implement and maintain clear SOPs across FOH and operations. Improve efficiency through systems, scheduling and process optimisation. Liaise with suppliers and contractors. Support the owner with reporting, forecasting and strategic planning. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a General Manager or senior hospitality manager. Strong background in premium casual dining, events-led venues or destination restaurants. Commercially astute with solid P&L understanding. Confident leader with excellent people management skills. Strong knowledge of wine. Calm under pressure, organised and solutions-focused. Excellent communication and guest-facing presence. Passion for food, wine, music and hospitality experiences.

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  • Assistant Bar Manager
    Assistant Bar Manager
    2 days ago
    £15–£17.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    The Queens Head has been pouring pints since 1738 and still serves as Soho's cosy and proudly independent local. We're a wet-led pub - no kitchen, just great beer, great atmosphere, and great people. We champion quality beer, support independent breweries, host live music every Sunday, and pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming space for all. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Pub Manager to help lead our team and keep the Queens Head running at its very best. Reporting to: Bar Manager, Head Office team Responsible for: Bar Staff, Supervisors, and Door Staff Job Summary • Take full responsibility for your shifts, ensuring the pub is well-managed and operating at its best from open to close, • Manage, lead, and motivate the team to deliver exceptional results, • Set the tone for a fun, welcoming atmosphere that keeps both customers and staff happy, • Make sure every guest leaves having had a brilliant experience with great products and service to match, • Get to know your regulars, build real relationships, and play an active role in growing the business, • Keep on top of compliance - you know the rules and make sure the team does too, • Hold high cleanliness standards and make sure checklists are followed correctly, • Oversee stock and cellar management, including regular line cleans, • Manage customer flow effectively - making smart use of space, balancing walk-ins and bookings, and keeping an eye on capacity to maximise turnover without ever compromising on customer experience or compliance Why Work With Us? • You'll be based in the heart of Soho - one of London's most exciting neighbourhoods, on the doorstep of world-class theatres, restaurants, and bars, • We've got something a lot of Soho venues don't - a genuine community feel with a loyal, friendly crowd who keep coming back, • We're independently run with a hardworking, fun, and inclusive team in a proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly environment, • 40 hours a week with a fair and considerate rota, plus overtime opportunities, • Weekly pay, • 28 days paid holiday a year, • A weekly drinks tab - you earn £1 for every hour you work, • 20% discount for you, your friends, and family, • Paid external training courses and career development opportunities, • Staff days out, brewery tours, and supplier visits throughout the year, • Christmas and summer parties Who Are You? • Someone who leads by example, takes pride in being professional, and knows that a great team starts with a great attitude at the top, • A team player who keeps communication strong and brings positive energy to those around them, • Hospitable by nature, with the ability to make customers and staff feel welcome and at ease, • Passionate about hospitality and pubs, with a genuine interest in industry trends and product knowledge, • Cool, calm, and collected when things get busy. But doesn't switch off when it quietens down - you use the slower periods to keep standards high, the team engaged, and the pub in great shape for when it picks back up., • Presentable and confident when talking to customers and representing the venue, • Aware of health and safety responsibilities and takes them seriously Must Haves: • You've managed a team before and know how to get the best out of people, • Reliable - great timekeeping and attendance matter to us, • Solid knowledge of draught dispense, beer, wine, and spirits, • A Personal Licence holder, • Confident handling of conflict calmly and professionally, • Fluent in English, written and spoken, • Computer literacy is a must Desirables: • Experience with stock and cellar management, • Cask ale knowledge and experience in cleaning lines, • Used to putting together rotas and staff schedules, • Events and bookings management, • Professional social media management, • Happy to roll your sleeves up for basic maintenance when needed, • Worked alongside security before Pay: • Up to £17.50/h Think you're the right fit? We'd love to hear from you. Get in contact and tell us a little about yourself and why The Queens Head feels like the next step for you.

