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  • Head Waiter / Waitress
    Head Waiter / Waitress
    2 months ago
    £15–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re looking for a Head Waiter who understands that great service is about presence and timing. Someone who takes ownership of their section, knows the menu inside out, and can read a room without being intrusive. This is a leadership role on the floor. You’ll set the tone for service in your section, support the wider team, and ensure that every guest leaves feeling well looked after. We care deeply about food, wine and atmosphere. We’re looking for someone who does too. The Role As Head Waiter, you’ll be responsible for delivering polished, knowledgeable service while maintaining flow and standards throughout your shift. You’ll combine attention to detail with strong product knowledge and calm leadership — contributing not just to your own section, but to the rhythm of the whole room. Before Service Preparation is part of service. • Complete all opening and deep-clean checklists thoroughly., • Review reservations and guest notes (SevenRooms) to anticipate preferences and special requirements., • Set and prepare your section with care., • Ensure waiter stations are stocked and organised., • Confirm restrooms and shared areas meet presentation standards., • Contribute to daily briefing by preparing one thoughtful pairing (wine or cocktail + dish + an interesting insight). During Service • Deliver attentive, knowledgeable and confident service throughout., • Demonstrate full product knowledge — food, allergens, wines, cocktails and specials., • Take ownership of your section while remaining aware of the wider floor., • Read tables well: adjust pacing, support conversation and manage timing., • Make considered pairing recommendations., • Maintain standards of cleanliness and organisation at all times., • Support colleagues proactively during busy periods., • Communicate clearly with kitchen and bar to minimise delays., • Contribute positively to average spend through thoughtful recommendations — never pushy, always appropriate. After Service • Complete closing checklists properly and thoroughly., • Reset your section and station ready for the next shift., • Support runner duties where required., • Participate in team debrief and reflect on service performance. What We’re Looking For • A genuine interest in food, wine and hospitality., • Strong product knowledge or a desire to deepen it., • Calm, confident presence on the floor., • Leadership through example., • Excellent communication with both guests and colleagues., • High personal standards and pride in your work., • Ability to stay composed under pressure.

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  • Kitchen Supervisor
    Kitchen Supervisor
    2 months ago
    £13.95–£14.95 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Join Our Growing Farmily as a Kitchen Supervisor! ✔ Monday to Friday – No Weekends! We’re on the lookout for an experienced, ambitious, and energetic Kitchen Supervisor who holds high standards and has a genuine passion for great food and great people. If you’re ready to grow with a young, expanding team—and enjoy your weekends free—this could be the perfect role for you! In this role, you’ll support the Kitchen Manager with daily operations including cost control, food quality, productivity, and health & safety. You’ll also be a key leader in the kitchen—supervising the team, upholding our standards, and helping everyone deliver their best. What We Offer • Monday to Friday work schedule – enjoy your weekends off!, • £14.95/hour (including a weekly £1 Mystery Shopper bonus), • Daily food allowance during shifts + unlimited coffee, • 50% off across all our restaurants when off-duty, • Paid day off on your birthday, • Healthcare cash plan, • Discounts on Pantry favourites (including our tahini chocolate spread!, • Team socials & annual parties, • Clear opportunities for career development, • Green Commute Cycle Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme (mental health & well-being support) Key Responsibilities • Deliver consistently outstanding food quality—from prep to service, • Support in training and developing kitchen team members, • Maintain excellent kitchen health & safety standards, • Support the Kitchen Manager in managing operational costs What Makes a Great Farmer? • Experience running a fast-paced kitchen, • A colourful personality—bold yet humble, • True passion for great food and great people, • A caring leadership style that supports and develops the team At Farmer J, we prepare delicious food from scratch using the best ingredients, sourcing locally whenever possible from high-welfare UK farms. We take pride in what we do… and yes, we proudly wear bandannas! Does this sound like you? Apply now — we can’t wait to hear from you!

