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Location: Central London

Schedule: Monday–Friday (No weekends)

Hours: 12:00–16:00 & 18:00–22:00

Salary: £43,000–£45,000 + £8k–£9k in gratuities and bonus

Additional Benefits:

• All Bank Holidays off
• Christmas & New Year off
• 3 weeks off in August

About the Role

We are searching for an exceptional Maître d’ to lead service in an elegant, fine dining Coffee Room at one of London’s most exclusive private clubs. This is a rare opportunity to combine world-class hospitality with a genuine work-life balance.

As the face of the Coffee Room and the welcoming presence in the dining room, you will:

• Manage the team in the Coffee Room and ensure seamless daily operations
• Oversee the guest experience from arrival to departure
• Lead, inspire, and train your front-of-house team
• Uphold the highest standards of service, discretion, and professionalism
• Build lasting rapport with a loyal membership base

Who We’re Looking For

You are:

• An accomplished Maître d’ with a proven track record in fine dining or private members’ clubs
• Skilled in team leadership, floor management, and guest relations
• Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering memorable experiences

Why Apply?

• No weekends or late nights
• Exceptional work-life balance
• A supportive, respectful environment
• An opportunity to showcase your expertise at a celebrated London institution

Interested?

Apply now with your CV or message us to learn more in confidence.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential interview.

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A rare opportunity has come up for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join a well-established Private Members Club in London W1, just moments from Bond Street. This is a dream role for a chef who values stability, a healthy work-life balance, and a genuinely supportive team culture.

The club specialises in modern British cuisine, and boasts a happy, long-standing kitchen brigade – many of whom have been with the business for over 5 years. If you’re looking for a respectful environment where your craft is appreciated and your growth is supported, this is the place.

Key Details

• Salary: £36,000–£37,000 per year + Christmas Bonus
• Christmas Bonus: £2,500 annually (paid in two instalments – June & December)
• Schedule: 48 hours/week over 5 days
• 🌟 Sundays always off (every other Saturday off)
• 🌟Christmas & New Year: Club closed for the holidays
• 🌟Bank Holidays off
• Location: Central London (W1) – near Bond Street

Why Join This Club?

• A truly stable team – many chefs have been here 5+ years
• Excellent company culture, especially evident during the pandemic
• Opportunity to work with seasonal British produce in a refined setting
• A healthy work-life balance and respectful leadership
• Creative input encouraged from all levels

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has at least 2 years’ experience in a quality kitchen (fine or modern British)
• Takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and creative plating
• Is reliable, professional, and thrives in a team
• Communicates clearly and contributes positively
• Holds valid UK working rights (settled, pre-settled, or UK passport)
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JOB TITLE: Senior Waiter / Duty Manager

REPORTS TO: Dining Rooms Manager

DEPARTMENT: F&B

🌟HOURS: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

🌟SHIFTS: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Waiters

SALARY: Up to £35,500 per year, plus gratuities and Christmas Fund (~£6,000 per year)

🚨 Please note: This role does not offer a sponsorship.

BENEFITS:

• 🌟Weekends off
• 🌟Christmas and New Year off
• 🌟All UK Bank Holidays off
• 🌟3 weeks off in summer (usually August)

Overall Purpose and Scope of the Job:

The Senior Waiter / Duty Manager plays a vital role in delivering outstanding service and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all guests. As a senior member of the service team, this individual is responsible for leading the waiting staff, supporting smooth service operations, and maintaining high standards during evening service.

This role also includes the responsibility of acting as Duty Manager during evening shifts to address any major operational or guest-related matters that may arise.

This role would suit a candidate who is looking for work-life balance and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and run evening dinner service, maintaining excellence throughout.
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up and presented before each service.
• Delegate tasks to the waiting team and provide ongoing support and supervision.
• Maintain a clean and fully stocked service area at all times.
• Assist food and beverage service in other areas of the property as needed.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings to relay service priorities and ensure team appearance aligns with standards.
• Oversee accurate billing and posting to guest accounts.
• Handle guest requests or complaints professionally and efficiently.
• Build strong rapport with regular guests and uphold personalised service.
• Ensure the room is cleared by 10:30 PM and fully reset for the following day after each dinner service.
• Health, Hygiene, and Safety:
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Ensure team compliance with cleaning schedules and health protocols.
• Maintain safe and sanitary workspaces.
• Promptly report any accidents or hazards.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about exceptional service.
• Calm, patient, and reliable.
• Leads by example with professionalism and discretion.
• Punctual, respectful, and team-oriented.
• Confident and friendly with high-profile guests.
• Willingness to take initiative and ownership during  shifts

Job Title: House Manager – Royal Palace (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Salary: $ 

Accommodation Provided

Transportation Provided

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Annual Return Flight Home

Paid Annual Leave

Work Visa Sponsored

Travel with the Principal May Be Required

About the Role:

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced House Manager to join a Royal Household in Riyadh. This role demands a high level of professionalism, leadership, and cultural awareness, managing a vast, multi-departmental team within a formal and prestigious environment.

