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About the job Azumi Group is an award-winning restaurant group bringing modern, vibrant dining experiences to iconic destinations worldwide. Founded in 2002 with the opening of Zuma London, followed by the creation of ROKA in 2004, Azumi has grown into an internationally celebrated collection. With 24 Zuma& 11 ROKA venues globally, our portfolio continues to grow, each venue offering a distinctive, memorable experience. In addition to Zuma and ROKA, our collection proudly includes standout concepts – Oblix, ETARU, and INKO NITO. At Azumi, our values ‘Honour the Mastery’, ‘Do unto Others’ and ‘Embrace the Energy’ guide everything we do, ensuring every experience is exceptional and memorable. Roka is a contemporary Japanese robatayaki restaurant, celebrated for its dynamic open-grill cooking and vibrant atmosphere. In 2004 the first Roka opened its doors on Charlotte Street, London with a flaming robata grill at its heart, and a striking yet informal interior that reflects the strength and energy of fire. JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to assist in delivering a smooth, consistent operation of wine service and supporting the sommelier team in adhering to the highest service levels. MAIN DUTIES: Build strong connections with regular and high-value guests, ensuring exceptional service. Assist with weekly stock takes and enhance wine selections and menu offerings. Maximize up-selling opportunities during service to drive sales. Train and develop team members, supporting their growth and professional development. Assist in scheduling team rotas and conducting performance reviews. Ensure guest requests are handled promptly, keeping senior management informed of any feedback or issues. We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our vibrant atmosphere to is crafted to perfection. Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our recruiters know. Required skills: WSET Competitive Salary plus tips Department: Sommelier The company Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.
Wine Horizons Limited serves as the direct import and distribution arm of an acclaimed Italian winery, renowned for its premium Prosecco and sparkling wines. Each bottle is a testament to the artistry and authenticity of Italy’s winemaking heritage, crafted with passion and precision. What sets Wine Horizons apart is a bold approach to distribution eliminating intermediaries to deliver unparalleled quality at unmatched prices. Restaurants and major retailers gain direct access to exceptional wines, while clients experience a seamless blend of tradition and modern innovation. The mission is clear: to revolutionize wine distribution, forge meaningful connections, and deliver not just products, but an experience that celebrates excellence. Your Role: Wine Portfolio Partner This is not just a sales role; it’s an opportunity to represent a legacy. As a Wine Portfolio Partner, you will be the driving force behind expanding our market presence, creating lasting relationships, and delivering outstanding results. What You’ll Do - Proactively Seek Clients: Identify and reach out to potential customers, including restaurants, retailers, and GDO. - Engage and Connect: Contact clients to introduce our premium Prosecco and sparkling wine portfolio, arranging in-person meetings to showcase our products. - On-Site Visits: Visit stores, restaurants, and key accounts to present, discuss, and sell our wines directly. - Own the Sales Process: Manage the entire sales cycle independently—from prospecting and presenting to closing deals and following up for reorders. - Build Lasting Partnerships: Develop strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and becoming their trusted wine advisor. - Track and Grow: Leverage advanced tools to manage client portfolios, track progress, and expand your sales territory. Your Path to Success 1. Trial Period (3 Months) Goal: Achieve £8K/month in revenue (approximately 3 pallets). - Compensation During Trial:15% commission per pallet sold (1 pallet = 480 bottles, minimum value £2,640). - £100 bonus for every 2 pallets sold. You’ll receive in-depth training to familiarize yourself with our products, refine your sales techniques, and master client acquisition strategies. Meet your target, and you’ll secure a full-time contract. 2. Full-Time Contract Your Rewards - Base Salary: £1,500/month. - Expense Reimbursement: £50/month. - Progressive Commissions:Up to £10K/month: Base salary and reimbursement only (£1,550/month). £10K–£20K/month: 12% commission on revenue above £10K + £150 bonus. £20K–£30K/month: 15% commission on revenue above £20K + £250 bonus. Over £30K/month: 20% commission on revenue above £30K + £500 bonus. - Earnings Examples £10K/month: £1,550. £20K/month: £2,900. £30K/month: £4,500. £40K/month: £6,750. Why You’ll Thrive with Us - Work with Excellence: Represent a top-tier winery producing wines that clients trust and love. - Autonomy and Impact: Take ownership of your territory and sales, knowing your efforts directly shape your success. - Grow Your Career: Access ongoing training, support, and the opportunity to grow within a company dedicated to your development. - Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a commission structure and bonuses designed to reflect your hard work and results. - Be Proud of Your Role: You’re not just selling wine—you’re building partnerships and representing a tradition of excellence. What We’re Looking For - Self-Starter: Someone who is proactive in identifying and pursuing opportunities. - Relationship Builder: A natural communicator who thrives on creating connections and fostering trust. - Sales-Driven: Confident in managing the entire sales process independently, from cold calls to closing deals. - Passionate About Wine: A genuine interest in and knowledge of wine will set you apart. - Ambitious and Reliable: Ready to meet targets and contribute to the company’s growth.
