We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our talented team at The Blues Kitchen. We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our team at The Blues Kitchen - a lively bar, restaurant, and music venue known for good food, great people, and live soul and blues. You'll be leading service, supporting the team, and making sure guests have a great time - every time. We're after someone who's warm, hands-on, and experienced in running a busy floor, with a genuine love for hospitality and people. We're big on team spirit, diversity, and growing talent from within. No uniforms, no egos - just a fun, fast-paced place to work where everyone gets stuck in. You can see us in action here: What you'll be up to: Leading both lunch and dinner services. Leading staff training and championing employee growth. Managing daily rotas and cash-ups with precision Driving the recruitment process and guiding new team members Setting up the restaurant for smooth operations. Living and breathing our brand, leading by example. Ensuring every guest walks away with a smile and a story. What We're Looking For: Proven leadership experience in hospitality. A genuine passion for heartfelt guest experiences. A growth mindset with a drive for continuous improvement. Strong communication and team-building skills. Alignment with The Blues Kitchen's values. What to expect: Competitve salary inclusive of tronc. Salary and tronc are paid on the last Friday of the month. The Blues Kitchen is a lively bar, restaurant and music venue meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts over the course of the week. Casual Dress Code: No uniforms required-just bring your best self. Why you'll love working with us: Food & Social Perks: Enjoy 50% off across our venues, our annual team celebrations and free access to our events and festivals. Career Growth: At The Columbo Academy, your ambition is our inspiration. We're here to guide you on a clear path to personal and professional greatness. Hero of the Month: Get recognized for your standout work and enjoy a paid weekend off. Bar & Restaurant Incentives: Top seller in drinks revenue pockets a £50 voucher. Employee Referrals: Bring in talent - earn £1,000 for Chef/Manager referrals or £250 for hourly roles. Global Industry Trips: For our top performers and wine experts - your next adventure awaits. Pension via Nest: Lock in your future with our pension plan. The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London's most loved and legendary venues. Stunningly beautiful, it is the perfect space to soak up a live soundtrack of timeless blues and soul from world-famous musicians. With all American favourites on the menu and an expertly curated selection of drinks, The Blues Kitchen stands as one of the UK's most loved nightlife experiences. COLUMBOBKB
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our talented team at The Blues Kitchen. We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our team at The Blues Kitchen - a lively bar, restaurant, and music venue known for good food, great people, and live soul and blues. You'll be leading service, supporting the team, and making sure guests have a great time - every time. We're after someone who's warm, hands-on, and experienced in running a busy floor, with a genuine love for hospitality and people. We're big on team spirit, diversity, and growing talent from within. No uniforms, no egos - just a fun, fast-paced place to work where everyone gets stuck in. You can see us in action here: What you'll be up to: Leading both lunch and dinner services. Leading staff training and championing employee growth. Managing daily rotas and cash-ups with precision Driving the recruitment process and guiding new team members Setting up the restaurant for smooth operations. Living and breathing our brand, leading by example. Ensuring every guest walks away with a smile and a story. What We're Looking For: Proven leadership experience in hospitality. A genuine passion for heartfelt guest experiences. A growth mindset with a drive for continuous improvement. Strong communication and team-building skills. Alignment with The Blues Kitchen's values. What to expect: Competitve salary inclusive of tronc. Salary and tronc are paid on the last Friday of the month. The Blues Kitchen is a lively bar, restaurant and music venue meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts over the course of the week. Casual Dress Code: No uniforms required-just bring your best self. Why you'll love working with us: Food & Social Perks: Enjoy 50% off across our venues, our annual team celebrations and free access to our events and festivals. Career Growth: At The Columbo Academy, your ambition is our inspiration. We're here to guide you on a clear path to personal and professional greatness. Hero of the Month: Get recognized for your standout work and enjoy a paid weekend off. Bar & Restaurant Incentives: Top seller in drinks revenue pockets a £50 voucher. Employee Referrals: Bring in talent - earn £1,000 for Chef/Manager referrals or £250 for hourly roles. Global Industry Trips: For our top performers and wine experts - your next adventure awaits. Pension via Nest: Lock in your future with our pension plan. The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London's most loved and legendary venues. Stunningly beautiful, it is the perfect space to soak up a live soundtrack of timeless blues and soul from world-famous musicians. With all American favourites on the menu and an expertly curated selection of drinks, The Blues Kitchen stands as one of the UK's most loved nightlife experiences. COLUMBOBKB
We're looking for a Restaurant Supervisor to join our talented team at The Blues Kitchen. We're looking for a positive and energetic individual to lead our Front of House team. You're an excellent and confident communicator and will take a hands-on approach to driving operational excellence within your team, with a key focus on training and development. Our Restaurant Supervisor will have a natural flair for hospitality and be excited to deliver outstanding service as part of London's most loved dining experiences. Benefits at The Columbo Group At The Columbo Group, it is our utmost priority to ensure each individual feels supported and valued as part of our teams. Joining our family allows you to access the following: Free guestlist to our events and festivals. 50% discount across all of The Columbo Group venues. Best in-class training and development opportunities - ambitious team members are encouraged to enrol into the prestigious Columbo Academy. Wine, Spirit and Sake (WSET) training scheme enrolment opportunities. Team get-togethers including an invitation to our renowned End of Year celebration party at the Jazz Cafe. Pension Plan The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London's most loved and legendary venues. Stunningly beautiful, it is the perfect space to soak up a live soundtrack of timeless blues and soul from world-famous resident musicians. With all American favourites on the menu and an expertly curated selection of the world's finest bourbon, The Blues Kitchen stands as one of the UK's most loved experiences. You can see us in action here: COLUMBOBKC
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Restaurant Supervisor to join our talented team at The Blues Kitchen. We're looking for a positive and energetic individual to lead our Front of House team. You're an excellent and confident communicator and will take a hands-on approach to driving operational excellence within your team, with a key focus on training and development. Our Restaurant Supervisor will have a natural flair for hospitality and be excited to deliver outstanding service as part of London's most loved dining experiences. Benefits at The Columbo Group At The Columbo Group, it is our utmost priority to ensure each individual feels supported and valued as part of our teams. Joining our family allows you to access the following: Free guestlist to our events and festivals. 50% discount across all of The Columbo Group venues. Best in-class training and development opportunities - ambitious team members are encouraged to enrol into the prestigious Columbo Academy. Wine, Spirit and Sake (WSET) training scheme enrolment opportunities. Team get-togethers including an invitation to our renowned End of Year celebration party at the Jazz Cafe. Pension Plan The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London's most loved and legendary venues. Stunningly beautiful, it is the perfect space to soak up a live soundtrack of timeless blues and soul from world-famous resident musicians. With all American favourites on the menu and an expertly curated selection of the world's finest bourbon, The Blues Kitchen stands as one of the UK's most loved experiences. You can see us in action here: COLUMBOBKC