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  • Festival Unit Manager
    Festival Unit Manager
    3 days ago
    £16–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    Whitehall, Westminster

    DOME creates exciting, high-energy places where people come together, spanning nationwide festivals, meanwhile spaces on the Southbank, pop-ups, catering, and events across London, alongside our two Truffle Burger restaurants in central London. We design, deliver, and operate vibrant, food-led destinations, working with our own in-house brands and a curated network of national and international partners. Our brands are quick-service and crowd-led, known for decadent, delicious and creative menus. By bringing together independent concepts under one roof, we create memorable, high-impact experiences that activate spaces and attract diverse audiences. In the Summer season we take some mega teams on the road across the UK, from Scotland down to the Isle of Wight, who run experience-led food halls with our 6 in-house brands, at some of the country's biggest and best-loved music festivals. What starts in London's street-food scene becomes a full season of life on the road along-side 150 team members --- moving city to city, building buzzing food spaces, and delivering high-energy service to huge crowds. Festival life is intense and fast-paced, with long shifts, big volumes, and high standards, but it's also hugely rewarding. You'll live and work closely with your team all summer, sharing camps, late nights, headline artists, crew access, and the kind of moments and friendships that only come from doing something memorable together. It's hard work, high adrenaline, and completely unforgettable --- a season you'll always talk about long after the last show and service ends. As we continue to operate multiple high-volume food units at festivals across the UK, we're looking for experienced, hands-on Unit Managers to take full ownership of their brand and unit. This role is key to keeping things running smoothly day to day --- leading teams of 6, maintaining standards, and ensuring great food and service in intense, fast-paced festival environments. We're looking for: You're an energetic and experienced festival Unit, kiosk or concession manager with a background in fast paced hospitality, street food, festivals or quick service dining. You love leading, inspiring and motivating teams through the most energy fuelled shifts and take pride in running your unit to the highest standards. Hands-on and unstoppable- you embrace busy days and the excitement of life on the road, working closely with a close-knit team to deliver unforgettable festival experiences across the UK. • Running the day-to-day operation of a festival food unit, including setup, service, and close-down, • Leading, supporting, and motivating your team to deliver consistent food quality and service, • Managing stock, ordering, wastage, and costs in line with targets, • Building and managing rotas, staffing levels, and day-to-day people issues, • Working closely with operations, warehouse, and build/break teams to manage stock and equipment, • Reporting weekly on performance, costs, people, compliance, and upcoming needs What we offer: • Permanent, full-time roles with development plans to build experience, confidence and a career within festival operations, • Performance based bonuses, • Regularly arranged social occasions, • Employee Assistance Programme - free therapy sessions and financial support, • Slick and fun online and in-person training with rewards for learning and growing, • Regular 1-2-1 time with your manager for good things and challenges, • Festival starter pack - camping equipment, uniform, essentials and more, • Access to some of the biggest and best festivals in the UK, • A creative, ambitious and collaborative environment, • Seriously experienced team - with lots of support and knowledge to soak up, • Work with some well known international guest residents at pop-ups, • Opportunity to build experience and exposure with events, catering, festivals, pop-ups or restaurants, with one team.

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  • Floor Support
    Floor Support
    4 days ago
    £12.71–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Brixton, Lambeth

    Vibrancy: the state of being full of and Team Members at Incipio are key parts of our team, and our management teams will empower you to grow in your role, working with you on your hospitality skills and product knowledge, striving to be the best version of yourself. Our Team Members bring our beautiful venues to life, curating vibrant atmospheres for great times. BENEFITS + BEST BITS · Tronc paid fairly and equally · 60% of our management teams have been promoted internally. · Mental Maintenance: Therapy for free · Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus · Career support and opportunities to develop within the Career Pathway, expanding in your role as the business grows · Company awards to celebrate team and regular events · Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials · Incentive trips sponsored by Brands (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) · Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave · 50% discount for food and drink in all Incipio venues WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO · Have a passion for all things hospitality, driving positive feedback and achieving a target set by your management team each week. · You work at pace with energy, always looking for the next task that can be completed. · You proactively work to enhance the atmosphere of your venue, including music, lighting and temperature and communicate this with your management team. · You work closely with your front of house and kitchen teams to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests on every shift. · You actively achieve sales targets set by your management team and support other team members to do the same. · Everything you deliver is to the highest service standards, proactively driving sales and following the lead of your management team. · You ensure our guests are shown the best possible experience and are looked after safely when in our venues and when leaving. · You actively complete your compliancy e-learning within 2 weeks of starting to ensure you are safe in the workplace. · You deliver our products to spec, complete spec tests and take and learn new drinks and food menu dishes when required. · Having fun, laughing and giving good vibes WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR · You positively represent yourself, your team and Incipio, day by day through your actions, tasks, and responsibilities. · Vibrant + energetic individuals · A discipline for exceptional standards · Problem solvers; people who thrive from completing tasks and always find a way through a problem · A natural with guests, someone who enjoys interaction and busy environments. · Friendliness and approachability · A genuine desire to deliver a great experience to our guests and form brilliant teams. Incipio \& Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