Who are we? At Crazy Pizza, we are a lot more than just pizza; we are the new sleek dining style that brings the passion and spirit of Italy to tables combining incredible service and topnotch dishes in exclusive locations across the globe. Founded on the principles of innovation and excellence, Crazy Pizza, part of Majestas Group, is renowned for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and commitment to exceptional service. Bartender at Crazy Pizza As a Bartender at Crazy Pizza, you will be at the center of the bar, making great drinks, and providing excellent service to our guests. Your main responsibilities will be preparing and serving a wide variety of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, while keeping the fun and lively atmosphere that defines Crazy Pizza. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, loves creating great experiences, and has a passion for mixology. Your day to day: - Prepare and serve a wide variety of drinks, including classic cocktails, signature creations, and premium spirits. - Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks, providing personalized recommendations. - Maintain the bar area to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation, ensuring that all tools and equipment are properly cleaned. - Work closely with the waitstaff and management to ensure seamless service, particularly during peak times. - Proactively suggest premium spirits, wines and signature cocktails to guests, contributing to the overall sales performance of the bar. - Assist with managing bar inventory, tracking stock levels, and placing orders for ingredients and others supplies. Who are you? - A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a bartender in luxury hospitality venues, high-end bars. - Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, and other beverages. - Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for providing a personalised, high-end guest experience. - A keen eye for detail, particularly in the presentation of drinks, cleanliness of the bar area, and the execution of luxury service standards. - Passion for hospitality with a friendly disposition to smile. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Crazy Pizza is committed Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in both our hiring practices and our workplace culture. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We celebrate and support the unique contributions of every individual. Majestas HR Team
Location: High Holborn, London (Outside Chancery Lane Station) Company: Brew Garden Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience Working Hours: Varied shifts, including weekends and evenings About Us: Brew Garden is a vibrant and versatile venue located in the heart of High Holborn, just outside Chancery Lane Station. By day, we serve as a specialty café offering expertly crafted coffee and a welcoming atmosphere. In the evening, we transform into a sophisticated wine bar, providing a curated selection of wines and small plates. Our mission is to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests, whether they're stopping by for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Café & Wine Bar Supervisor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both coffee and wine service, with the ability to lead a team and maintain high standards of customer service throughout the day and into the evening. Key Responsibilities: Daytime Café Operations: Oversee daily café operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality coffee and food offerings. Prepare and serve specialty coffee drinks with expertise, including espresso-based beverages, pour-overs, and more. Train and mentor baristas, ensuring consistency in coffee preparation and service. Manage inventory and ordering for coffee and café-related supplies. Evening Wine Bar Operations: Lead the transition from café to wine bar, ensuring a smooth shift in atmosphere and service style. Provide expert guidance on our wine selection, offering recommendations and ensuring a memorable experience for guests. Supervise evening staff, including bartenders and servers, to maintain excellent service standards. Assist in curating and updating the wine list in collaboration with the management team. Team Leadership: Lead by example, offering hands-on support across all areas of the business. Conduct regular team meetings, providing feedback and fostering a positive work environment. Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback with professionalism and a focus on resolution. Administrative Duties: Assist in scheduling staff and managing timekeeping. Monitor and report on daily sales, working with the management team to achieve financial targets. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food hygiene standards. Qualifications: Proven experience as a supervisor or senior barista in a café environment, with knowledge of specialty coffee. Strong wine knowledge, with previous experience in a wine bar or similar setting preferred. Exceptional customer service skills, with a passion for hospitality. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. Benefits: Competitive salary and tips. Opportunities for professional development and training in both coffee and wine. Staff discounts on food, coffee, and wine. A supportive and vibrant work environment in the heart of High Holborn, London. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they would be a great fit for Brew Garden.
