Front of House Manager
2 days ago
City of London, London
Front of House – Vanda’s Kitchen (Self-Employed Role)
Location: St Pauls, London | Days: Monday–Friday | Contract: Self-Employed (Sole Trader)
About Us:
Vanda’s Kitchen is a healthy, flavour-packed food business based in the heart of London. We serve a loyal community with freshly prepared meals, salads, and snacks – all made in-house with care and attention to nutrition, flavour, and dietary needs.
The Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and people-focused Front of House team member to join us. As the face of Vanda’s Kitchen, you’ll be responsible for welcoming customers, handling orders, making drinks, and delivering a smooth and friendly service. This is a self-employed position suited to someone confident working independently and who takes pride in presentation and people skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet customers warmly and create a positive, efficient experience
Take and prepare orders with attention to customer preferences and dietary requirements
Provide informed advice on dishes, particularly around allergens (especially gluten)
Prepare hot drinks and coffee to a high standard
Keep the shopfront, coffee station, and till area clean and organised
Upsell and cross-sell effectively to promote additional items or meal upgrades
Communicate clearly with the kitchen to ensure smooth service
Handle payments and basic end-of-day duties if needed
About You: - Experience in a food or hospitality setting - Confident and informed when speaking about food allergens, particularly gluten - Skilled in making coffee and other hot drinks - Personable, proactive, and focused on customer satisfaction - Comfortable upselling and suggesting menu items - Registered self-employed sole trader, or open to registering (we can guide you through the process) Pay:
Competitive hourly rate, paid monthly. As a self-employed contractor, you will be responsible for your own tax and National Insurance. To Apply:
Send your CV here or pop into the shop for a chat.