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  • Festival Supervisor
    Festival Supervisor
    7 days ago
    £15–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Whitehall, Westminster

    At Dome we are proud to be pushing out some of the best street food in London on the Southbank, and at major London and UK Wide Music Festivals. We are: Truffle Burger, Frank's Hot Dogs, Lucky's Hot Chicken, Meraki Greek Wraps, Okko Katsu, Papa Tacco's, and much more. We also work with some much loved street food brands from around the world, who we host at our guest residency series on the Southbank. We have many other projects and events around London alongside our two cult favourite Truffle Burger restaurants in Soho and Marylebone. We're looking for Supervisors to join us at UK Wide Festivals and our Southbank project. Join one of 6 brands or help us host international guest brands. Our Supervisors support the Unit Manager with the day to day running of the unit, making sure menu items look great and taste great, our team are happy and safe and deliver great customer service. Our menus are small, simple and super indulgent. You: • You're charismatic, kind and want to have a seriously busy and fun Summer full of new experiences, • You're looking for growth and development and a career in street food operations, festivals or events, • You have experience in quick-service or food retail, restaurants, food markets and festivals, • You get stuck in and are willing to help anyone on your team, • Our queues get seriously long- you can stay cool when things get going, • You love good food, good music and Summery festival vibes, • You want to give customers the best and keep standards high in a casual environment, • Looking for full-time or flexible hours The season will run from mid-April to mid-September, with ideally full-time availability. Availability to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday's fairly consistently throughout the Summer is a must! We will keep going through the Autumn and Winter Seasons, with plenty of permanent availability for those who smash the Summer! More good stuff! • Access to incredible festivals and events with opportunities to see some headliners whilst not on shift!, • Fun, friendly, casual and seriously experienced team, • Rota's given way in advance for you to plan your time off throughout the season's, • Really good quality and style uniform provided, • Generous paid breaks, • Free food and drink on shift, • Award Winning Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing, • Bonus scheme for all team members - whatever your level Truffle Burger was founded in 2018. What began as a simple burger, trading from a van around London, grew into a cult favourite. The business has expanded from pop-ups, festivals, international collaborations and restaurants into a recognised brand with an ever increasing following to become DOME; a diverse portfolio and offering. As we continue to grow our teams, projects, ideas and national and international presence, we stay true to what made Truffle Burger special from day one.

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    7 days ago
    £12.21–£13 hourly
    Part-time
    Victoria, Westminster

