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Welcome to Bianco43, a family-owned and operated restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich, UK. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced waiter/waitress to join our team. Our restaurant is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our customers. As a member of our team, you will be part of a close-knit and passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to delivering an outstanding dining experience. If you are a skilled with a passion for Italian cuisine, and are looking for a full-time position in a family-friendly business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step in joining the Bianco43 family.

Are you passionate about authentic Italian food and providing exceptional service? La Mia Mamma and Made in Italy, are looking for a part-time or full time Waiter/Waitress to join our team and deliver memorable dining experiences to our guests. The position is open at the following locations: - La Mia Mamma, 257 Kings Road, SW3 5EL - La Mia Mamma, 2 Hollywood Road, SW10 9HY - Made in Italy, 249 Kings Road, SW3 5EL What You’ll Do: - Welcome guests warmly and ensure they feel at home. - Take orders accurately and communicate special requests to the kitchen. - Recommend menu items and pairings, sharing your knowledge of Italian cuisine. - Serve food and drinks efficiently while maintaining high service standards. - Address guest inquiries and ensure a positive dining experience. - Support team members and contribute to the smooth operation of the restaurant. What We’re Looking For: - Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Passion for Italian cuisine and culture. - Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure. - A team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. What We Offer: - Competitive hourly pay, up to £14 per hour (including tronc) + tips. - A fun and supportive work environment. - Staff meals during shifts and discounts at our restaurants. - Opportunities to learn and grow within our company. If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion for hospitality to our La Mia Mamma and Made in Italy family, we’d love to hear from you! Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

You are in command! A leader with strong organisational skills who can prioritise, delegate and maintain staff focus, ef9iciency and productivity in fast-paced operations. Drive and maintain speci9ied operational, hygiene standards whilst complying with all legal requirements. Achieving budget targets for food cost and labour cost whilst always delivering high food quality. Responsibilities Meet the speci9ied food quality and speed of service standards as measured by established performance ratings such as customer feedback. Improve food quality and service delivery based on business and business reporting. Consider and positively impact the health and wellbeing of colleagues and team members. Proactively inform the Head of Operations of under performers and high achievers within the kitchen team. Ensure that the kitchen team meet company standards of food quality and spec adherence. Recognise future leaders of the business and to in their development. Maximise team performance through managing, engaging and coaching team members and to be responsible for this in the absence of the Head Chef. Be accountable for decision-making in the kitchen during shift and when mot through delegation and strong leadership. To strive for positive resolutions of issues arising in the restaurant and ensure the relevant people are kept informed. Keep colleagues and team members well informed of relevant updates from your Operations Manager and Head Of9ice. Minimise any misunderstandings by ensuring that all messages are communicated clearly and are understood by guests and colleagues. Ensure the delivery of budgeted GP whilst meeting company standards of food quality when managing the shift. Keep kitchen costs within budget (i.e. labour costs, energy costs and disposables costs). Prevent theft through being diligent and by applying company security standards and measures. Responsible for completing daily due diligence records when on shift. Continuously improve the kitchen’s operating standards. Order stock when required in line with set par levels. Actively communicate any issues arising with suppliers to the Head of Operations Ensure that any damaged, dangerous, or faulty equipment and 9ittings are communicated to the Manager on Duty (Mikkeller) Ensure that the kitchen is fully prepared, maintained and closed down in line with company standards. Ensure that food is prepared following all operational, hygiene and health & safety standards requirements. Ensure kitchen stock de9icit is at a minimum by being responsible for the security of food stock whilst on duty, recording wastage, regular stock rotation and putting away deliveries once checked off. Ensure that kitchen equipment is used and maintained in line with operating standards.

