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At Sam’s, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team. Our commitment to excellence in hospitality is matched by our dedication to fostering a supportive workplace where every member of the team can grow and thrive. Founded in 2019 by renowned restaurateur Sam Harrison and business partner Fanny Stocker. Our menus celebrate the finest seasonal produce from across the UK, with a focus on Anglo-French cuisine. We pride ourselves on sourcing ingredients from small artisan suppliers, ensuring quality and freshness in every dish. Complementing our food is a carefully curated wine list, handpicked by Sam himself, featuring selections from wineries he has personally visited. Sam's, Genuine Restaurants Group awards: • 2023, Caterer's 11th best place to work in Hospitality in UK!, • Recently nominated for Catey's restaurateur of the year award 2023., • Recently nominated by the public as the 2nd favourite restaurant in London in 2023, in the Harden's Guide. Role Overview: As a Runner or Commis Waiter at Sam’s, you’ll play a key supporting role on the restaurant floor, making sure service runs smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver dishes promptly, assist with table maintenance, and keep service areas well-stocked and spotless. Fast-paced and physically active, this role is perfect for someone energetic, organised, and eager to learn the flow of a professional hospitality environment. It’s a great first step into a rewarding career in restaurants. Pay: Pay consists of house salary + an average of tronc Benefits: · Team Festivities – We have two big celebrations every year to recognise and reward your hard work · Friends & Family Perks – Enjoy exclusive discounts across all our venues · Great Food for You– Free meals provided when you're on shift · Share the Opportunity – Earn bonuses through our generous referral programme · Here for You – Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme · Incredible Discounts- Access to discounts for restaurants, retail, gyms and travel · Cycle to Work Scheme - Save on bikes and accessories while spreading the cost · Insider’s Pour – Wines and spirits available for team members at trade price · Grow with Us – opportunities for progression and development · Private Healthcare – Access to BUPA health cover after 3 years of service · Challenge Accepted – Performance and Competition Awards and Bonuses Milestones: · Anniversary Meal – Celebrate your work anniversary with a complimentary lunch or dinner for two people, every year! · Loyalty Rewards – Earn extra holiday for every year after your third year You will need: · Bundles of passion and enthusiasm, a true love for our authentic hospitality · To demonstrate a stable background working in a busy, high end restaurant and/or bar · Right to Work in the UK · Credible, positive references from former employers At Sam’s, we celebrate diversity and champion inclusion. Everyone is welcome, respected, and valued - just as they are. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

We're looking for a Drinks Runner to join our front of house team at The Ivy High Street Kensington . A Runner is an entry level position that will give you valuable insight and experience into the hospitality industry. The pace is fast and the standards are high, but if you are passionate and a quick learner, it can be the start of a great career. You will: • Assist waiters in serving food and beverages to guests, • Carry food to guests, ensuring the area is cleared after, • Help set up the restaurant for service, • Support the chefs to ensure they are prepared for service What’s in it for you? As well as a chance to add one of the world’s most prestigious names to your CV, you’ll get: • Top class training – before the job and on the job, plus opportunities to progress, • Excellent staff meals, served exactly as they are to guests, • A generous staff discount at all of our Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide, • Lots of great benefits including free uniform, cycle to work scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets, • Reward programmes recognising employee longevity and recognising those who promote us as an employer of choice, • A great work-life balance and plenty of opportunities to socialise with your team outside the workplace, • External support in partnership with the charity, Hospitality in Action - providing access to legal care, financial support & personal advice The Ivy Collection Who are we? All Ivy Collection restaurants have been designed to deliver the memorable experience that is synonymous with The Ivy’s unique style, extending the magic of our celebrated West Street venue to handpicked locations across London, the UK and Ireland. Open seven days a week and offering all day dining, from breakfast to dinner with lunch, brunch and afternoon tea in between, means everyone has the chance to enjoy a little taste of The Ivy’s glamour, whatever the occasion.

About The Orangery: The Orangery at Kensington Palace is a historic dining venue offering breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea in an elegant royal setting. Originally built in 1704 for Queen Anne, it now provides guests with a refined dining experience within the palace gardens. Role Overview: We are looking for a Food Runner to support our front-of-house team by delivering food promptly and efficiently while ensuring exceptional guest service. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver food orders from the kitchen to tables quickly and accurately., • Assist waitstaff in ensuring all dishes are presented correctly and to the highest standard., • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of service areas., • Communicate effectively with the kitchen and service teams., • Assist in setting up and closing down dining areas as needed. Requirements: • Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality role is required., • Strong teamwork and communication skills., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • A passion for delivering excellent customer service., • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Benefits: • Opportunities for career growth., • Staff discounts., • A unique working environment in the historic Kensington Palace gardens.