    Vibrancy: the state of being full of and Team Members at Incipio are key parts of our team, and our management teams will empower you to grow in your role, working with you on your hospitality skills and product knowledge, striving to be the best version of yourself. Our Team Members bring our beautiful venues to life, curating vibrant atmospheres for great times. BENEFITS + BEST BITS · Tronc paid fairly and equally · 60% of our management teams have been promoted internally. · Mental Maintenance: Therapy for free · Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus · Career support and opportunities to develop within the Career Pathway, expanding in your role as the business grows · Company awards to celebrate team and regular events · Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials · Incentive trips sponsored by Brands (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) · Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave · 50% discount for food and drink in all Incipio venues WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO · Have a passion for all things hospitality, driving positive feedback and achieving a target set by your management team each week. · You work at pace with energy, always looking for the next task that can be completed. · You proactively work to enhance the atmosphere of your venue, including music, lighting and temperature and communicate this with your management team. · You work closely with your front of house and kitchen teams to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests on every shift. · You actively achieve sales targets set by your management team and support other team members to do the same. · Everything you deliver is to the highest service standards, proactively driving sales and following the lead of your management team. · You ensure our guests are shown the best possible experience and are looked after safely when in our venues and when leaving. · You actively complete your compliancy e-learning within 2 weeks of starting to ensure you are safe in the workplace. · You deliver our products to spec, complete spec tests and take and learn new drinks and food menu dishes when required. · Having fun, laughing and giving good vibes WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR · You positively represent yourself, your team and Incipio, day by day through your actions, tasks, and responsibilities. · Vibrant + energetic individuals · A discipline for exceptional standards · Problem solvers; people who thrive from completing tasks and always find a way through a problem · A natural with guests, someone who enjoys interaction and busy environments. · Friendliness and approachability · A genuine desire to deliver a great experience to our guests and form brilliant teams. Incipio \& Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

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  • Waiter/Waitress
    Waiter/Waitress
    7 days ago
    £12.21–£13 hourly
    Part-time
    Victoria, Westminster

    Vibrancy: the state of being full of and Team Members at Incipio are key parts of our team, and our management teams will empower you to grow in your role, working with you on your hospitality skills and product knowledge, striving to be the best version of yourself. Our Team Members bring our beautiful venues to life, curating vibrant atmospheres for great times. BENEFITS + BEST BITS · Tronc paid fairly and equally · 60% of our management teams have been promoted internally. · Mental Maintenance: Therapy for free · Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus · Career support and opportunities to develop within the Career Pathway, expanding in your role as the business grows · Company awards to celebrate team and regular events · Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials · Incentive trips sponsored by Brands (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) · Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave · 50% discount for food and drink in all Incipio venues WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO · Have a passion for all things hospitality, driving positive feedback and achieving a target set by your management team each week. · You work at pace with energy, always looking for the next task that can be completed. · You proactively work to enhance the atmosphere of your venue, including music, lighting and temperature and communicate this with your management team. · You work closely with your front of house and kitchen teams to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests on every shift. · You actively achieve sales targets set by your management team and support other team members to do the same. · Everything you deliver is to the highest service standards, proactively driving sales and following the lead of your management team. · You ensure our guests are shown the best possible experience and are looked after safely when in our venues and when leaving. · You actively complete your compliancy e-learning within 2 weeks of starting to ensure you are safe in the workplace. · You deliver our products to spec, complete spec tests and take and learn new drinks and food menu dishes when required. · Having fun, laughing and giving good vibes WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR · You positively represent yourself, your team and Incipio, day by day through your actions, tasks, and responsibilities. · Vibrant + energetic individuals · A discipline for exceptional standards · Problem solvers; people who thrive from completing tasks and always find a way through a problem · A natural with guests, someone who enjoys interaction and busy environments. · Friendliness and approachability · A genuine desire to deliver a great experience to our guests and form brilliant teams. Incipio \& Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

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  • Personal Assistant (PA)
    Personal Assistant (PA)
    17 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to manage administrative tasks and social media promotion for a record label. This dynamic role involves daily social media content creation, basic communication, administrative duties, research, and reporting. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and posting engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube., • Managing communications and general administrative tasks., • Conducting research and preparing reports. Comprehensive training will be provided on distribution and seller platforms like Beatport, Bandcamp, and Digdis. Furthermore, there may be opportunities to assist with other business ventures, subject to mutual agreement. The ideal candidate is a passionate music lover with a keen interest in electronic music. A solid understanding of various music styles within house, techno, electronica, deep and tech house, and experimental music is highly valued. This position offers flexibility and can be structured as a part-time agreement, ideal for individuals looking to complement existing commitments. With potential for full time long term too . Flexible hours and working remotely / from home available . Please don’t apply if your work experience has nothing to do with Social Media management and Content Marketing, growing on line presence and branding will be the most important here . Extra points if you’re actively involved in any form of Music production recording or singing, Not a dealbreaker if you’re not as long as you are passionate about it and flexible . Thank You Best to All Arthur