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Griller/CDP to join our Richmond team! You will need to be experienced in working in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Griller/CDP will have experience working with beef, managing a team and following the brand specs perfectly. All the required training will be provided. There is a lot of opportunity for progression, and we are looking for candidates who are good at working under pressure and committed. Key Responsibilities of the Griller/CDP To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation. To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs. To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage To prepare the beef ready for service. To cook the steaks during service to a high standard and liaise with other sections to ensure timely service. Requirements for Gaucho Griller/CDP Experience working in a busy, high pressure kitchen environment Have a genuine passion for working with fresh food Experience managing a small team Training and benefits 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller Career development and progression

serve food and drinks to customers in the restaurant, café, or similar setting, ensuring they have a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. It involves both customer service and coordinating with the kitchen. Key Skills: Good communication Friendly and professional attitude Ability to multitask Physical stamina (long hours on your feet)

Job Title: Branch Manager About the brand: At Mammy Pancake, we believe that the best egg puffs should be available everywhere. With shops currently across Hong Kong and Taiwan, we are proud to announce the opening of our first UK store! Join Mammy Pancake, a brand originating from Hong Kong committed to popularising traditional egg puffs. Collaborating with both local and global partners, we meticulously select premium ingredients to craft innovative renditions of this beloved Hong Kong delicacy. About the job: As the Branch Manager, you will play a pivotal role in launching and leading our first UK store. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the store’s operations, ensuring a seamless experience for both customers and staff. Your leadership will be essential in upholding Mammy Pancake’s high standards of quality, service, and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the success of our brand in a new market and to be a key part of our expansion journey. Role and Responsibilities: - Oversee day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring the smooth functioning of all aspects, including the kitchen, dining area, and customer service. - Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise restaurant staff to deliver excellent customer service and maintain high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. - Financial Management: Prepare and manage budgets, analyse financial reports, and implement cost-control measures to optimise profitability. - Promotions and Marketing: Work with the marketing team to develop and implement promotional strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones. - Monitor inventory levels, place orders for supplies, and manage inventory to minimise waste - Ensure that every guest receives prompt and friendly service, addressing any customer concerns or complaints in a professional manner. - Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, adhering to health and safety regulations at all times. - Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as local health and safety regulations. Requirements: - Must be authorised to work in the UK - 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role in the food service industry preferred. - Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire a small team. - Passion for providing exceptional customer service and creating a positive dining experience. - Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. - Resourceful and proactive in resolving issues and finding solutions. - Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the demands of the business. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the food service industry and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Mammy Pancake’s expansion into the UK market and to lead a team dedicated to delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service. Apply now to join us on this delicious journey!

We are looking for an experienced restaurant supervisor to join the SMOKESTAK team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. Working alongside a well-established management team, you’ll support the front of house team in ensuring we are delivering that same passion to all our guests through support and training. You’ll be a role model for all staff and spearheading what it means to run a dynamic London restaurant. You’ll be a critical thinker who is always questioning if we’re doing things the best way possible and constantly looking for ways to drive the business forward. Responsibilities. Collaborate with the management team for seamless operations, especially during service. Take care of the opening of the restaurant, allocate staff to their section and brief the team before service. Take care of the closing of the restaurant, send end-of-day reports to the senior team, do the cash-up. Provide training to the new team members and help covering sections when needed Have the ability to deliver high standards consistently. Ensure that the team follow company policies, as well as health & safety regulations. Be a bastion of our brand and lead by example. Deliver excellent guest experience and be able to deal with complaints if needed Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment. A love for hospitality, food, wine and drink. Basic grasp of Microsoft 360 and SharePoint. Familiarity with software systems including Lightspeed, SevenRooms, Workforce desirable but not essential. We offer. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. Cycle-to-work scheme Cost price wine through our suppliers. International trips for top performers. In-house training dedicated to your personal development. Trips to meet suppliers and producers. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.? We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.? Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.? Whole team staff parties. Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks. 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year. Pension provider | The People’s Pension.