Key Responsivbilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the residence to the highest standards of excellence, service, and discretion.
• Lead and manage a team of 200+ staff across multiple departments, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other members of senior management as a unified team, aligned around shared goals and household values.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and retain high-performing staff members.
• Maintain impeccable service standards, SOPs, and internal processes.
• Liaise closely with the Royal Family’s private office to anticipate needs and align daily operations.
• Manage household budgets, inventories, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee the organisation of formal and informal events.
• Ensure smooth operation even during international travel with the principal, when required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges with professionalism and discretion.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior household management position, preferably within a royal, ambassadorial, or ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) setting.
• Preferably female
• Essential: Previous experience in a commercial luxury hospitality environment (e.g., 5-star hotels, private members clubs, fine dining establishments).
• Proven ability to lead and inspire large, multicultural teams.
• Reports directly to the Princess (Head of Household) and collaborates with the Palace Manager.   
• Preferred Arabic speaker with more commercial experience than private household experience.  
• Due to privacy considerations, candidates who have previously worked in the GCC are not preferred. 
• The can Candidates from Eastern Europe who do not speak Arabic could be considered, but are not preferred.  
• Target nationalities are Moroccan, North African, Lebanese, Egyptian, and Jordanian.  
• Candidates should be adaptable and capable of being shaped to meet the palace’s requirements, with the potential to assume full palace management responsibilities in the future.  
• The primary focus is overseeing housekeeping, kitchen, and food & beverage services.  
• Candidate needs to be available  for a trial period during the summer while the family is in the EU. 
• Strong understanding of formal service, VIP protocol, discretion, and high-level client expectations.
• Exceptional communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English; Arabic would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A personality capable of running a household in perfect harmony, fostering mutual respect, calm leadership, and team unity.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other department heads and managers as part of a united leadership team.
• Must be discreet, dependable, emotionally intelligent, and results-oriented.
• Flexibility to travel internationally as part of the role.
• Two glowing references and a clear criminal background check are mandatory.

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A rare opportunity has come up for an experienced  Chef de Partie to join a well-established Private Members Club in London W1, just moments from Bond Street. This is a dream role for a chef who values stability, a healthy work-life balance, and a genuinely supportive team culture.

The club specialises in modern British cuisine, and boasts a happy, long-standing kitchen brigade – many of whom have been with the business for over 5 years. If you’re looking for a respectful environment where your craft is appreciated and your growth is supported, this is the place.

Key Details

• Salary: £34,000 + Christmas Bonus
• Christmas Bonus: £2,500 annually (paid in two instalments – June & December)
• Schedule: 48 hours/week over 5 days
• 🌟 Sundays  off (every other Saturday off)
• 🌟Christmas & New Year: Club closed for the holidays
• 🌟Bank Holidays off
• Location: Central London (W1) – near Bond Street

Why Join This Club?

• A truly stable team – many chefs have been here 5+ years
• Excellent company culture, especially evident during the pandemic
• Opportunity to work with seasonal British produce in a refined setting
• A healthy work-life balance and respectful leadership
• Creative input encouraged from all levels

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has at least 3 years’ experience in a quality kitchen (fine or modern British)
• Takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and creative plating
• Is reliable, professional, and thrives in a team
• Communicates clearly and contributes positively
• Holds valid UK working rights (settled, pre-settled, or UK passport)
• 
  

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Salary: £38,000–£42,000 per annum + bonuses + staff perks

Weekly hours: 45h per week

Overtime: Paid

Start Date: Immediate

Schedule: 5 days per week (early shift: 5am–2pm)

💡Please note: this role does not offer sponsorship

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join a growing team in Bermondsey. This is the perfect role for a creative, detail-oriented pastry professional looking to contribute to a well-established brand known for its high standards and elegant patisserie, including afternoon tea classics.

