Assistant Manager – New Luxury Cocktail & Karaoke Venue | Leicester Square We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Assistant Manager to join our leadership team at an exciting new premium nightlife destination in the heart of Leicester Square. Blending high-end cocktails, immersive karaoke rooms, and world-class hospitality, our venue is designed to deliver unforgettable experiences for both guests and staff. As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in launching and running this unique venue, supporting the General Manager and Deputy General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, developing our team, and ensuring every guest leaves with a smile. ** ** What You’ll Be Doing: - Support the AGM and General Manager in overseeing daily FOH & BOH operations, including service, staffing, and floor management - Play a hands-on role during pre-opening: recruitment, training, supplier onboarding, compliance, and venue setup - Lead by example to maintain exceptional service standards and a vibrant, guest-focused atmosphere - Assist with financial reporting, stock control, rotas, budgeting, and cost efficiency strategies - Monitor licensing, health & safety compliance, and uphold operational excellence - Motivate and develop the team through ongoing training and performance management ** What We’re Looking For:** - 2+ years in an Assistant Manager or senior management role, ideally in a premium bar, cocktail lounge, or late-night venue - Strong leadership and people-management skills with a calm, confident presence on the floor - Proven ability to drive service, sales, and staff engagement - Strong understanding of licensing, compliance, stock control, and labour cost management - A natural passion for hospitality, nightlife, and creating standout guest experiences - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills What We Offer: - Competitive salary + performance-based incentives - The chance to be part of an exciting venue launch in a prime central London location - Opportunities for career progression and growth within a premium brand - Employee discounts, meals on duty & regular staff socials - Creative freedom and the ability to make a real impact from day one ** Start Date:** Immediate / Flexible (for pre-opening involvement) ** Apply Now:** If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape one of London’s most anticipated new nightlife venues, we want to hear from you.
HEAD SOMMELIER Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ ‘sustainable restaurant of the year’ and the Caterer award for ‘best new restaurant’. Fallow is seeking an experienced and visionary Head Sommelier to take the reins of our dynamic wine program and elevate the guest experience to new heights. This is a unique opportunity to join one of London’s most progressive and sustainability-focused restaurants, where creativity, excellence, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. As Head Sommelier, you will have full ownership of our wine offering — from curating a diverse, thought-provoking list to leading a passionate team and shaping the future of beverage service at Fallow. Key responsibilities: - Lead and evolve Fallow’s wine program, ensuring alignment with our sustainable, ingredient-driven ethos. - Curate and manage an exciting, innovative, and responsibly sourced wine list that complements our award-winning cuisine. - Deliver engaging, informative, and confident service to guests, with thoughtful wine pairings and outstanding table-side presence. - Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, championing lesser-known producers and sustainable vineyards. - Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing sommelier team, fostering a culture of education, passion, and hospitality excellence. - Oversee stock management, inventory, and cost controls to ensure operational efficiency and profitability. - Collaborate closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless, world-class guest experiences. About You: - Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in a high-calibre, service-led environment. - WSET Level 3 or equivalent professional certification (e.g. CMS). - Deep knowledge of global wine regions, with a passion for sustainability and emerging producers. - Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team. - Strong operational acumen and experience in managing beverage costs, inventory, and supplier relations. - Charismatic, engaging, and confident in guest interaction, with a calm, professional approach under pressure. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.
Sommelier - Gymkhana Salary - Competitive salary based on experience Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Sommelier within a Michelin star restaurant or similar setting Gymkhana are seeking a Sommelier 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 Senior Sommelier looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Operating in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Since its opening in 2013, Gymkhana has garnered numerous accolades, including its first Michelin star and, in 2024, a second Michelin star, making it the first Indian restaurant in London to hold two.The restaurant was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. As Giles Coren of The Times remarked, "Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to." The Position As Sommelier, you will be responsible for delivering the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience within the restaurant and private dining rooms. You will recommend and sell wines to customers both to complement their tastes and to pair with their menu choices. The successful Sommelier will have: An engaging and personable nature; A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience; Prior experience as a Sommelier within a quality restaurant; WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification; A professional and confident communication style with fluent English language ability; Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team; An excellent knowledge of food and beverage; The eagerness to continually learn and develop your career within hospitality; We believe in empowering our team to balance professional success with personal well-being.
Job description We are bei London a high end eco-friendly hair salon with a beautiful calm ambiance, based just 3 minutes walk from Parsons Green tube station, on the District line. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, talented senior stylist to join our growing team. Your responsibilities: Delivering high end customer service bespoke to clients needs while continuing to build good relationships with clients. Uphold our values through organic hair products and principles. Cutting and styling hair for men, women and children. Provide advice and selling the featured Oway organic hair products in the salon to clients. Providing in-depth bespoke consultations for every client's needs from colour and cutting services, to various hair treatments including all colouring techniques. Work full time, flexible hours, on an average of 5 working days between Monday to Saturday. About you: Qualified Hairdresser At least 5 year experience Passionate and focused on your career in hair styling Friendly, polite and professional Enjoys providing good client service Prefers to work in a friendly social team Excellent English and communication skills