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  • Head Waiter / Waitress
    Head Waiter / Waitress
    5 hours ago
    £13.46–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Head Waiter / Service Trainer This very popular and iconic luxury café and all-day dining restaurant concept has been taking the market by storm since the early 90s. Located only in prime real estate locations across Westminster, we are now seeking a passionate, experienced, and service-driven Head Waiter to join our successful team and support the training and development of our front-of-house staff. The ideal candidate will have strong restaurant floor experience, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service. As Head Waiter, you will lead by example, support the management team, and train waiters to deliver excellence in service, guest care, product knowledge, and restaurant standards. Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and support the waiting team during service, • Train new and existing staff in excellent table service and guest care, • Ensure all guests receive a warm welcome and professional service, • Maintain high standards of presentation, communication, and hospitality, • Supervise the restaurant floor and ensure smooth daily operations, • Support staff with order taking, food and drink service, and guest requests, • Coach team members on upselling, menu knowledge, allergens, and service steps, • Monitor service quality and provide feedback to improve performance, • Handle guest queries and complaints professionally and efficiently, • Ensure the restaurant is clean, organised, and ready for service at all times, • Work closely with managers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and other departments, • Support opening and closing procedures when required, • Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company standards Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, Supervisor, or similar role, • Strong knowledge of high-quality restaurant service, • Experience training or coaching front-of-house staff, • Positive attitude and excellent communication skills, • Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure, • Strong attention to detail and guest-focused approach, • Ability to keep the restaurant organised, clean, and under control, • Professional appearance and confident customer service skills, • Flexibility to work full-time, including weekends and busy periods, • Right to work in the United Kingdom is required Benefits • 50% staff discount in all our venues, even on your days off, for you and up to 3 family members, • 4 weeks paid annual holiday, • Learning and development opportunities, • Free meal during working hours, • Competitive pay depending on experience, • Tips, service charge, staff food, and other incentives included, • Around 45 hours per week, • No split shifts Pay Competitive salary depending on experience, from £13.46 to £15.00 per hour, including service charge, plus tips, staff food, and other incentives. Job Type: Full-time Application Questions • Do you have experience in a similar Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, or Supervisor position?, • Do you have experience training or supporting front-of-house staff?, • Can you work full-time? Work Authorisation United Kingdom work authorisation is required. Work Location In person

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  • Senior Sous Chef
    Senior Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    £50000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Senior Sous Chef – AngloThai - Marylebone £50,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience) Location: 22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL · Full-time, site-based AngloThai is a Michelin-starred, Thai-inspired restaurant on Seymour Place in London, the debut permanent home of husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak. John's cooking reimagines Thai flavours through hyper-seasonal British produce, served across a 50-cover dining room and Baan, our 16-cover private dining room, with a wine programme led by Desiree. As the restaurant grows, we are looking for an exceptional, passionate Senior Sous Chef to join the team. As Senior Sous Chef, you will own the day-to-day running of the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, leading a talented team and protecting the standards the kitchen is known for. You will lead by example on the pass, making sure every dish leaves the kitchen exactly as John intends, and step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will report to the Head Chef and support the full operation of the restaurant, the kitchen and Baan. This role will suit an experienced sous chef or senior sous chef from a premium or Michelin-starred kitchen, who leads from the front, cares deeply about produce, and wants to grow a team as well as their own craft. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who lives and breathes hospitality. Key Responsibilities • Run the kitchen day to day alongside the Head Chef, upholding the standard on every dish., • Lead by example on the pass, checking every plate before it leaves the kitchen., • Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service smooth and consistent., • Support the full operation of the restaurant, the kitchen and Baan, our private dining room., • Motivate and inspire the team to give their best every shift., • Coach and develop the team, building their leadership skills and confidence., • Manage ordering, stock and supplier relationships accurately., • Uphold food safety, allergen management and health and safety standards always., • Work with fresh, top-quality, seasonal produce to the restaurant's exacting standards., • Keep the kitchen, equipment and storage in excellent order, flagging maintenance early. What We're Looking For We are looking for a natural leader who thrives in a fast, high-standards kitchen and brings the best out of the people around them. • You will bring:Experience as a sous chef or senior sous chef in a premium or Michelin-starred kitchen., • A hands-on leadership style that nurtures and grows a team., • Confidence working with fresh, top-quality, seasonal ingredients., • Strong skills in ordering, stock management and supplier communication., • A solid grounding in food safety, allergen management and health and safety., • The ability to coach team members and build their leadership skills., • The ability to step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service consistent., • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication., • Genuine passion for food, wine and hospitality., • Drive and ambition, with a hunger to keep learning, develop your craft and grow with us. What We Offer • 50% team discount across all MJMK restaurants., • Up to £500 team referral bonus., • Opportunity to grow within one of London's most ambitious hospitality groups., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year with us., • Company sick pay after one year, up to five days., • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days., • Mental health and well-being assistance via Hospitality Action, offering free advice and counselling., • Enhanced pension contributions after 5 years with us., • Anniversary scheme reward for every year you're with us. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants owns and operates a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin star and been named one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair, our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra, and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star. In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, opened in September 2025. We're building ambitious restaurant brands with a focus on quality, creativity and guest experience, and we're just getting started.

