Monthly Archives: May 2011

JOBS: Hyatt Regency London, The Churchill – Bartender

Ensure that all drinks served comply with the laws in relation to licensing and weights and measures. Assist in cleaning procedures required at close of service. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the same or similar role within a five star hotel environment. If you are a motivated, flexible team player with attention to detail and committed to guest satisfaction, we would like to hear from you. To … Read more…

JOBS: Babylon at Roof Gardens, Kensington – Waiting Staff

Located one hundred feet above Kensington High Street in central London, The Roof Gardens and Babylon Restaurant are truly spectacular.  We are a fine dining restaurant with panoramic views of London and surrounded by over an acre of gardens.  With summer just around the corner we are going to be busy, so we need you…. You need to be an experienced fine dining waiter, used to working in a similar … Read more…

JOBS: Eden Hotel Collection – Senior F&B Management positions

Welcome to the award-winning Eden Hotel Collection, a fine collection of Classic, Country and Town House Hotels. Individually our hotels boast distinctive style, character and charm, with each hotel offering its guests outstanding service and stunning locations. We are currently seeking some talented individuals for the following: Senior F & B Management opportunities We have positions available throughout our hotels across the Midlands, Cotswolds & Shakespeare’s Country Applicants must possess a true passion … Read more…

JOBS: Galvins at Windows, Hilton Park Lane – Sommelier

What is the Position? What will my position be? Sommelier – Galvin At Windows What team will I be part of? Food & Beverage Who will I report to? Head Sommelier Hotel London Hilton on Park Lane Location London Country UK Hours of Work 48 hours per week Salary Up to £26,000 p.a. including service charge (estimated) What is the Hotel Like? The Hilton London Park Lane is situated in … Read more…

JOBS: Bath Priory – Head Waiter

This is a great opportunity to join the team at the award winning Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant and Spa and help us to provide a fantastic dining experience for our guests. We are looking for a Head Waiter / Waitress to join the Restaurant team.  Your main responsibilities will be to assist with the efficient running of the fine dining experience in the restaurant, public areas and room service by … Read more…

JOBS: Bath Priory – Head Sommelier

This is a great opportunity to join the team at the award winning Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant and Spa and help us to provide a fantastic dining experience for our guests. We are looking for a Head Sommelier to join the F&B team.  Your main responsibilities will be to ensure the smooth and efficient service of wines, spirits and other beverages in the Restaurant, public areas and via room service.  … Read more…

Michele Caggianese wins 2011 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year

Michele Caggianese, restaurant and bar manager of London’s Jumeirah Carlton Tower was last night crowned as the Academy of Food and Wine Service’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2011. This was the second year of trying for Italian-born Michele whose passion, dedication and charisma impressed the panel of judges. “Michele has great food & beverage experience, is larger than life and will be a good role model for other … Read more…

JOBS: 45 Park Lane

The Dorchester Collection’s summer-opening, 45 Park Lane is now recruiting for a variety of positions.  All their vacancies are posted on their careers website www.45parklane.com/careers where you can submit your application directly online.

Blog: My work experience day as a sommelier, by Nicola Wylde, aged 14

After seeing the series Michel Roux’s Service Nicola Wylde, aged 14, contacted us to ask about pursuing a career as a sommelier. We organised for her to spend a day at the London restaurant 28:50 On Tuesday 26 April I spent a day at 28:50 in London to see what it would be like to work as a sommelier. My mum had arranged it for me through Sophie at the … Read more…