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  • Supervisor
    Supervisor
    1 month ago
    £13–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Boulevard Brasserie is a busy, Parisian-style brasserie in the heart of Covent Garden, moments from London’s Theatreland. We’re known for warm hospitality, classic French food, and fast-paced pre-theatre service. We’re now looking for an experienced Restaurant Supervisor to help lead our front-of-house team and deliver exceptional guest experiences every day. The role As Restaurant Supervisor, you’ll be a visible leader on the floor, supporting management with the smooth running of services while motivating and developing the team. You’ll set the standard for service, handle the flow of a high-volume restaurant, and ensure every guest leaves happy — whether they’re dining pre-theatre or settling in for a longer evening. Key responsibilities Running shifts and leading the floor during busy services, including pre-theatre Supervising and motivating the FOH team to deliver consistent, high-quality service Welcoming guests, managing sections, and overseeing smooth table turns Handling guest feedback and resolving issues confidently and professionally Supporting training and development of team members Ensuring service standards, cleanliness, and health & safety procedures are met Assisting management with cash handling, handovers, and daily operations What we’re looking for Previous experience as a Supervisor or strong Senior Waiter/Waitress in a busy restaurant Confident, hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality Calm under pressure and highly organised during peak services Strong communication and people skills A genuine interest in food, wine, and guest experience Flexibility to work evenings and weekends What we offer Competitive pay Tronc / service charge Staff meals on shift Career progression within a well-established hospitality group A supportive, energetic team environment in a prime West End location If you love great service, thrive in a fast-paced restaurant, and enjoy leading by example, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Senior Sous Chef - New Opening - Thai Cuisine
    Senior Sous Chef - New Opening - Thai Cuisine
    2 days ago
    £44000–£46000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help lead their Kitchen in a brand new opening in central London, due Spring 2026. The successful candidate will have a passion for Asian cuisine and previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. Plaza Khao Gaeng Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng is a Southern Thai restaurant, a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside. Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. The Position As Senior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. You will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Head Chef; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: • Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant;, • Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;, • A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;, • Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade;, • Experience scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;, • A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Senior Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits Dining & Hospitality • Lunch for 2 after probation, • Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants, • CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness • Self care salary - £500 additional salary to spend on your self care. After 1 years service, • Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK, • 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare, • 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing, • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it, • Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment • Up to 55% off cinema tickets, • Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more), • Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support • Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it, • Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning, • Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition • Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions, • Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment, • Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral, • Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)

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  • Assistant Bar Manager
    Assistant Bar Manager
    3 days ago
    £15–£17.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    The Queens Head has been pouring pints since 1738 and still serves as Soho's cosy and proudly independent local. We're a wet-led pub - no kitchen, just great beer, great atmosphere, and great people. We champion quality beer, support independent breweries, host live music every Sunday, and pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming space for all. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Pub Manager to help lead our team and keep the Queens Head running at its very best. Reporting to: Bar Manager, Head Office team Responsible for: Bar Staff, Supervisors, and Door Staff Job Summary • Take full responsibility for your shifts, ensuring the pub is well-managed and operating at its best from open to close, • Manage, lead, and motivate the team to deliver exceptional results, • Set the tone for a fun, welcoming atmosphere that keeps both customers and staff happy, • Make sure every guest leaves having had a brilliant experience with great products and service to match, • Get to know your regulars, build real relationships, and play an active role in growing the business, • Keep on top of compliance - you know the rules and make sure the team does too, • Hold high cleanliness standards and make sure checklists are followed correctly, • Oversee stock and cellar management, including regular line cleans, • Manage customer flow effectively - making smart use of space, balancing walk-ins and bookings, and keeping an eye on capacity to maximise turnover without ever compromising on customer experience or compliance Why Work With Us? • You'll be based in the heart of Soho - one of London's most exciting neighbourhoods, on the doorstep of world-class theatres, restaurants, and bars, • We've got something a lot of Soho venues don't - a genuine community feel with a loyal, friendly crowd who keep coming back, • We're independently run with a hardworking, fun, and inclusive team in a proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly environment, • 40 hours a week with a fair and considerate rota, plus overtime opportunities, • Weekly pay, • 28 days paid holiday a year, • A weekly drinks tab - you earn £1 for every hour you work, • 20% discount for you, your friends, and family, • Paid external training courses and career development opportunities, • Staff days out, brewery tours, and supplier visits throughout the year, • Christmas and summer parties Who Are You? • Someone who leads by example, takes pride in being professional, and knows that a great team starts with a great attitude at the top, • A team player who keeps communication strong and brings positive energy to those around them, • Hospitable by nature, with the ability to make customers and staff feel welcome and at ease, • Passionate about hospitality and pubs, with a genuine interest in industry trends and product knowledge, • Cool, calm, and collected when things get busy. But doesn't switch off when it quietens down - you use the slower periods to keep standards high, the team engaged, and the pub in great shape for when it picks back up., • Presentable and confident when talking to customers and representing the venue, • Aware of health and safety responsibilities and takes them seriously Must Haves: • You've managed a team before and know how to get the best out of people, • Reliable - great timekeeping and attendance matter to us, • Solid knowledge of draught dispense, beer, wine, and spirits, • A Personal Licence holder, • Confident handling of conflict calmly and professionally, • Fluent in English, written and spoken, • Computer literacy is a must Desirables: • Experience with stock and cellar management, • Cask ale knowledge and experience in cleaning lines, • Used to putting together rotas and staff schedules, • Events and bookings management, • Professional social media management, • Happy to roll your sleeves up for basic maintenance when needed, • Worked alongside security before Pay: • Up to £17.50/h Think you're the right fit? We'd love to hear from you. Get in contact and tell us a little about yourself and why The Queens Head feels like the next step for you.

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  • Junior Sous Chef - New Opening - Thai Cuisine
    Junior Sous Chef - New Opening - Thai Cuisine
    2 days ago
    £42000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team at their new opening in Central London, due to open Spring 2026. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. The successful candidate will have previous relevant experience and passion for Asian cuisine. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group Plaza Khao Gaeng Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng is a Southern Thai restaurant, a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside. Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. The Position As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. Working closely with the senior team; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: • Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality Restaurant;, • Knowledge or passion for Thai cuisine (preferred), • Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;, • A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;, • Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a kitchen brigade;, • A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits Dining & Hospitality • Lunch for 2 after probation, • Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants, • CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness • Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK, • 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare, • 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing, • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it, • Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment • Up to 55% off cinema tickets, • Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more), • Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support • Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it, • Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning, • Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition • Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions, • Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment, • Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral, • Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)

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