We are looking for exceptional General Manager to join our family! The Role of a General Manager is simple… to create unforgettable customer experiences for our valued customers! Responsibilities: Management of the team to ensure that exceptional food, pizzas and drinks are made and served. Communicate with customers and build exceptional experiences for them. Managing a team / supervisory experience Ensure adherence to Health and Safety and other operational requirements. To achieve company targets such as sales, food costs, labour costs Ensure a high standard of customer service throughout each department to exceed customer expectations Follow all company policies and procedures Recruit and train new members of staff with the support of the rest of the management team bot front of house and back of house Continuously look for opportunities to drive sales and ‘think outside the box’ and keeping in touch with the local community to maximise sales opportunities We are looking for a team player who is: Experienced manager of people/busy restaurants Able to provide an exceptional customer experience through amazing food Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude Able to work well under pressure Smartly presented and professional in approach Positive with a can-do attitude Respectful to co-workers and customers Self-motivated to learn Punctual A good planner and organiser Great at communication Able to problem solve and has sound judgement Cinquecento Employee Benefits: Cinquecento 25% family dining discount Free pizza/meals for each full shift worked Paycare health wellbeing services - including My Pocket GP, Paycare Counselling and Helpline, Paycare Perks and Online Claiming Wage Stream financial wellbeing services - including Pay and Spend tracking, Flexible Pay, Automated Building and Financial Coaching Performance related bonuses (non-contractual) Tronc/Gratuities Pension scheme (subject to eligibility) Full training and certification on health and safety, food courses and wines Opportunity to learn about traditional Italian cuisine Career Development Full uniform provided Lockers provided
Full-Time and Part-Time positions available! Drawing on a Nordic aesthetic, top quality food and drinks are served alongside an exciting music programme in the unique space of a redeveloped Victorian railway station. Situated next door to Hackney Central Station on Amhurst Road, Oslo is a vibrant hub to meet and greet, and a night time destination for socialising, eating and enjoying an array of music. Key Responsibilities: 1. Main Tasks & Responsibilities • Greet Customers and answer inquiries and make suitable recommendations. • Take orders, check identification if appropriate, and record all drinks orders accurately through the till. • Prepare and serve cold beverages, such as beer, wine and cocktails. • Serve all products within the high quality standards as set out by Management. • Slice fruits, vegetables, and garnishes for use in beverage service. • Demonstrate use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines, cocktail shakers and bar utensils. • Maintain high levels of cleanliness and sanitisation within all work areas, utensils and any other beverage preparation equipment. - Available to work late night weekends. - Cocktail bartender experience is neccesary.
Job Title: Lead Barista Contract Duration: November 2024 - January 2025 Days / Hours: - Flexibility with your working schedule will be required. Days and times may need to change based on demand - The cart is due for delivery early/mid November, at which point this role will commence - Starting days: Wednesday - Sunday (potentially subject to change) - Hours: 10am - 6pm (could evolve to start from 8am) Location: Hackstons, 3-4 William Street, Knightsbridge, SW1X 9HL About the role: - The aim of the coffee cart is to drive footfall into the Hackstons store. We would like this individual to support educating customers on the Hackstons store, our range and encourage them to go into the store and explore our range of whiskies, fine wines and spirits. - This Barista role will be permanently outside our Knightsbridge store , operating on a Coffee Cart - We will provide a limited coffee offering: espresso, macchiato, long black, flat white, latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate and mocha. No teas or decaf will be provided (initially) - The Hackstons store will be closed on Christmas Day (25.12.2024) and New Years Day (01.01.2025), and you will not be required to work, however the store will be open on Boxing Day (26.12.2024) and you will be required to be available for this day. Skills and Experience Required: - Must have prior experience making barista-style coffee - A passion for coffee and other beverages. - Experience using contactless payment systems - Excellent communication skills - Expert coffee knowledge - A willingness to understand and learn about the Hackstons offerings so that you can educate potential customers as to why they should come into the store - Customer service skills that are second to none - The ability to build rapport with customers - Understanding of food safety - Attention to detail - Flexibility - Punctuality About Hackstons: Originally establishing our name in cask whisky ownership, our very inception derives from offering alternative ownership avenues, viewing whisky and spirits as multifaceted assets, not only for their primary function of consumption, but as unique portfolio diversifiers. Recognising our clients’ appreciation for fine and rare collectibles, we moved to open a physical retail store in the heart of Knightsbridge, and an eCommerce site, developments that mark an evolution in our approach to ownership, providing individuals with the opportunity to purchase fine and rare bottles in both online and physical retail spaces. Meticulously designed to provide clients with a bespoke service with any purchase, this addition to Hackstons encompasses the fully cyclical service from ownership, onward selling, bottling, sale and purchase all under one roof. Salary: £12-14 per hour (DOE)