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  • Restaurant Floor Manager - Agile
    Restaurant Floor Manager - Agile
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Job Description: Restaurant Floor Manager at Hotel California Welcome to Hotel California , a fictional boutique hotel nestled in the heart of London, where cutting-edge AI technology meets unparalleled hospitality. We’re not just a hotel—we’re an experience, dedicated to crafting the ultimate guest journey through innovation, warmth, and a touch of magic. Recognized as one of the top places to work in hospitality, we put people—our guests and our team—at the heart of everything we do. Since opening our doors, Hotel California has redefined luxury with a modern twist, blending timeless charm with the latest AI-driven solutions to anticipate and exceed every guest’s needs. From our AI-powered concierge that personalizes each stay to our smart dining spaces serving up culinary delights inspired by London’s vibrant culture, we’re all about creating moments that linger long after checkout. And it doesn’t stop there—our commitment extends beyond our walls. We partner with local charities, plant trees across the UK, and, through our Stay for a Cause initiative, donate 50 meals to children in need for every shift you work. As of March 2025, we’ve provided over 25 million meals and counting! How We’ll Support You At Hotel California , your well-being is our priority, both on and off the clock. We’ve designed our support around four key pillars: Financial Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash support. Access to savings tools and financial health planning powered by AI insights. Up to 50% off stays and dining at Hotel California for you, friends, and family, plus a California Gold Card with a monthly allowance to treat your loved ones in style. Mental & Physical All Californians (Managers) are trained in mental health support and First Aid. 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your household, available 365 days a year. Healthcare cash plan and free monthly fitness sessions (think AI-guided yoga or spin classes in our smart gym). Sports fan? Join our California Cricket League —an in-house tournament with a grand finale at Lord’s! Social We love bringing our Hotel California family together! You’re invited to: California Dream Fest (our summer celebration for team and families). A legendary Christmas party under the stars. Regular team events across the hotel, from mixology nights to AI-tech showcases. After 5 years, embark on our London Calling Bootcamp —a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of London’s hidden gems with our founders (over 200 Californians joined last year!). What to Expect Salary : £42,000 - £45,000 per year (inclusive of service charge), paid monthly. Schedule : Full-time across 5 days, with Monday-Sunday availability. Our AI-optimized rotas ensure a mix of daytime and evening shifts—no endless late nights here! Training : Access to award-winning, AI-enhanced development programs from day one. Last year, we promoted 211 team members! Holiday : Standard paid leave (including service charge), with Hotel California closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Got kids? Take an extra day for their first day of school. Style : No stiff uniforms—smart casual and comfy is the vibe (trainers welcome!). Do You Have the California Spirit ? At Hotel California , we believe true happiness comes from giving your best to others. We call it the California Spirit —going beyond service to genuinely care for our guests and team, powered by the latest AI tools to make every interaction seamless and special. We’re searching for a Floor Manager to join our London haven. Our Californians (Managers) are the heartbeat of our operation, ensuring every guest feels like they’ve stepped into a world of wonder. With AI assisting everything from real-time guest preferences to team coordination, you’ll lead with heart and precision. On busy nights, you’ll manage wait times of up to 90 minutes with charm and empathy, supported by a team of 40-50 California Crew members and fellow Californians , all working in sync thanks to our smart systems. You’re empowered to make bold decisions, ensuring our California Spirit shines through in every moment. And the perks? Competitive pay, incredible benefits, and events like our Californians’ Day Out and epic Christmas bash—our way of saying “thank you” for making 2024 our best year yet! What We’re Looking For As a Floor Manager at Hotel California : You’ve been a Senior Assistant Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high-volume, tech-savvy hospitality setting for the past few years. You’re obsessed with excellence, eager to thrive in an environment that blends AI innovation with human connection. You’ve got an eagle eye for detail, keeping standards sky-high and every shift running smoothly. You’re a natural leader with a big heart, passionate about coaching and growing your team. You live to make people happy—guests and crew alike—turning first-time visitors into lifelong fans. Join the Hotel California Family Everyone’s welcome here. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Ready to bring your California Spirit to life with the power of AI? Apply today and help us create the ultimate guest experience in the heart of London!