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  • Food Preparation Assistant
    Food Preparation Assistant
    2 months ago
    £12.5 hourly
    Part-time
    South Kensington, London

    About the Role We are seeking a meticulous and reliable Preparation Assistant to support our production kitchen and beverage team. This role is essential to maintaining the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our luxury wellness café offering. You will be responsible for preparing core ingredients, producing small-batch items, and ensuring all products meet our standards for freshness, presentation, and hygiene. This position suits someone who takes pride in detail, enjoys structured preparation work, and thrives in a fast-paced but quality-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare house-made syrups, glazes, and beverage bases according to standardised recipes Bottle, label, and store drinks and ingredients to specification Produce small-batch items including granola and raw gluten-free snacks Portion and prepare ingredients to support daily service Maintain accurate production records and stock rotation (FIFO) Uphold strict food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards Support organisation and cleanliness of the prep and storage areas Assist with stock counts and ingredient monitoring Work collaboratively with the service team to ensure readiness for peak periods Ideal Candidate Strong attention to detail and consistency Organised, efficient, and dependable Comfortable following precise recipes and processes Interest in wellness, nutrition, or quality food production Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset Previous kitchen, bakery, or food production experience preferred (not essential) Requirements Right to work in the UK Understanding of food safety practices (Level 2 Food Hygiene desirable) Ability to work on a rota basis aligned with business needs Comfortable with repetitive, precision-based preparation tasks What We Offer Supportive, professional team environment Structured training and clear systems Opportunity to contribute to premium, health-focused products Staff perks and development opportunities

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    2 months ago
    £16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About 1 Warwick – Nessa Restaurant We are looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our talented team at Nessa Restaurant. Nessa is a neighbourhood bar & restaurant in Soho, on the corner of Brewer and Warwick Street. We pride ourselves in serving seasonal classic dishes with creative twists. Our bar boasts an extensive wine list and an array of lively cocktails, ensuring our customers have an unforgettable experience, whether it's day or night. About Maslow’s Maslow’s is a collection of thoughtfully designed members’ houses, including three public restaurants. Inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, these spaces cater to both professional ambition and personal fulfilment, offering private offices, shared workspaces, fitness studios, bespoke meeting rooms, rooftop bars, restaurants, and curated cultural events. Unlike traditional offices or impersonal coworking spaces, Maslow’s houses are warm, tactile, and energizing—designed for enhanced productivity in a familiar, relaxed setting. With two existing locations in London’s vibrant Fitzrovia and Soho, Maslow’s fosters connection, conversation, and restoration, ensuring members thrive in an environment where time feels well spent. As a team, our values are Caring, Curious and Committed – which inspire us through our journey of growth. What We Can Offer You: • £450 Gross Refer-a-friend scheme (unlimited referrals!), • 50% discount on F&B onsite, • Reward and discounts platform, • SmartTech and CycleToWork schemes, • Access to delicious on shift meals, • Great and fun local business partnership discounts, • Ongoing training & career development, with regular hands-on training sessions, supplier visits and more, • The chance to work with superb ingredients, we source high quality raw materials for each dish. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Proven experience in a similar role., • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality food., • Effective communication and able to work collaboratively with others, in a team focused environment., • Good time management and organisational skills., • A genuine passion for great cooking and continuous improvement. *Please note that we do not have a Skilled Worker Sponsor License.

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  • Night baker/cook
    Night baker/cook
    2 months ago
    £28000 yearly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for a motivated Night Baker / Cook to join our artisan production team. This role involves preparing and baking a variety of products, including quiches, tarts, viennoiseries, and breads, as well as packing customer orders. No prior experience is required — full training will be provided. We are seeking someone reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and bake a variety of items, including:, • Quiches and savoury tarts, • Sweet tarts and pastries, • Viennoiseries (croissants, pains au chocolat, etc.), • Artisan breads, • Follow recipes accurately to maintain consistent quality, • Measure and mix ingredients correctly, • Operate commercial baking equipment (full training provided), • Monitor baking processes and adjust timing as needed, • Pack delivery orders, • Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards, • Clean and maintain all work areas, tools, and equipment Experience & Requirements • No previous experience required — full training provided, • Strong interest in baking or food production, • Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, • Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working night shifts, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong time-management and organisational skills Skills (Preferred but Not Required) • Basic understanding of food handling or kitchen practices, • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to learn new skills, we would love to hear from you. Join our night team and help create delicious, high-quality products for our customers every day.

