Lusitânia Restaurant, a proud ambassador of Portuguese gastronomy in London, is looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Front of House to lead our service team and ensure a top-quality experience for our guests. 📍 Location: London, United Kingdom 📅 Employment Type: Full-time | On-site ⸻ 1. Guest Experience Management Greet and interact with guests to ensure satisfaction. Resolve customer complaints or service issues. Maintain ambiance (lighting, music, cleanliness, table settings). 2. Staff Supervision & Scheduling Hire, train, and manage FOH staff (servers, hosts, bartenders). Create and manage staff rotas/schedules. Conduct team briefings and performance reviews. Ensure staff follow dress codes and service standards. 3. Operations Oversight Monitor reservations and seating plans. Manage waitlists, table turnover, and walk-ins efficiently. Ensure cleanliness and readiness of dining areas and restrooms. 4. Sales & Service Efficiency Encourage upselling and ensure consistent service quality. Monitor tips, check accuracy of orders, and maintain POS systems. Handle cash-outs and end-of-day reconciliations (if applicable). 5. Health, Safety & Compliance Enforce health and safety regulations (e.g., food hygiene, fire safety). Conduct regular checks and address hazards or non-compliance. Ensure accessibility and adherence to guest safety protocols. 6. Collaboration with Back of House Coordinate with kitchen staff to manage food running and wait times. Communicate special requests, allergies, or large group needs. Support smooth handoffs between service and kitchen. Key Skills Required Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills Leadership and team motivation Organizational skills (scheduling, inventory, shift planning) Calm under pressure and adaptable to busy environments Financial awareness (budgets, sales targets, margins) Success Indicators High guest satisfaction and repeat business Low staff turnover and strong team morale Efficient table turnover with minimal wait times Smooth service even during peak hours Positive reviews and minimal complaints
Sales Executive-Based Overseas OTE £80,000 Sales, Luxury Events Sector, full relocation package provided.(Those with 2yrs experience in charity, energy, door to door and general face to face direct sales will be considered first.) What’s in it for me? · Full relocation package provided by the company including flights, visas and accommodation. · A great package with a basic salary plus a very achievable uncapped OTE of £80,000. · You will receive a full training, daily coaching and a goal focused personal development program. What does the company do? Our client delivers luxury events packages to companies who want to really dazzle their clients with the very best in entertainment and hospitality. Whether it’s organising a private island for a company retreat, securing a corporate box for the latest music concert or even bagging a grand stand view of the F1 in Singapore, our client provides bespoke, high end packages to an elite international clientele. As regional industry leaders they want to expand their market share and move their business to an international stage. What will I be doing? · As a luxury events sales executive you will generate new business by prospecting qualified outbound opportunities and providing tailor made events packages. · You will be expected to drive growth by positioning yourself in the appropriate markets to increase your market visibility as well as integrating into an already successful sales team. · Growing revenue from a base of existing clients by maximizing potential, promoting the latest packages/services and ensuring long term business. What type of people do they want? · Average sales people will not cut it-they are looking for big personalities who can deliver big packages to big clients. · This role is ideal for someone with a 2-3yr base in their sales career looking to take the next step up. · Tenacity, ambition, an insane work ethic and a hunger for financial success are all must have attributes, if this sounds like you then hit apply now. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
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" is one of the fastest growing restaurant brands in the country‚ serving the best of Caribbean food, fine wine and featuring world class shows. Due to expansion we are looking for great chefs of all levels to be part of our growing family unit. •up to £18.00 per hour Depending on experience •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 •40/45 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 and work with with What Soul Mama is looking for; •Great Chefs of all levels who are passionate and career driven. •Previous experience working in busy upmarket establishments. •The ideal chef will have at least 2 years experience in a busy fresh food restaurant •A chef that is well organised and can work well within a large team. •Someone who has a stable employment history. •A chef with some knowledge of Caribbean & African cuisine.
