Full time or part time Japanese waiter / waitress

Guru Guru; Islington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A new Japanese cuisine establishment in London is seeking a lead chef, assistant chefs, barista, and service staff. Candidates should possess respect for Japanese cuisine, good English, and preferably fluent Japanese skills. Experience is not mandatory. The job offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits including a pension scheme and meals on duty.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

28 days holiday

Staff discount

Tips sharing

Qualifications

• Deep respect for Japanese cuisine.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Native or fluent Japanese speaking is highly preferred.
• Experience as a Barista is preferable.
• Willingness to work late finishes.
• Flexible availability for any 5 days between Monday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations as a chef.
• Maintain set processes and standards.
• Contribute to a fun and innovative atmosphere.

Skills

Respect for Japanese cuisine

Good English communication skills

Fluent Japanese

Experience as a Barista

Passion for service

Attention to detail

Job description

Guru Guru is a new Japanese concept brought by an Amsterdam-based Japanese cuisine group. In Amsterdam, we operate sushi izakaya, matcha cafe, omakase, and kappou concepts. We are excited to debut in London with an even more fun and daring vibe.

We have our long-standing Japanese sushi shokunin partnering with us across our projects, but we need to hire a local lead chef, as well as Japanese assistant and sous chefs, and staff for waitress, bartending, barista, and baking roles.

We are looking for:

• Deep respect for Japanese cuisine
• Good English communication skills
• Native or fluent Japanese speaking (highly preferred)
• Experience as a Barista (preferable)
• Willingness to work late finishes
• Flexible availability, working any 5 days between Monday and Sunday
• Passion for service and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain set processes and standards

Benefits (depending on full-time or part-time):

• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Meals on duty
• 28 days holiday
• Staff discount
• Tips sharing

As per UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Proof of right to work will be required during recruitment.

Job details:

• Experience: Not required
• Languages: English – Advanced, Japanese – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: £16–£17 hourly

About Guru Guru:

Guru Guru is a new Japanese concept brought by an Amsterdam-based Japanese cuisine group. We operate sushi izakaya, matcha cafe, omakase, and kappou concepts in Amsterdam. We are excited to debut in London with an even more fun and daring vibe.