Job Opening: Supervisor- Bottega 35 Location: 35 Kensington High street, London W8 5EB Pay Rate: £15 per hour Bottega 35 London is looking for an energetic and reliable Supervisor to join our dynamic Management Team . This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced, customer-focused Hospitality environment. Skills and Experience Requirements -The Floor Supervisor is responsible for delivering exceptional guest service while overseeing the smooth flow of restaurant operations. Their primary duties include serving guests, managing service order , and ensuring an outstanding dining experience. -Floor Supervisor supports the daily operation of the restaurant by coordinating service, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring all service protocols are consistently followed. -Floor Supervisor also leads and supports the waiters and food runners by providing guidance on service procedures, allocating daily tasks, and overseeing essential operational duties such as cleaning, cutlery polishing , table preparation, and the other service maintenance responsibilities. They play a key role in ensuring the team operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and presentation. Requirements: -A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills -Ability to work under pressure -Previous experience in a restaurant (training provided ) -Excellent communication and attention to detail Why join Bottega 35? -Competitive hourly rate of £15 per hour Supportive team and great working atmosphere -Opportunities for career growth within the company -It's in High Street Kensington very close to transports links -Free staffs meals prepared daily by our chefs

Big Mamma is a French-Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. For over a decade, we've been bringing bold Italian flavours, 100% homemade food and vibrant, high-energy hospitality to life across our restaurants worldwide. Big Mamma is also a certified B Corp, committed to doing business in a way that respects people, producers and the planet. We're now looking for a Head Waiter/Waitress to lead our floor team! The role As a Head Waiter/Waitress at Big Mamma, you'll guide the floor with energy, professionalism and flair, ensuring a seamless service for every guest. You will: • Take care of all guests in your section and set the example for the rest of the team, • Follow the steps of service, provide recommendations, upsell and go the extra mile, • Master our menu, wines and cocktails, and help train junior waiters, • Open and close the floor with professionalism, • Support the management team with onboarding new runners, • Maintain cleanliness, organisation and health & safety standards, • Create memorable moments for guests with a warm, friendly and professional attitude About you • Previous experience as a Head Waiter/Waitress in a busy restaurant, • Passion for Italian food and excellent customer service, • High energy, proactive attitude and team spirit, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends What Big Mamma offers • Competitive pay: £12.71 per hour + 19% of the service charge you generate in your section + 1 tronc point per hour, • Permanent, full-time position, • 5-day working week with 2 days off, • Daily staff meals, • 15% discount across all Big Mamma restaurants (UK and Ireland), • £500 employee referral bonus, • Wagestream – access your pay between paydays, • Mental health & wellbeing support (Open Up), • Continuous training and career progression, • Mobility across UK and European venues Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or gender reassignment. #joinbigmammauki

You will be hired as a front of house team member. This means you will not only be a waiter but also potentially a bartender/food runner according to business needs. We are looking for 25+ year olds. Hospitality experience can be valuable but not necessary.

FOH & BAR CREW WANTED 🍔🍷 We're opening a new restaurant in Notting Hill and we're looking for great people to join us from day one. We're after waiters, runners, bartenders and all-round hospitality legends. You don't need to know everything. You do need to care. You might be a good fit if: • You like people, • You can keep your cool when things get busy, • You notice the little things, • You bring good energy wherever you go, • You enjoy great food, wine, music and hospitality, • You'd rather help a teammate than watch them struggle What you'll be doing: • Looking after guests, • Running food and drinks, • Making recommendations, • Creating a great atmosphere, • Being part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together What we're offering: ✨ Competitive pay + tips ✨ Staff food ✨ Training and development ✨ A genuinely lovely team ✨ The chance to be part of an opening from day one ✨ No corporate scripts, no fake smiles, no nonsense We're building a restaurant with exceptional burgers, great wines, beautiful design and hospitality that feels natural rather than rehearsed. When you apply, tell us a bit about yourself. What are you into? What do you do when you're not working? Favourite restaurant? Hidden talent? Weird hobby? Feel free to share your Instagram too — we like hiring humans, not just CVs. NOTTING HILL | OPENING SOON FOH & BAR CREW