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    11 days ago
    £17–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Leamouth, Tower Hamlets

    🎹 GENERAL MANAGER - BERINGERS All-day brasserie and piano bar | London City Island, E14 Full-time | Salary plus tips and service charge | [Bonus Scheme | Immediate start In 1895, a man called Guy Beringer wrote a letter to the press complaining about Sunday lunch. He had a point. Victorian Sundays meant getting up early for a heavy, joyless meal, usually while regretting the night before. Beringer proposed something better: push the whole thing back to midday, combine breakfast and lunch, and let people linger. He called it brunch. His argument was never really about food. Breakfast, he wrote, suits solitude. Brunch is cheerful, sociable, talk-compelling. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week. He finished with a postscript that we've taken rather seriously: beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee. We named the place after him. Beringers is our attempt to build brunch the way he actually meant it - not a queue and a 90-minute table turn, but a long, unhurried, sociable affair that starts with coffee and has no particular obligation to end. ☕ FOUR MONTHS IN We opened on London City Island at the start of this year, and it has gone better than we hoped. The room has found its people. Residents who come in every week. Tables that book at midday and are still there at six, having moved from brunch to a bottle of wine to the terrace for a spritz. Late nights at the bar where nobody's watching the clock. The regulars know our team by name and, increasingly, know each other. Our opening team has built something genuinely special from a standing start, and we're proud of them. Now we want to take it to the next level - and for that we need a General Manager. 🍸 THE VENUE All-day brasserie. Doors at 7am for coffee and the Pantry, through brunch and lunch, into a full evening menu. Signature dishes people come back for: Duck and Egg Waffles, the wild mushroom omelette, Nduja Toast. Piano bar. A baby grand at the heart of the room, live performances several times a week, and a proper cocktail list. Our Piano Plates are the signature - tapas-style sharing dishes built to be picked at slowly with a drink in the other hand. Terrace. Where a long lunch quietly becomes an evening. Events. Concert Nights, Uncork and Unwind wine tastings, tribute evenings, festival collaborations, private hires and the 1895 Club membership programme. There's a calendar, and it's growing. Full table service throughout. This is a restaurant, run properly. 🎶 ONE THING THAT MATTERS MORE HERE THAN MOST PLACES Music sets the room. It's the single biggest lever you have over how Beringers feels, and we take it seriously. The right playlist at 8am is not the right playlist at 8pm. Sunday afternoon is not Friday night. Knowing when to lift the room, when to let it settle, when to turn it up because the bar has found its second wind - that's a craft, and we want a GM who has it. You'll also work with our resident musicians and programme the live schedule alongside our events team. If you've ever changed a playlist mid-service because the room needed something else, you'll know exactly what we mean. 🚀 THE ROLE You'll take full ownership of Beringers City Island, reporting directly to senior management. Running the floor. Leading service from the pass to the door, at the standard we've set. Present in the room, known to the regulars, hands on when it counts. Leading the team. Recruiting, training, developing and retaining a front of house team that's already good and can be better. Rotas, structure, clear standards and a culture people want to stay in. The commercial side. Full P&L accountability: revenue, GP, labour cost, stock and controls. You'll be given real numbers, real targets and real autonomy to hit them. Growing covers. Building the reservations book, the regulars, the events diary and the 1895 Club. Making a busy Tuesday as good as a busy Saturday. Working with the kitchen. A genuine partnership on menu development, execution and consistency. The unglamorous but essential. Food safety, health and safety, licensing, compliance, reviews and everything else that keeps a venue running properly. Shaping what's next. Menus, events, ideas, the evening offer. We're four months old. There's plenty still to write, and we want a GM with opinions. 