Pittagoras has proudly served our community for over four years, and as we continue to grow, we’re looking for a vibrant, ambitious, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Store Manager at our Tooting Broadway site. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a passionate team, drive daily operations, and uphold the high standards Pittagoras is known for. Role Purpose: Our Store Managers ensure our operations run smoothly, providing a memorable and magical place to work. As a Store Manager, you will model excellence in food preparation and service, ensuring a unique customer experience. You will also train new team members to uphold our high standards, making Pittagoras an employer of choice. Key Responsibilities: ● Service Preparation: Ensure the store is set up and ready for each service with the right amount of gyros on the spit and prep, balancing quick service needs with food cost management to avoid wastage. ● Uniform and Hygiene: Always wear a full, smart, clean uniform while on shift and protective clothing as required. ● Quality Management: Adhere to the gyros and prep management system according to the prep guide, ensuring our gyros meet the highest quality standards. ● Team Development: Recruit, train, and coach new starters and current team members to Pittagoras standards. ● Store Standards: Monitor all sections of the store and report any poor performance to the Operations Manager. Follow all Pittagoras systems and processes, including compliance with Food and Hygiene standards, Health & Safety, and opening and closing procedures. ● Profitability: Contribute to Pittagoras' profitability by following recipes and controlling food costs and wastage. Manage P&L budgets and profitability of the business. ● Scheduling and Ordering: Create weekly rotas, manage holiday cover, and order from suppliers according to par levels. Requirements: ● Proven management experience. ● Good command of the English language. ● Food safety level 2 certification. Competency/Behavioural Indicators: General Overview: ● Be a great team player and possess a high level of flexibility. ● Exhibit a professional attitude and approach, aligned with our company values. ● Display a can-do attitude with a sincere and courteous approach to customers and team members. ● Have a passion for cooking and customer service, aspiring to deliver the highest quality. ● Possess excellent communication skills and a strong customer service ethic. ● Be flexible regarding availability to work hours and location. ● Our Behaviors: ● Creating Empathy ● Building Confidence ● Making it Happen ● Processing Information ● Improving Performance ● Creating Ideas ● Facilitating Interactions ● Gathering Information ● Growing Talent ● Influencing Others People Management Responsibility: ● Direct and Indirect Reports: ● Manage a team of 6-10 people.

We are looking for a full time talented Junior Sushi Chef to join our team here at zuma located in Knightsbridge. As a Junior Sushi Chef at Zuma, precision, tradition, and creativity come together to create unforgettable sushi experiences. You’ll work closely with our talented sushi team to master the art of sushi-making while ensuring the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and teamwork. ** Main Duties** As a Junior Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for: Ensure the sushi section is fully set up and ready for service, maintaining efficiency and quality Assist in minimizing food waste through careful preparation and mindful handling of ingredients. Actively work towards mastering all aspects of the sushi section and expanding your knowledge across other kitchen areas Prepare sushi items with precision and attention to detail, always meeting Zuma’s high brand standards. Use and maintain kitchen equipment to a high standard, minimizing breakage and ensuring smooth operations Participate in the proper storage of perishable and food items, adhering to Food Safety practices and regulations ** What We Look For** Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings: A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine Proven experience as a junior sushi chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team Exceptional knife skills and a commitment to precision and presentation Benefits: World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands Family Meals are shared daily Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Chef de Partie - BAO Kings Cross Salary - Up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant Bao Kings Cross are seeking a Chef de Partie 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 Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Each BAO location represents a different slice of culture in Taiwan. Located in Pancras Square, BAO Kings Cross is a reimagined take on nostalgic Taiwan. The old foam teashop classics and cafes with a focus on rice plates, tea snacks and BAO Bakery Goods. Bubble teas, BAOs and BBGs can be ordered to go from the Counter. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; The Benefits We want to create a great place to work that mirrors the soft fluffy embrace of a BAO Your development is important to us. Within your first year with us, you’ll have three reviews, giving you the platform to tell us how we can support you better, and to identify development opportunities. We’re serious on our education, meet School of BAO. Learn Mastery, Discover Artistry. A meticulously crafted calendar of events, workshops, talks. Our perks, hands down the best hospitality discount in London. 50% off food and drink across all of BAO and JKS restaurants, plus some rotating restaurant discounts. We have our own currency, meet BAOcoin. A reward scheme where you earn BAOcoin by displaying BAO behaviours, and cash in prizes from the BAOshop. There are other ways to earn some cash with the BAO Pyramid Scheme. Sell the BAO dream to your friends, and earn up to £500 for a referral. We’re serious about our parties. Our record turnout for our parties speaks for itself. At the beginning of the year we have a huge Wei Ya Party paired with our Annual Awards Ceremony.Our second large party is our Moon Festival BBQ in September. For good measure we throw in a handful of Karaoke Parties in the middle. The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 5 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu.