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  • Festival Supervisor
    Festival Supervisor
    4 days ago
    £15–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Whitehall, Westminster

    At Dome we are proud to be pushing out some of the best street food in London on the Southbank, and at major London and UK Wide Music Festivals. We are: Truffle Burger, Frank's Hot Dogs, Lucky's Hot Chicken, Meraki Greek Wraps, Okko Katsu, Papa Tacco's, and much more. We also work with some much loved street food brands from around the world, who we host at our guest residency series on the Southbank. We have many other projects and events around London alongside our two cult favourite Truffle Burger restaurants in Soho and Marylebone. We're looking for Supervisors to join us at UK Wide Festivals and our Southbank project. Join one of 6 brands or help us host international guest brands. Our Supervisors support the Unit Manager with the day to day running of the unit, making sure menu items look great and taste great, our team are happy and safe and deliver great customer service. Our menus are small, simple and super indulgent. You: • You're charismatic, kind and want to have a seriously busy and fun Summer full of new experiences, • You're looking for growth and development and a career in street food operations, festivals or events, • You have experience in quick-service or food retail, restaurants, food markets and festivals, • You get stuck in and are willing to help anyone on your team, • Our queues get seriously long- you can stay cool when things get going, • You love good food, good music and Summery festival vibes, • You want to give customers the best and keep standards high in a casual environment, • Looking for full-time or flexible hours The season will run from mid-April to mid-September, with ideally full-time availability. Availability to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday's fairly consistently throughout the Summer is a must! We will keep going through the Autumn and Winter Seasons, with plenty of permanent availability for those who smash the Summer! More good stuff! • Access to incredible festivals and events with opportunities to see some headliners whilst not on shift!, • Fun, friendly, casual and seriously experienced team, • Rota's given way in advance for you to plan your time off throughout the season's, • Really good quality and style uniform provided, • Generous paid breaks, • Free food and drink on shift, • Award Winning Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing, • Bonus scheme for all team members - whatever your level Truffle Burger was founded in 2018. What began as a simple burger, trading from a van around London, grew into a cult favourite. The business has expanded from pop-ups, festivals, international collaborations and restaurants into a recognised brand with an ever increasing following to become DOME; a diverse portfolio and offering. As we continue to grow our teams, projects, ideas and national and international presence, we stay true to what made Truffle Burger special from day one.

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  • Festival Manager
    Festival Manager
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Chickenish is looking for an experienced Event and Festival Manager to join our growing team for the 2026 summer season and beyond. Working closely with the owner and core management team, you will oversee festival and event operations from planning through to delivery, ensuring smooth, professional and high-energy service on site. We trade at some of the UK’s leading festivals and events, and this role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands festival logistics, and enjoys leading teams on the ground. We are building a long term team as the company continues to grow, with exciting plans ahead. Key Responsibilities: • Staff rota planning and team coordination, • Strong understanding of food hygiene systems and operational standards, • Stock management, ordering and supplier communication, • Festival setup and pack down, • Ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained and ready for future use, • Liaising with CPU and suppliers to manage stock flow, • Communicating with site managers and event organisers, • Overseeing daily opening and closing procedures, • Managing daily cash outs and reporting Requirements: • Proven experience working in festivals or large scale events is essential, • Strong organisational and leadership skills, • Ability to stay calm and solution focused in high pressure environments, • Driving licence preferred What We Offer: • Above average London Living Wage, • Approx. 40 hours per week on average across the summer season, with peak activity from May to September, • A supportive and positive company culture, • A wellbeing strategy being implemented this year, with a focus on team care, • Long term opportunities as we continue expanding our festival presence If you’re passionate about events, great food, and building something exciting with a committed team, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Festival Unit Manager
    Festival Unit Manager
    4 days ago
    £16–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    Whitehall, Westminster

    DOME creates exciting, high-energy places where people come together, spanning nationwide festivals, meanwhile spaces on the Southbank, pop-ups, catering, and events across London, alongside our two Truffle Burger restaurants in central London. We design, deliver, and operate vibrant, food-led destinations, working with our own in-house brands and a curated network of national and international partners. Our brands are quick-service and crowd-led, known for decadent, delicious and creative menus. By bringing together independent concepts under one roof, we create memorable, high-impact experiences that activate spaces and attract diverse audiences. In the Summer season we take some mega teams on the road across the UK, from Scotland down to the Isle of Wight, who run experience-led food halls with our 6 in-house brands, at some of the country's biggest and best-loved music festivals. What starts in London's street-food scene becomes a full season of life on the road along-side 150 team members --- moving city to city, building buzzing food spaces, and delivering high-energy service to huge crowds. Festival life is intense and fast-paced, with long shifts, big volumes, and high standards, but it's also hugely rewarding. You'll live and work closely with your team all summer, sharing camps, late nights, headline artists, crew access, and the kind of moments and friendships that only come from doing something memorable together. It's hard work, high adrenaline, and completely unforgettable --- a season you'll always talk about long after the last show and service ends. As we continue to operate multiple high-volume food units at festivals across the UK, we're looking for experienced, hands-on Unit Managers to take full ownership of their brand and unit. This role is key to keeping things running smoothly day to day --- leading teams of 6, maintaining standards, and ensuring great food and service in intense, fast-paced festival environments. We're looking for: You're an energetic and experienced festival Unit, kiosk or concession manager with a background in fast paced hospitality, street food, festivals or quick service dining. You love leading, inspiring and motivating teams through the most energy fuelled shifts and take pride in running your unit to the highest standards. Hands-on and unstoppable- you embrace busy days and the excitement of life on the road, working closely with a close-knit team to deliver unforgettable festival experiences across the UK. • Running the day-to-day operation of a festival food unit, including setup, service, and close-down, • Leading, supporting, and motivating your team to deliver consistent food quality and service, • Managing stock, ordering, wastage, and costs in line with targets, • Building and managing rotas, staffing levels, and day-to-day people issues, • Working closely with operations, warehouse, and build/break teams to manage stock and equipment, • Reporting weekly on performance, costs, people, compliance, and upcoming needs What we offer: • Permanent, full-time roles with development plans to build experience, confidence and a career within festival operations, • Performance based bonuses, • Regularly arranged social occasions, • Employee Assistance Programme - free therapy sessions and financial support, • Slick and fun online and in-person training with rewards for learning and growing, • Regular 1-2-1 time with your manager for good things and challenges, • Festival starter pack - camping equipment, uniform, essentials and more, • Access to some of the biggest and best festivals in the UK, • A creative, ambitious and collaborative environment, • Seriously experienced team - with lots of support and knowledge to soak up, • Work with some well known international guest residents at pop-ups, • Opportunity to build experience and exposure with events, catering, festivals, pop-ups or restaurants, with one team.