🔥 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Proven experience as a General Manager, or a strong Assistant GM or Restaurant Manager ready to step up, • Genuine restaurant background - full table service, food-led, quality-driven, • Real commercial confidence. Comfortable with a P&L, labour percentages, GP and stock, • A leader people want to work for. We'd rather hear about a team you developed than a team you managed, • A natural host who understands that regulars are built one conversation at a time, • Instinctive about atmosphere - music, lighting, pace, energy, • Bar and cocktail knowledge, or the enthusiasm to get properly involved, • Personal Licence holder preferred, or willing to obtain one, • Someone who wants to build something rather than maintain it You do not need a piano bar on your CV. You need to care about rooms that feel good and people who come back. WHAT WE OFFER • Salary reviewed as the site grows. (Inc. performance bonus scheme), • Tips and service charge, • Real autonomy. This is your site to run, not a script to follow., • A group that's growing. Beringers Wandsworth opens this winter, and The Bull Group also runs Lockdown, Supershakes, The Observatory and The Eleventh Hour across London. We promote from within wherever we can, and there's a genuine path here for someone who wants one., • A Sunday & Monday close at 5pm, which in an all-day restaurant is rarer than it sounds, • Food and drinks on shift, plus discounts across every venue in the group, • Involvement in menu development, supplier tastings and the events programme, • Direct access to senior management. Small group, short decision chain, ideas get heard., • 28 days holiday ⚡ WHY THIS ONE Most General Manager jobs in London are about maintaining something that already exists. This one is four months old, in a growing group, with a story worth telling, a room people are already protective of, and enough left to build that your fingerprints will be all over it a year from now. If that's the job you've been waiting for, we'd like to hear from you. 👋 HOW TO APPLY Hit apply and send us a short message about why you'd be good for this GM role at Beringers. We read every application and reply to everyone. From there it's a short call, then we'd love to have you in - see the venue, meet the team, have a coffee and a proper conversation about where Beringers goes next. Beringers, 45 Hope Street, Leamouth Peninsula, London E14 0QG. Part of The Bull Group.

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  • Pest Control Technician
    Pest Control Technician
    14 days ago
    £14–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Hornchurch

    Pests R Us Ltd is a growing pest control company providing professional pest management services to domestic, commercial and public-sector clients across London and the surrounding areas. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and customer-focused Pest Control Technician to join our team. This is a practical and varied role. No two days are the same, and you will visit a range of properties, identify pest problems, carry out treatments and provide customers with professional advice to prevent problems from returning. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems and dealing with customers professionally. Key Responsibilities • Attend scheduled domestic and commercial pest control appointments., • Investigate pest activity and identify the cause and extent of infestations., • Identify common pests including rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, ants, wasps, flies and other nuisance pests., • Carry out pest control treatments safely and effectively using approved methods and products., • Set, inspect and maintain traps, bait stations and monitoring equipment., • Carry out follow-up visits and assess the effectiveness of treatments., • Identify potential pest entry points, harbourage areas and contributing factors., • Provide customers with clear advice and recommendations to prevent future infestations., • Complete treatment reports, photographs and job records accurately., • Communicate with the office regarding completed jobs, follow-up requirements and customer issues., • Maintain pest control equipment, PPE and company vehicles in a clean and professional condition., • Follow all company health & safety, COSHH and pest-control procedures., • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude when representing Pests R Us., • Build positive relationships with customers and site managers., • Identify opportunities for additional pest-control, proofing or preventative work where appropriate. Types of Properties You may work across a wide variety of environments, including: • Restaurants and food businesses, • Schools and nurseries, • Offices, • Residential properties, • Hotels and accommodation, • Property-management sites, • Shops and commercial premises, • Warehouses, • Construction sites, • Public-sector buildings, • Communal areas and external grounds Skills & Experience Essential: • Reliable and punctual., • Professional attitude and good work ethic., • Good communication and customer-service skills., • Practical and confident approach to problem-solving., • Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule., • Good attention to detail., • Comfortable working in different environments and weather conditions., • Physically capable of carrying equipment, climbing stairs and working in confined or awkward areas., • Basic smartphone skills for completing job reports and uploading photographs., • Appropriate driving/riding entitlement for the vehicle being used. Desirable: • Previous pest control experience., • BPCA or RSPH pest-control qualification., • Commercial pest-control experience., • Knowledge of COSHH and safe pesticide use., • Experience with digital job-management or CRM systems., • Experience in proofing, bird control or other property maintenance work. Driving & Motorcycle Licence Because the role involves