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  • Bartender and Waiter / Waitress (Sales-Driven)
    Bartender and Waiter / Waitress (Sales-Driven)
    24 days ago
    £12.21–£13 hourly
    Part-time
    Elephant and Castle, London

    Bola 8 is one of South London’s most vibrant Latin nightlife venues, combining a high-energy party atmosphere with premium table service, great music, and an unforgettable customer experience. We are looking for a confident, energetic and sales-driven waitress who enjoys working in a fast-paced nightlife environment and knows how to engage with customers. Role Overview The waitress will be responsible for providing excellent service while actively driving drink and bottle sales, ensuring guests have a fun and memorable experience. This role is ideal for someone with a strong personality who enjoys interacting with people and can confidently recommend drinks, promotions, and VIP packages. Key Responsibilities • Provide friendly and efficient table service to guests, • Promote and upsell drinks, bottles, and table packages, • Build rapport with customers to increase repeat business, • Maintain high levels of energy and professionalism during busy nights, • Deliver orders quickly and accurately, • Work closely with bar staff and management to ensure smooth service, • Maintain cleanliness of tables and service areas, • Handle payments and ensure accurate billing, • Encourage customers to upgrade to bottle service or table packages, • Recommend popular cocktails, shots, and drink deals, • Engage groups and help create a lively atmosphere, • Identify VIP customers and communicate opportunities to management, • Previous experience in hospitality, bar, or nightclub service preferred, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Confident, outgoing personality, • Sales-driven mindset with the ability to upsell, • Ability to work late nights and weekends, • Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, • Fluent English (Spanish is a plus) What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay + tips, • Opportunity to earn additional income through sales, • Fun and energetic working environment, • Opportunity to grow within the venue, • Work with one of London’s most exciting Latin nightlife venues Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who: • Enjoys nightlife and customer interaction, • Is confident approaching tables and making recommendations, • Is motivated by sales and performance, • Brings positive energy to the team and the venue

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    30 days ago
    £12–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    South Lambeth, Lambeth

    Please read before applying you will not be considered for this role if you have less than 2 years experience as a bartender you will be turned away if you are not punctual even during your trial 🍸 BARTENDER WANTED – NINE ELMS BAR & LOUNGE 🍸 📍 Location: Nine Elms, London 💷 Hourly Rate: £12–£14 (Depending on Experience) 📆 Temporary Role with Potential for Full-Time We’re on the lookout for a skilled, reliable, and vibrant bartender to join our buzzing bar/lounge in Nine Elms. This is a temporary role covering our main bartender during annual leave, but there’s a real opportunity to go permanent later this year as the current main bartender is moving on. ⸻ 🔑 The Role Includes: - Evening/night shifts — some nights finish around 3:30am, so you must be fine with late finishes and getting home safely. - You’ll be working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment — expect busy nights, loud music, and lots of cocktail shaking. - You must be able to think on your feet, stay calm under pressure, and bring joy and great service to every customer. ⸻ ✅ What We Need From You: - 2–3 years minimum experience in cocktail bartending and mixology — no exceptions. - Ideally based within 30 minutes of Nine Elms. - A reliable, punctual individual with strong time management skills — if you accept a shift and fail to turn up, you will be removed from future opportunities. - A confident, enthusiastic personality who genuinely enjoys customer interaction. - Fast learner, motivated, and able to work well with others behind the bar. - Comfortable working late hours and available as needed during the bartender’s annual leave. ⸻ 💥 Bonus if you: - Bring flair, creativity, or unique cocktail techniques. - Have great spirit and product knowledge. - See yourself growing into a more permanent I’ll aim to respond within 72 hours. Start date: ASAP — If you’re good at what you do, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a great team, we want to hear from you! – Nine Elms Bar & Lounge Management

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    2 months ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Restaurant General Manager Freak Scene – London A chef-led, punk-spirited, Japanese & Pan-Asian restaurant The Role We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants). This is not a corporate hospitality role. This is a natural hospitality role. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service. This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Commercially switched-on without being corporate Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords What This Is (and Isn’t) This is: Punk-rock attitude with serious food Chef-led thinking Natural hospitality A chance to grow with the brand This isn’t: Corporate hotel hospitality Clipboard management Ego-driven leadership A “sit in the office” GM role Why Join Freak Scene Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group Real influence over culture, standards, and direction Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.

