Social Media Assistant

U9 Karaoke & Bar; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end karaoke lounge in London seeks a creative social media manager to produce engaging content across various platforms. The ideal candidate is skilled in content creation and video editing, fluent in both Chinese and English, and has a passion for food and hospitality culture. Competitive salary offered along with generous perks including team meals and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Ongoing training and development

Free team meals

50% off in all restaurants

Generous Refer a Friend incentives

Qualifications

• Ability to create and edit engaging social media content.
• Confident using Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Comfortable with on-camera presence and voiceovers.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging content for social channels.
• Manage social media posts and track performance.
• Spot trends and creatively adapt them for venues.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Video editing

On-camera presence

Fluent in Chinese and English

Tools

CapCut

Canva

Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Overview

U9 a new high-end karaoke lounge bar opening in Leicester Square. Part of a vibrant hospitality group with four restaurants in the Heart of London. U9 will be serving authentic pan Asian cuisine, clarified cocktails, house-made cordials and syrups, delicate airs, and carbonated creations — all crafted with a zero-waste mindset that reimagines used ingredients, echoing the resourcefulness essential in space travel.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Produce eye-catching, engaging content (photos, videos, graphics) for all social channels – Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Xiaohongshu, and more.
• Video & Voiceovers: Be comfortable doing voiceovers for Reels, TikToks, and other short-form content.
• Social Media Management: Help schedule posts, track performance, and interact with our online community.
• Trend Spotting: Keep on top of social media trends and adapt them creatively for our venues.
• Event Coverage: Capture and share content from restaurant events, menu launches, and special promotions.

Qualifications

• Must-Have Skills: Ability to create and edit engaging social media content (video, images, captions).
• Confident using platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Comfortable with on-camera presence and voiceovers.
• Bonus Skills: Fluent in both Chinese and English (spoken and written).
• Basic editing skills (CapCut, Canva, Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar).
• Understanding of hospitality, food, and lifestyle content.
• Key Attributes: Creative eye for visuals and storytelling, can-do attitude, willingness to experiment and learn, strong organisational skills with attention to detail, passion for food, drink, and hospitality culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£28,000 – £32,000).
• 28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Free team meals & birthday dinner on us.
• 50% off in all our restaurants.
• Generous Refer a Friend incentives.

Job Type: Full-time. Location: Chinatown, London.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 yearly

About U9 Karaoke & Bar

U9 a new high-end karaoke lounge bar opening in Leicester Square. Part of a vibrant hospitality group with four restaurants in the Heart of London. U9 will be serving authentic pan Asian cuisine, clarified cocktails, house-made cordials and