Main Purpose The Other Palace is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Restaurant Team members for our first in house restaurant. This is an invaluable role where you will provide excellent customer service and support our kitchen team in making sure all food orders are taken accurately, (most importantly allergen information), as well as ensuring the front of house area is kept clean and inviting to all guests as well as providing a friendly, vibrant atmosphere. This is a split role, so duties will also include working in the kitchen, so experience of food preparation and food hygiene will be required and further training in this can be provided if necessary. The Restaurant Team are an integral part of the restaurant, ensuring we always adhere to high food hygiene and service standards. The Other Palace are firm believers in creating a ‘family feel’, where being supported in personal and career development will always be catered for where possible. The key elements of the role include: 2. Greeting customers on arrival, providing great customer service for the duration of their experience including but not limited to: taking orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring you are always aware of any menu items that are unavailable. Having up to date knowledge of allergen changes to menu recipes or new ‘Specials’. Knowledge of the drinks menu would also be 3. Ensuring the front of house area is clean, and set up ready for service 3. Ensuring the restaurant area is always free from hazards in line with Health and Safety protocol. 4. Working a rota which will include shifts in the kitchen, aiding chefs with food preparation and cleaning duties during and outside of service 5. Accurate use of the till system, and cash handling (training will be provided) 6. Knowledge of the events and performances in the building to give an all-round experience. 7. Any other duties appropriate to the post and under the Equalities Act with due considerations to any employees with a “protected characteristic” and within the framework of equal opportunities. General Information The Other Palace is operated as part of Bill Kenwright Ltd. One of the largest commercial theatre producers in the UK. The Other Palace is a lively, friendly, and inventive venue in London Victoria, featuring a 312-seat main theatre and a 120-seat studio theatre as well as a bar and restaurant. The venue is a place where the next generation of theatre-makers are encouraged, supported, and celebrated with a particular emphasis on new musical theatre. In October 2021 The Other Palace was acquired by Bill Kenwright Ltd from Andrew Lloyd Webbers LW Theatres Group. The venue both produces its own productions as well as hosting and supporting new writing, new musicals, workshops, and engagement activities. Having previously been leased to outside caterers, this new venture sees the Restaurant being opened in house for the first time under the management of Bill Kenwright LTD. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the start-up of our restaurant, helping to shape and nurture this empty space into a hub of the venue and become part of the ‘event’ in its own right.
Strongroom is an independent venue and home to Shoreditch's largest beer garden. As part of the legendary Strongroom recording studios, we are a creative and cultural hub as well as one of the first late-night venues in the area, specialising in craft beer, whisky and live music. Run by a small, friendly team and surrounded by an inspiring group of creative businesses, we aim to keep the spirit of collaboration and community alive. We are looking for some charismatic part time (25-35hrs/week) Bar Staff to join our fun team. Bar/restaurant experience is a must! What you will do: · Preparing, dispensing and delivering drinks · Taking and delivering food orders within the venue · Using the till system and taking card payments · Collecting and washing glasses · Setting up and breaking down both the bar and floor · Ensuring bar is fully stocked at all times · Keeping the bar, front-of-house, and back-of-house areas clean and maintained What we offer: · Salary: £12 per hour plus tronc and bonus scheme (approx. £2/hour) · Tips · Staff discount on food and drinks · In house training sessions and recognised vocational courses (WSET) · Regular staff incentives and trips