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  • Street Food Service Assistant (Summer)
    Street Food Service Assistant (Summer)
    8 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Summer Temp Role (potential for permanent) We are seeking energetic and reliable temporary team members to join our Greek street food team during the exciting festival season. Our unit is renowned for serving high-quality Greek cuisine at an incredible pace, and we require individuals who can bring positive energy, work efficiently, and help deliver an exceptional customer experience. This role is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments, appreciate great food, and wish to be part of a friendly, hardworking team throughout the summer (May - September). There's also the potential for continued employment in our London sites. Key Responsibilities: • Provide a warm welcome and excellent, friendly service to all customers., • Confidently take orders and process payments using our till systems., • Assist in the preparation and serving of Greek dishes such as gyros, halloumi, sides, and drinks (full training will be provided)., • Ensure a clean and organised workstation, including food preparation areas, counters, and equipment., • Adhere strictly to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures., • Restock ingredients and packaging, monitor stock levels, and report any shortages., • Work efficiently within a high-output team, capable of serving up to 400 customers per hour during peak events., • Uphold the brand’s reputation for delivering consistent, high-quality food with a smile, even during busy periods. Skills & Qualities: • Friendly, confident, and customer-focused attitude., • Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced, energetic environment., • Strong teamwork and communication skills., • Quick learner with meticulous attention to detail., • Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to various tasks., • Previous hospitality or customer service experience is beneficial but not mandatory, as comprehensive training will be provided. Requirements: • Availability throughout the summer festival season, including key dates and weekends., • Ability to work at our London permanent site; off site events are required., • Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in a bustling environment., • Must be 16 years or older (or meet legal age requirements). What We Offer: • A friendly and supportive team environment., • Comprehensive training in food preparation, service, hygiene, and equipment operation., • Flexible shifts to accommodate other commitments., • Staff meals provided during shifts., • The opportunity to be considered for ongoing roles in 2026 as the business continues its growth.

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  • Festival Crew - UK Wide!
    Festival Crew - UK Wide!
    7 days ago
    £12.71–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Whitehall, Westminster

    DOME creates exciting, high-energy places where people come together, spanning nationwide festivals, meanwhile spaces on the Southbank, pop-ups, catering, and events across London, alongside our two Truffle Burger restaurants in central London. We design, deliver, and operate vibrant, food-led destinations, working with our own in-house brands and a curated network of national and international partners. Our brands are quick-service and crowd-led, known for decadent, delicious and creative menus. By bringing together independent concepts under one roof, we create memorable, high-impact experiences that activate spaces and attract diverse audiences. Our teams span six street food brands within an immersive, traveling food hall across two floors. Each quick-service food brand operates from its own converted kitchen unit and is run by a close-knit team of around 10 people. You'll be part of a smaller team focused on one brand, while also working alongside a larger, collaborative food hall team. We're looking for • Experienced festival + quick-service pros only -- you must have worked on food units at speed and volume., • Available full-time for the full season (May--September 2026)., • Full legal right to work in the UK for full-time work., • Confident, resourceful, and ready for an intense, unforgettable summer! • Unit Managers -- kitchen/chef-manager background, people-focused, on top of every moving part., • Supervisors -- able to run shifts, manage 6--11 staff, support managers with admin., • BOH/ Line Cooks -- fast, clean, organised; grill experience essential., • Front of House -- manage massive queues, know the menu, deliver energetic, memorable service. You can expect • Big, fast, high adrenaline fuelled shifts - typically double shifts., • Camping, travelling, and working alongside your team all summer., • Major UK festivals from London to the South Coast and Manchester to Glasgow., • A summer of music, connections, great food and serious graft. What we provide • Camping equipment and accommodation (camper vans welcome), • Competitive pay for seasoned festival workers, • Sales-based bonuses If you thrive in fast service, love festivals, and can commit to the whole season --- we want to hear from you, wherever you are in the UK!

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