At Ottolenghi Hampstead, we’re more than just a collection of restaurants – we’re a community driven by a shared passion for exceptional food, creativity, and hospitality. Rooted in a love for vibrant, seasonal ingredients, our culinary philosophy celebrates bold flavours, diverse influences, and the joy of sharing meals with others.Ottolenghi’s focus is on Mediterranean & Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, as well as low-intervention wines. Our eye-catching deli and shop area also sells the world-famous Ottolenghi vibrant, fresh salads, delicious cakes, and packaged products.As a Shift Manager, you’ll oversee the daily operations, ensuring smooth service across both the shop and restaurant. You’ll train, motivate, and inspire your team while ensuring that Ottolenghi’s high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health & safety are maintained. The role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills in managing both front-of-house and back-of-house operations and learn about the deli side of the business.As Shift Manager at Ottolenghi Hampstead, you will be:Training and motivating your teamResponding to guests' feedback with empathy and generosity, maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, health & safety, and coordinating the service to ensure shop, floor, and kitchen teams work in harmonyPassionate about the restaurant industry and knowledgeable about food and wineExcellent guest relations skillsAs Shift Manager at Ottolenghi Hampstead, we will offer you:Overtime shifts paidA 45-hour working week, 5 days out of 7£75 bonus each time one of your cocktail creations makes it onto the menuHealth benefits packageEnglish language training (Basic, Intermediate, and Business Levels)Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy, or Primary Care Giver Parent Pay and Paternity Pay after 2 years' service£100 uniform voucherA birthday treatRefer a friend scheme, £500 eachMonthly cooking demos and food, wine, and cocktail workshops in the Ottolenghi Test KitchenOpportunity to develop your career, with a strong learning culture and internal progressionWe’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced Shift Manager and ready for the next step in your working journey!