travelling between customer sites, applicants must have a suitable means of travelling to work locations. A full UK driving licence is preferred. Applicants who use a motorcycle or scooter are also welcome. A valid CBT with the appropriate motorcycle entitlement or a full motorcycle licence is acceptable where applicable. Any motorcycle/scooter used for work must have appropriate business-use insurance and comply with all legal requirements. Personal Qualities The successful candidate will be: • Reliable and trustworthy, • Hardworking and motivated, • Friendly and approachable, • Professional when dealing with customers, • Practical and good at solving problems, • Comfortable working alone, • Organised and able to manage their time, • Willing to learn new skills, • Confident using technology, • Presentable and respectful of customers’ homes and businesses Training & Development Previous pest-control experience is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate. Training can be provided to the successful applicant, including company procedures, pest identification, treatment methods, health and safety and customer service. There will also be opportunities to develop additional skills in areas such as: • Rodent control, • Insect control, • Bed bug treatment, • Bird control, • Pest-proofing, • Bird-proofing installations, • Commercial pest management, • Rope-access/property maintenance work What We Offer • Competitive salary/rates of pay., • Full training and ongoing development., • Company equipment and PPE., • Company vehicle where applicable., • Varied domestic and commercial work., • Regular work with established customers., • Opportunity to earn additional income through performance and additional work., • Career progression within a growing company., • Opportunity to develop specialist pest-control and property-maintenance skills., • Support from an experienced management team. Progression As Pests R Us continues to grow, there will be opportunities for the right person to take on additional responsibility. Potential progression could include: Pest Control Technician → Senior Technician → Team Leader → Operations/Field Supervisor There may also be opportunities to specialise in commercial pest management, bird control, proofing and property maintenance. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply want to turn up, complete a job and leave. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, care about the customer experience and want to develop their skills as the company grows. If you are practical, reliable, motivated and enjoy solving problems, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join Pests R Us Ltd and become part of a growing professional pest-control team.

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  • Head Bartender - Cocktails & Events
    Head Bartender - Cocktails & Events
    12 days ago
    £15–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    Millwall, Tower Hamlets

    53rd Floor Sky Lounge, Wardian, Canary Wharf E14 Full-time | Tips & Service Charge | Immediate start 🌆 Most bars have a view or a community. The Observatory has both - 53 floors above London. The Observatory is a Sky Bar & Restaurant on the 53rd floor of Wardian, looking out over Canary Wharf and the whole of London. It's one of the highest bars in the city - and it's exclusively for the developments residents & their guests. That last part is what makes this job different from every other Head Bartender role you'll scroll past today (well maybe the views as well). You're not serving a queue of strangers. You're looking after a community of around 1,500 residents & their guests who treat this as their local, their living room and their party venue. Regulars come in weekly. You'll know their names, their drinks and their birthdays. It has the feel of a private members' club, without the stiffness. We're looking for someone to take real ownership of it. 🚀 THE ROLE You'll help run The Observatory Bar day to day - leading the small team, keeping cocktail and service standards high, and being the face residents come to. Alongside that, the venue hosts a busy year-round events calendar: birthdays, engagements, weddings, seasonal parties and private hires, plus the events we programme ourselves. To be clear about the events side: you're the host, not the event planner. Our dedicated events team handles the logistics, the planning and the bigger productions. Your part is being the person residents talk to, helping shape the drinks and the feel of the night, and delivering it brilliantly on the day. If you've worked functions or private hires before, you'll be right at home. If you're a superb bartender who's keen to grow into that side, we'll teach you. Day to day you'll: • Lead from the front behind the bar, delivering excellent cocktails and genuine hospitality, • Take ownership of the running of the bar - standards, stock, ordering, prep and organisation, • Build real relationships with residents and be their first point of contact for bookings, • Look after resident celebrations and private hires from enquiry through to the night itself, • Lead, train and develop the team, • Work with our events team on the larger bookings and the annual events calendar, • Grow the events side of the venue and get residents using the space more, • Work with senior management on drinks menus, and where The Observatory goes next as we enter an exciting new chapter. 