Summer Events chefs needed!! £12.50-£14 starting wage with immediate start. Grill masters and frying gurus come and and join our 2024 events team at Nanny Bill’s!! ** Serving from our food truck, this a very fast past environment. We are busy busy busy!! - You will need to be more than comfortable in a kitchen environment, grilling and frying is what we do! - Used long days and super fast paced service. We’re a high volume trader! - Events & festival experience will be a benefit to anyone applying. - High energy, super friendly and fun vibes is what we bring to our events circuit (As well as good music and banging burgers of course!!). You will need to bring the same! - Majority of the other events are long weekend and will include staying away, sometimes in a camping environment - you will need to be comfortable living the “on the road” lifestyle to join our events team full time. - Training will be offered set over 2 week period in fixed location in london ( this is ahead of festival season starting). - We set up our kitchens on site so you will need to be hands on and want to get stuck in! There will be some lifting, shifting and building involved. What we offer: £10-£15 per hour depending on age & experience. Birthday bonus from the company to enjoy your day Staff meals and staff drinks whist on shift (we can’t have you hungry!) Full training and certificates offered Travel provided to locations outside of londonz What we require from you!: HIGH ENERGY 1 year chef experience (minimum) Hardworking and good attitude Team player/ people person Free most of the summer, especially weekends Happy to stay away for working (working hours are paid) Can comfortably lift 21kg+ Great at communicating Eager to start work and get stuck in Clean and presentable person This role is perfect for anyone looking for something a little different and exciting. If you love people, teamwork and great food Nanny Bill’s is the place for you!!
Line/Section Chef Pay Rate: From £13 - £15.50 per hour including share of tips Full time role/Part time role. Guaranteed hours. Paid every 2 weeks. Be part of an engaging and vibrant kitchen team. We work with fresh ingredients, prepared daily serving up lunch and dinner. Perks of being part of Wahaca and DF Tacos: • Free meal on every shift • Flight to Mexico after 2 years for everyone! • 4 weeks paid off after 5 years • Our very own Chef Competition and a chance to visit Mexico! • 70% off food for you and 3 friends at all Wahaca’s (and at DF Tacos too!) • Annual company 'Fiestaval' (we close all our restaurants for a day full of funfair rides, music, food, drinks and more)! plus regular socials with your team • £100 to spend at Wahaca when you pass your probation • Earn bonuses of up to £1000, through training, developing and referring! • Free English lessons • Opportunities to grow and develop within our brands What you will be doing: • Preparing delicious food in our kitchens across all sections • Set up and close down the kitchen • Maintain clean and safe workstation • Work as a team to support each other and have fun • Typical shift patterns involve days, evenings and occasional doubles such as: 8-4pm, 4-11.30pm Who are we? Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and business still driven by its founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner). We are deeply values driven, our teams are at the core of everything we do. What’s next? 1. We will contact you for a chat on the phone. 2. Meet the team and show us your willingness to learn and positive attitude. 3. Once you’re in, let the journey begin!
At Scarpetta we make pasta from scratch, roast our own coffee blends and serve the classic Italian Aperitivo every evening. While lunch is all about fast-paced service, evenings are about having a relaxing time. We dim the lights, play excellent music and become a restaurant where our guests can have a great dining experience. We have three restaurants in Central London and we are looking for an ambitious, respectful and experienced supervisor, who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up, lead by example and deliver amazing results. As a front of house supervisor, you will be a role model to Scarpetta employees, guiding and coaching your team to deliver incredible services to guests with integrity and passion. You share the courteous and hospitable values of your Senior Managers and these will cascade down through your team and to your guests. Being accountable for and proud of your restaurant, you will grow a caring team that work collaboratively and seamlessly with Front of House & Back of House team to deliver our common goals of outstanding guests experience. Understanding how this is key to Scarpetta’s profitability and growth. You plan your shifts impeccably, constantly monitoring cleanliness, health and safety, licensing compliance and staffing levels; finding continual improvement in creative ways. **Perks & Benefits: ** - progression within a fast-growing company - Monday to Friday - Permanent contract - 24/7 Hotline providing free financial, legal, and personal advice - 28 days' holiday per year - 50% off across Scarpetta Restaurants - A supportive, people-focussed culture - Daily high quality and healthy employee lunches - Unlimited coffee - Employee referral bonus - Great staff parties! - Free financial and legal personal advice services Key Responsibilities: - Being part of the Management and help opening/closing the restaurant. - Team enabler - Encouraging and supporting a culture of learning and development and talent retention by continually coaching team members, being courteous even under pressure and assisting with appraisals. - Lets’ grow together – You are commercially aware of what it takes to grow a business and increase profitability through effective marketing initiatives and valuing customer feedback. You are aware of your teams accountability for controllable costs and constantly assessing staffing levels. - Positive attitude - Providing unexpected surprises to the team and customers and moments of care, being calm and considerate of fellow colleagues. - Compliance management – You demonstrate due diligence in health and safety, food safety allergen awareness and risk assessment according to Scarpetta policies. - Exceptionally guest focused - Being approachable, calm and friendly, even in times of pressure. - A product expert – From a perfectly garnished gin and tonic to a table setting that’s instantly—Instagramable, you are passionate about our offering and know everything about it! - Venue Maintenance – Ensuring the ambiance of the venue is as warm, welcoming, tidy and safe as possible, you communicate any issues clearly to senior management. - Stock and Cash Handling – You are confident using EPOS, software programs manual systems to accurately manage, record and report stock, cash and rotas. Taking responsibility of security, wastage, profit margins and licensing law when on duty.