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  • Bartender and Waiter / Waitress
    Bartender and Waiter / Waitress
    2 months ago
    £15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About Maslow’s Maslow’s is a collection of thoughtfully designed members’ houses, including three public restaurants. Inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, these spaces cater to both professional ambition and personal fulfilment, offering private offices, shared workspaces, fitness studios, bespoke meeting rooms, rooftop bars, restaurants, and curated cultural events. Unlike traditional offices or impersonal coworking spaces, Maslow’s houses are warm, tactile, and energizing—designed for enhanced productivity in a familiar, relaxed setting. With two existing locations in London’s vibrant Fitzrovia and Soho, Maslow’s fosters connection, conversation, and restoration, ensuring members thrive in an environment where time feels well spent. In 2026 we open our third members’ house and workspace in The Kensington Building. As a team, our values are Caring, Curious and Committed – which inspire us through our journey of growth. The Role: As a Waiter at 1 Warwick at Maslow's, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable dining moments for our guests through exceptional service and in cultivating a warm and inviting ambiance. We expect you to possess outstanding interpersonal skills, exude a positive attitude, and demonstrate an unwavering attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Greet guests warmly., • Take accurate food and drink orders and relay them to the kitchen and bar., • Serve food and beverages promptly and accurately., • Respond to guest inquiries, provide recommendations, and address any concerns., • Ensure tables are properly set and presentable., • Assist in preparing the dining area for service, including cleaning and arranging tables., • Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth operations., • Handle payment transactions and maintain a balanced cash register., • Uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the dining area., • Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations. Requirements: • Previous experience in a similar role, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities, • Ability to work effectively in a team and under pressure., • Positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. In Return We Offer: • £450 Gross Refer-a-friend scheme (unlimited referrals!), • 50% discount on F&B onsite, • Reward and discounts platform, • SmartTech and CycleToWork schemes, • Access to delicious on shift meals, • Please note that we do not have a Skilled Worker Sponsor License

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    2 months ago
    £48000–£52000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We're looking for a dynamic new GM to take the reins at our Flagship Restaurant in Westfield White City. If you're a GM with great energy, leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit and looking for a company to stay and grow, you'll thrive in this role. The restaurant fits 100 covers 🪑🪑🪑 We have a strong mix of in house 🍽️ and Deliveroo 🥡 sales. It’s a really vibey site with tons of regulars, we get great footfall from the shopping centre and cinema but we’re also a destination restaurant for locals. About the Role Pay + Contract 🤑 This is a 48h/wk full time contract that requires a mix of opens/closes over 5 days a week. This usually works as 45 hours on shift on the rota and a flexible 3 hours of admin. Whilst you write your own rota, we'll need you to lead from the front and have a presence over all operating hours. The pay is a mix of basic, service charge and annual bonus. Basic (£36k/yr) Service Charge (around £10-12k/yr) based on worked hours, Tronc system Target based Bonus Package (£4k/yr, paid quarterly) + £2.6k pa Deliveroo sales bonus (paid monthly) This means a very achievable annual take home of £50k+ / yr About You ☺️ • Previous GM experience is essential, with at least 2-3 years in a similar sized site location., • Passion for service, people and food. Our burger is insanely good and we're famous for it, but the atmosphere and team are just as important to the guest experience., • Great leadership skills. This really will be your site and a big part of your role is to inject your energy and positivity into the atmosphere., • Taking the time to use your past experience to train and mentor your team., • Great initiative and confident to take ownership of your site. The big advantage of joining an independent is that we want to give you autonomy over your site. Black Bear is where you can really have a voice and input into the future of your site., • Working closely with Head Office on projects to move the business forward. We love giving you the opportunity to present ideas and proposals for anything from events, building work and restructuring. If this sounds like something you're interested in we'd love to hear from you!

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