💥 WHAT YOU'LL GET • Tips and service charge on top of your pay., • ⏰ Sociable hours. We open at 4pm on weekdays and midday at weekends. No breakfast shifts, no 3am finishes, no split shifts., • Genuine ownership of a unique venue rather than one site among many, • 📈 Room to grow. We're a multi-site London group - Supershakes, Beringers, Lockdown, The Eleventh Hour - and we'd far rather promote from within than recruit in., • Involvement in menu development, supplier tastings and the events programme, • Staff food and drinks on shift, plus discounts across all our venues, • Support from an experienced events and senior hospitality team, • A team that actually enjoys working together, • days holiday 🔥 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Solid bartending experience, ideally with time in a management or senior role, • Strong cocktail knowledge and consistency under pressure, • Some experience of events, functions or private hires - or real appetite to learn it, • A natural host who genuinely likes people and remembers them, • Organised, proactive and comfortable owning a space, • Calm and confident through a busy service, • Someone who cares about the details, because our regulars notice them And honestly: we're looking for someone who wants to stay. Building a relationship with a community of regulars takes time, and it's the best part of this job - but only if you're here long enough to enjoy it. If you're looking for somewhere to settle, put your stamp on and grow with, this is it. ⚡ WHY THIS ONE There aren't many jobs like this in London. One shift you're making cocktails for a couple who come in every Friday. The next you're helping them plan their engagement party, 53 floors above the city. If that sounds like the kind of place you'd like to run, we'd love to meet you. Apply now and let's have a chat 👋

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  • Nursery Manager
    Nursery Manager
    22 days ago
    £35000–£47000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Nursery Manager – Full Time Location: E14 6UE Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week Setting: 30-place Day Care Nursery Age Range: 9 months – 4 years Salary: 35k starting (Competitive salary) We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our friendly 30-place day care nursery, providing high-quality care and education for children aged 9 months to 4 years. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. The Role As Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and smooth running of the nursery, ensuring that children receive the highest standards of care and education. You will lead and support a dedicated team, build strong relationships with children and families, and ensure the nursery operates in line with the EYFS, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and support the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and learning., • Oversee the daily running of the nursery and ensure staffing levels and ratios are maintained., • Ensure the nursery provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment., • Promote high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and child welfare., • Ensure the EYFS is effectively implemented throughout the setting., • Monitor children's learning, development and progress., • Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers., • Lead staff meetings, supervisions, appraisals and ongoing professional development., • Support recruitment, induction and mentoring of staff., • Maintain accurate records, policies and procedures., • Work closely with the Deputy Manager and room leaders to ensure consistency across the nursery., • Prepare for and support Ofsted inspections., • Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion and continuous improvement. About You We are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience in a nursery management or senior childcare role., • Holds a relevant childcare qualification, ideally Level 3 or above., • Has a strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding., • Is confident leading and developing a team., • Has excellent communication and organisational skills., • Is approachable, supportive and able to build strong relationships with families., • Is passionate about children's learning, development and wellbeing., • Can work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards., • Is committed to creating a positive and inclusive nursery environment. What We Offer • A full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week., • A supportive and friendly team environment., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families., • The opportunity to lead and develop a 30-place nursery. If you are an experienced childcare professional who is ready to take the next step in your career and lead a small, welcoming nursery, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter

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  • Sky Bar Manager - 53rd Floor Piano Lounge