About the Role

As Pastry Sous Chef, you will support the Head Pastry Chef in leading the pastry kitchen and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. This role is entirely pastry-focused, with no crossover into other kitchen departments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Hands-on pastry production including baking, assembling, and decorating

- Supervising the pastry section in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef

- Supporting new menu development and recipe testing

- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety

- Inventory monitoring and ingredient ordering

- Training and guiding junior members of the pastry team

Who We’re Looking For

- At least 3 years’ experience in a Pastry Sous Chef or senior baker role

- Strong knowledge of French/English patisserie and afternoon tea

- A keen eye for detail, organisation, and creativity

- Leadership skills and a team-focused mindset

- The ability to work under pressure and meet high-volume demands

- Formal pastry/culinary qualifications

- Level 2 Food Safety training (minimum)

- Experience in dietary-aware baking (e.g., gluten-free, sugarless) is a plus.

What’s on Offer?💡

👉Work-Life Balance: 5-day working week with advanced scheduling

👉Growth & Development: An opportunity to grow with a supportive leadership team and contribute to evolving menus

Benefits & Perks:

- Staff discounts

- Company pension

- Team events

- Uniform provided

- Bakery discounts

- Performance-based bonuses

- Overtime paid at standard rate

The workplace culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on consistent excellence.

Ready to Apply?👇👇

If you’re a passionate pastry professional eager to step into a leadership role and contribute to a dynamic pastry kitchen, we’d love to hear from you : maggie@staffcover.uk

📍 Please note: This is an on-site position in Bermondsey (SE16) with a 5am start time. Weekend availability is required.

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💡Ideal role for someone who is looking for stability and great work-life balance. Professional who loves working in small teams and does not want to work late nights anymore.
Up to £38,500 per annum package | Christmas, New Year & all Bank Holidays off + 3 weeks in the summer!!

🚨Please note: this role does not offer a sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced Cocktail Bartender to join the distinguished bar team at one of London’s most historic and prestigious private members’ clubs. With a strong emphasis on discretion, tradition, and exceptional service, this is a rare opportunity to be part of a world that values craftsmanship and longevity.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
💥Exclusively Monday to Friday – enjoy weekends off, a true rarity in hospitality.

💥 No late Nights
💥 40- 45 hour work week – balanced shifts starting around 12pm or 4pm with a paid break. (1 week 40h - 1 week 45h)
💥 Package up to £38,500/year – base salary of £32,500 plus approximately £6,000 in gratuities and Christmas Bonus
💥 Guaranteed time off over Christmas, New Year, bank holidays, and three weeks in summer during Club closure (that's when staff are expected to take their holidays)
💥Private healthcare and pension after probation.
💥A  refined and respectful environment where tenure is measured in decades.

This position is perfect for a bartender who values timeless elegance over trends, who understands the nuance of service in a confidential, member-led environment, and who can deliver not just drinks, but stories and moments that linger.

Your Role:
You will manage daily bar operations, craft cocktails with care, and provide a seamless service to members and their guests. The role requires a deep understanding of bar etiquette, attention to detail, and a calm, polished presence. You will be working together with the floor and also serve members on the floor when necessary but it's only about 20 covers daily.

What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in high-end cocktail bars or private members’ clubs
- Impeccable communication and storytelling skills
- Long-term commitment
- Definitely an Excellent Team Player (the teams are small and supportive of each other
- A warm, discreet, and professional approach
- Strong team spirit with a positive, proactive attitude
- No visible tattoos, in line with club standards

This is more than just a bartender role - it’s an opportunity to join a longstanding institution where staff are proud to stay, grow, and deliver excellence every day.

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Sous Chef – Winery Restaurant - Kent - UK

• Kent - near Sevenoaks | 
• £35K–£38K/annum + 
• £5k Guaranteed Gratuities/Annum
• up to £500/month cash Tips
• 48-hour contract
• Salary paid weekly or monthly
• Working only 2 evenings per week

🚨Please note: this role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you a passionate and talented Sous Chef looking to make your mark in an award-winning kitchen? Do you thrive in a creative, high-quality environment, working with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients? If so, this Winery Restaurant could be your next culinary home!

Why Join?