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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    2 months ago
    £13–£14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    East Village, London

    Discover Soul Mama, an immersive dining and music experience blending the vibrant culinary traditions of Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Listed in the Evening Standard’s "Top Restaurants to Look Forward to" we are one of the fastest growing restaurant brands in the country‚ serving the best of Caribbean food, fine wine and featuring world class shows. We are looking for great Waiters to be part of our growing family unit. -Waiter/Waitress -up to £15.00 per hour including service + cash tips Depending on experience -Candidates must prove they have the right to work in the UK -Busy Iconic Restaurant and Cocktail Bar -40 for lunch, 120+ for dinner -Full & Part time positions available -Set In the Iconic Gantry Hotel in Stratford -Full time 40/50 hours per week -Excellent opportunities to progress into management. -Discount on restaurant dining for up to 4 covers. -Free freshly cooked meals on duty. -Pleasant working environment with low staff turnover. -Opportunities to train, What Soul Mama is looking for; -Great Waiter/Waitress who are passionate and career driven. -Previous experience working in a busy casual dinning restaurant or similar Music/Restaurant venue -The ideal Waiter / Waitress will have at least 3 years experience in a similar role, have a strong command of the English language & understand POS systems. -A Waiter/ Waitress that is well organised and can work well within a large team. -Someone who has a stable employment history and can provide a work reference. -A waiter with good energy & a good knowledge of Food & Drink. -Someone with an interest in music and can work some late nights

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  • Bar / Waiting Staff
    Bar / Waiting Staff
    2 months ago
    £12.5–£13 hourly
    Part-time
    Smithfield, City of London

    Job Opening: Part-Time 2-3 shifts/week Waitress/Bartender (Karaoke Box Smithfield) 📍 Location: 12 Smithfield Street, EC1A 9LA About Us We are Karaoke Box, the city’s premier Karaoke & Cocktail Bar — where great music, delicious drinks, and unforgettable nights come together! With a vibrant atmosphere, an expertly crafted cocktail menu, state-of-the-art sound systems, and an extensive song library, we deliver the ultimate karaoke experience for our guests. We’re looking for enthusiastics and skilled Cocktail Bartenders and Waiters/Waitress to join our lively team. Responsibilities • Prepare and serve high-quality cocktails and beverages., • Ensure smooth bar operations and an exceptional guest experience., • Support and help train junior staff when required., • Host and coordinate karaoke events, keeping the energy upbeat and engaging., • Handle customer feedback and complaints with professionalism., • Manage inventory and maintain stock levels., • Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards., • Collaborate with management on special events and promotions., • Qualifications, • Previous cocktail bartending experience in hospitality or entertainment is required., • Strong communication and multitasking skills., • A passion for music, people, and creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere., • Positive, approachable, and professional attitude., • Flexibility to work evenings (typically 6PM–3AM) and occasional mornings/weekends., • Must be 18+ and have advanced English proficiency., • Experience with POS systems and bar operations preferred., • What We Offer, • Competitive pay., • Fun and dynamic work environment during the busy festive season., • 50% staff discount on food, drinks, and private karaoke rooms., • Staff Christmas party and team socials., • A chance to gain great hospitality experience at one of London’s most vibrant bars! How to Apply Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this temporary position. Alternatively, message us directly in the chat — we can’t wait to hear from you! 🎤 Join us at Karaoke Box Smithfield this festive season and help us make every night sing! Please bare in mind this is a part-time position.

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