    Sky Bar Manager - 53rd Floor Piano Lounge
    1 month ago
    £16–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Millwall, Tower Hamlets

    London's highest piano lounge | 53rd floor, Wardian, Canary Wharf E14 Full-time | Tips and service charge | Immediate start Some bars have a view. This one has all of them 🌇🍸💫 Fifty-three floors up, the windows wrap the whole way round. Canary Wharf on one side, Greenwich on the other, and the full London skyline laid out in between. On the right evening the cloud sits below the glass and the room feels genuinely untethered from the city underneath it. That is where you'd be making drinks. The Observatory is London's highest piano & cocktail lounge. Live piano, a proper cocktail list, and a food menu built to be eaten slowly with friends. We opened just over a year ago and have spent that time turning it into something people are quietly protective of. We're now looking for a Bar Manager to take charge of the bar and carry that on. 🎹 THE VENUE The Observatory sits at the top of Wardian, exclusively for the residents of the two towers below it. Around 2,000 people have access, and a good number of them are in every week. That changes the job completely. You're not turning over strangers. You're building a room of regulars who know your name and expect you to know theirs, and who will tell you honestly what they think of the new menu. It has the warmth of a members' club without any of the stiffness. The bar itself is the centerpiece of the venue and deliberately so. That means the Bar Manager here spends most of their time exactly where they should be: behind the bar, making drinks, talking to guests, with an eye across the whole venue. This is not a role that disappears into an office. Live piano is weekly and our signature 'Piano Plates' are a tapas-style sharing menu designed to be picked at across a long evening with a cocktail in the other hand. Food runs seven days. 🥃 YOUR CRAFT, VALUED If you care about what goes in the glass, you'll be somewhere it counts. We want someone with genuine opinions about dilution, about garnish, about the difference between a drink that's technically correct and one that's actually good. You'll have real input into the list, work directly with suppliers, and build seasonal serves that sit properly alongside the food and the piano. The room gives you permission to be ambitious. Guests come here for an occasion, they're not in a rush, and they'll try what you recommend. That's a rare thing and it's wasted on someone who just wants to pour. 🚀 THE ROLE You'll run the bar. Standards, stock, ordering, prep, consistency. The cocktail quality is yours to own and yours to push. You'll lead a small team. A handful of people, hands-on, side by side. You'll set the standard by working to it rather than talking about it, and train the team properly as they come through. You'll host. Learning names, remembering orders, reading the room. The best nights here are the ones where the manager is visibly enjoying themselves. You'll support events. The Observatory hosts a steady calendar of private hires, birthdays, engagements, weddings and seasonal parties. To be clear: our events team handles the planning and the logistics. Your part is the drinks, the bar and the delivery on the night, plus being the familiar face residents come to first. Events experience is a bonus, not a barrier - if you've got the bartending and the hosting, we'll bring you up to speed on the rest. You'll help shape what's next. Menus, promotions, ideas for the room. We're a year in and still building. You'd be joining early enough for your fingerprints to be on it. --- 💥 WHAT WE OFFER • Sociable hours. We open at 4pm on weekdays, midday at weekends. No breakfast shifts, no split shifts, no 3am finishes., • Tips and service charge, • Real ownership of a venue with a genuine identity, not a site on a spreadsheet, • Input that goes somewhere. Menu development, supplier tastings, seasonal launches, • Room to progress. We're a growing London group - Beringers, Lockdown, Supershakes, The Eleventh Hour - and we promote from within wherever we can, • Staff food and drinks on shift, plus discounts across every venue, • The backing of an experienced events and senior management team, • Immediate start available 🔥 WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Strong bartending behind you, ideally with time in a senior or management role, • Real cocktail knowledge and the consistency to deliver it on a full Saturday, • Comfortable leading a small team by example, • A natural host. Warm, present, genuinely interested in people, • Organised enough to run the operational side without being asked twice, • Calm through a busy service and a full events diary, • Someone who notices the detail, because our regulars absolutely do You don't need years of events management. You don't need a group background. If you're an excellent bartender who wants to run a room and look after people properly, that's the person we're looking for. ⚡ ONE MORE THING We'd like this to be a long stay. Everything good about this job compounds. The regulars, the reputation of the room, the events diary, the list you build. A year in, it's a genuinely different job to the one you start. That only pays off for someone who wants to stay and build it, and we'd rather be honest about that now than six months in. If you're looking for the next step rather than the next stopgap, this is one of the best rooms in London to take it in. 👋 HOW TO APPLY Hit apply, and tell us one drink you'd put on our list. That's the whole application. One drink, one line on why. We read every one and reply to everyone. If it looks like a fit, we'll set up a quick video chat, then get you in to see the place, meet the team and take in the view - followed by a paid trial shift so you can decide for yourself. 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  • Bar Manager - Cocktails & Events