• Prestigious Setting – Work in a stunning winery producing world-class sparkling wines, with access to a 2500-acre estate for foraging, farmed and wild meats, and more
• Work-Life Balance – Only 2 evening services per week! Open for lunch Wednesday–Sunday and dinner Friday & Saturday (occasional private events on Thursdays)
• Top-Quality Ingredients – Use the finest estate-farmed and wild meats, plus produce directly from the vineyard and surrounding land
• Team & Growth – Work in a creative, ambitious kitchen with a Head Chef dedicated to staff development
• Exclusive Perks – Equal share of tips, 25% discount in the restaurant & deli, and 2 cases of sparkling wine per year at cost price

The Role

As our Sous Chef, you’ll be a key leader in the kitchen, driving culinary excellence and working towards getting into the Michelin Guide and earning a Green Star. You’ll have the chance to work with exceptional produce, contribute to menu development, and butcher and age meats in-house.

What We’re Looking For?

• Experience at 2 AA Rosette level or higher
• A creative, detail-oriented approach to cooking
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Passion for sustainability, seasonality, and foraging
• Ability to thrive in a professional, fast-paced kitchen

Additional Info

• Accommodation? – Not currently available, so driving is essential due to the countryside location. Possible accommodation in the future
• Kitchen Team Size? – 4 main chefs plus a team of part-time kitchen porters
• Covers? – 50 covers inside, expanding to 100 in summer, plus weddings (up to 100 covers) & standing functions (up to 120 guests)

Be part of an exciting culinary journey towards Michelin recognition

Ready to take the next step in your career? 

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

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Are you a Head Chef with 5+ years’ experience in fine dining Modern European cuisine?  Based in London but ready for a new adventure?

One of our prestigious clients - a luxury hospitality brand with world-class venues in London, New York, and the Middle East - is expanding and preparing to launch new fine dining locations in the Middle East.

👉Please note: In the first instance, we would love to hear from candidates based in London.

Why This is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity:

• Join a global luxury brand: You will work with a renowned brand with a proven track record in top-tier cities across the world – London, New York, and the Middle East.
• Training in luxury venues: London-based candidates will have the opportunity to train at prestigious venues in London and New York before relocating to the Middle East, gaining valuable experience in their existing high-end establishments.
• Relocate to the Middle East: An exciting opportunity to work in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing culinary markets.
• Competitive salary and benefits: A salary that reflects your experience and leadership skills, along with a great work-life balance (standard HC schedules, two days off per week, holidays).
• Experience with pre-opening: Experience with pre-opening kitchens will be a significant advantage. You will be part of setting up the kitchen and operations from the ground up, contributing to the brand’s success from day one.
• Long-term career growth: This is a permanent role, ideal for someone looking for a long-term career with a luxury brand.

What We Are Looking For:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Head Chef in fine dining environments.
• Expertise in modern European cuisine, with a strong focus on creativity, quality, and presentation that aligns with a luxury dining experience.
• Pre-opening experience is highly desirable, helping to establish and lead kitchen operations from the start.
• A passion for leading and developing high-performing kitchen teams.
• Willingness to relocate and make a long-term commitment to this prestigious brand.

Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career? This is your opportunity to join a global luxury brand, where you will have a key role in shaping exceptional dining experiences in one of the world’s most exciting culinary destinations.

If you know someone who fits the profile, please share their CV with me: maggie@staffcover.uk

Do not miss the chance to be part of something exceptional and contribute to a luxury brand that is redefining fine dining globally.

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📍 Mediterranean-Inspired Fine Dining | £18/hour including tronc | Grill Experience Essential

🚨 Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship.

We’re currently looking for a Senior Chef de Partie with solid grill experience and a proven track record working in high-volume, premium kitchens. If you thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment and have a real eye for detail, this could be your perfect next step.

Key Details:

• Location: Mayfair, W1 (5-minute walk from Green Park Tube)

• Pay: £18 per hour with tronc

• Hours: 48 hours per week

• Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Covers: 100-cover restaurant + 60-cover function room

• Kitchen Brigade: 17 chefs + 6 kitchen porters

• Separate overnight cleaning team

 Benefits:

• Excellent work-life balance

• Anniversary bonus

• Refer-a-friend bonus 

• Staff meals included

• 40–50% staff discounts

• Paid compassionate leave

• Career progression & structured training

• Annual staff party (with a full venue hired exclusively for the occasion)

We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years experience in premium/high-volume kitchens

• Solid grill station experience

• Calm and confident under pressure

• A strong team player with a great attitude

• Attention to detail and consistency in every dish

• Understanding of Health & Safety standards

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within one of London’s standout restaurants, part of a prestigious hospitality group with venues across London, Manchester, New York, Riyadh, and soon Abu Dhabi—meaning excellent long-term career progression for the right candidate.

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