WRITE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT WAXY O’CONNOR’S IN LONDON’S WEST END London’s biggest and best Irish bar sells more Guinness at any other in the UK. The team here serve up a warm welcome with a distinct Irish accent. So, the vibe is laid back – except when we’re watching the big games in Rugby, Hurling and Gaelic Football or hosting a traditional music session. Our team are enthusiastic about sharing their love of all things Irish and building on our reputation for warm hospitality and traditional, wholesome food. If you share our passion and are up for the craic, you’ll be made most welcome too. ***ABOUT THE ROLE*** Helping the Kitchen Manager to deliver exciting menus, you’ll be focused on ensuring high quality products are used and enabling the highest standards of health and hygiene – even when the pressure is on. You’ll also help to minimise wastage and support your team by helping with food prep and leaning whenever required. Ideally, you’ll have experience gained in a similarly busy and dynamic environment. Here you’ll get to grow your skills and experience by being both hands on and undertaking on-going training. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER: Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry. Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life. A Competitive and Progressive salary A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. The lower figure is the hourly salary and the higher figure is the average hourly income across a year including tronc distribution for the role advertised. Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them. Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service. Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service. 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays. 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues. Annual Staff Events Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business GLENDOLA LEISURE GROUP - A LEADING FAMILY-OWNED PRIVATE HOSPITALITY COMPANY Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life. Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.
message me on insta: Rafz.__h 🍸 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
NEW OPENING! Shanghai Me intertwines the vibrant essence of Oriental and Chinese flavors with the artistry of Japanese techniques, honouring the profound respect and harmony that resonate throughout each culture. Shanghai Me is a celebration of good music, gatherings, and fine ingredients. The headwaiter is responsible for the overall guest’s experience and wellbeing, overlooking and supporting the Waiter/ Waitress in his/ her duties. The main responsibility of the headwaiter is the order taking and calling away the tables to ensure a good tempo within the section and return the tables on time. SERVICE R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S: o Assist the hostess/ host to seat the customers o Great the guests and take the drinks order if the waiter is busy with another table o Place the drinks order with position numbers o If the waiter is busy with another table serve the drinks o Explain the menu and specials if any o Check with the waiter if any information was given to him by the guest before approaching the table for the order o Take the food order (check for allergies or intolerance) o Place the order on Micros . o Check the mise en place and make sure enough space has been made for the food in the middle of the table o Assist the Waiter/ Waitress serving the food at the table o Call the hot starters away o When a table is having cold and hot starters always refresh the plates between the course o Once the starters finished call the mains away and clear the table with the CDR and make sure the mise en place is correct for the mains NB: ALWAYS CALL A TABLE AWAY BEFORE CLEARING IT o After the mains make sure the table is cleared, crumbed and table cloth replaced before the dessert menus are being handed o Make sure the dessert and coffee order has been placed by the waiter o Once the coffees and desserts order check the bill on micros and add the BILL CHECKED item this way everyone knows the bill is ok to be dropped, check with the sommelier in case the WINE CHECK hasn’t been done.
Bartenders needed for a well established late-night pub on Camden High Street. A very pub with live music 4 nights a week and late night music to 2am. A great vibe!!! Working with a friendly team in a busy, late-night bar, we are looking for bartenders to join us. Must have at least 1 year bar experience in a fast paced environment. A combination of shifts, week days, week night and weekends. Full Time + Part Time available. Love of music and people is ideal too.