    Bar Manager - Cocktails & Events
    1 month ago
    £16–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Millwall, Tower Hamlets

    53rd Floor Sky Lounge, Wardian, Canary Wharf E14 Full-time | Tips & Service Charge | Immediate start 🌆 Most bars have a view or a community. The Observatory has both - 53 floors above London. The Observatory is a Sky Bar & Restaurant on the 53rd floor of Wardian, looking out over Canary Wharf and the whole of London. It's one of the highest bars in the city - and it's exclusively for the developments residents & their guests. That last part is what makes this job different from every other bar manager role you'll scroll past today (well maybe the views as well). You're not serving a queue of strangers. You're looking after a community of around 1,500 residents & their guests who treat this as their local, their living room and their party venue. Regulars come in weekly. You'll know their names, their drinks and their birthdays. It has the feel of a private members' club, without the stiffness. We're looking for someone to take real ownership of it. 🚀 THE ROLE You'll run The Observatory day to day - leading the team, keeping cocktail and service standards high, and being the face residents come to. Alongside that, the venue hosts a busy year-round events calendar: birthdays, engagements, weddings, seasonal parties and private hires, plus the events we programme ourselves. To be clear about the events side: you're the host, not the event planner. Our dedicated events team handles the logistics, the planning and the bigger productions. Your part is being the person residents talk to, helping shape the drinks and the feel of the night, and delivering it brilliantly on the day. If you've worked functions or private hires before, you'll be right at home. If you're a superb bartender who's keen to grow into that side, we'll teach you. Day to day you'll: • Lead from the front behind the bar, delivering excellent cocktails and genuine hospitality, • Take ownership of the running of the venue - standards, stock, ordering, prep and organisation, • Build real relationships with residents and be their first point of contact for bookings, • Look after resident celebrations and private hires from enquiry through to the night itself, • Lead, train and develop the team, • Work with our events team on the larger bookings and the annual events calendar, • Grow the events side of the venue and get residents using the space more, • Work with senior management on menus, promotions and where The Observatory goes next 💥 WHAT YOU'LL GET • Tips and service charge on top of your salary, • ⏰ Sociable hours. We open at 4pm on weekdays and midday at weekends. No breakfast shifts, no 3am finishes, no split shifts., • Genuine ownership of a unique venue rather than one site among many, • 📈 Room to grow. We're a multi-site London group - Supershakes, Beringers, Lockdown, The Eleventh Hour - and we'd far rather promote from within than recruit in., • Involvement in menu development, supplier tastings and the events programme, • Staff food and drinks on shift, plus discounts across all our venues, • Support from an experienced events and senior hospitality team, • A team that actually enjoys working together, • days holiday 🔥 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Solid bartending experience, ideally with time in a management or senior role, • Strong cocktail knowledge and consistency under pressure, • Some experience of events, functions or private hires - or real appetite to learn it, • A natural host who genuinely likes people and remembers them, • Organised, proactive and comfortable owning a space, • Calm and confident through a busy service, • Someone who cares about the details, because our regulars notice them And honestly: we're looking for someone who wants to stay. Building a relationship with a community of regulars takes time, and it's the best part of this job - but only if you're here long enough to enjoy it. If you're looking for somewhere to settle, put your stamp on and grow with, this is it. ⚡ WHY THIS ONE There aren't many jobs like this in London. One shift you're making cocktails for a couple who come in every Friday. The next you're helping them plan their engagement party, 53 floors above the city. If that sounds like the kind of place you'd like to run, we'd love to meet you. Apply now and let's have a chat 👋

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