Luzena Restaurant & Cafe

Careers

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We are building our opening team and looking for people who love food and great hospitality. Experience is a plus. Passion is a must.

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Open positions

18 roles across the kitchen, the cafe and the floor. Open a role to read more.

Management

Restaurant Manager

Leads the whole restaurant and cafe day to day, and is responsible for the guest experience, the team and the numbers.

What you will do

  • Run daily operations across the kitchen, the cafe and the dining room
  • Hire, train and schedule the team
  • Handle guest feedback and resolve problems on the spot
  • Manage stock, suppliers, costs and cash
  • Keep food safety and cleanliness standards met at all times

What we look for

  • Experience managing a restaurant or cafe
  • Confident leading and motivating a team
  • Comfortable with ordering, rotas and basic reporting
Assistant Manager / Shift Supervisor

Runs the shift, supports the manager and steps in wherever the team needs help.

What you will do

  • Open and close the restaurant
  • Lead the team during service
  • Look after guests and deal with any issues
  • Handle the till and end-of-day cash-up

What we look for

  • Experience in a supervisory role in hospitality
  • Calm and organised during busy service
  • Available for evenings and weekends

Kitchen

Head Chef

Leads the kitchen and owns the quality of every plate that leaves it.

What you will do

  • Lead and train the kitchen team
  • Develop and maintain the menu and its recipes
  • Control ordering, stock and food cost
  • Keep the kitchen to food safety and hygiene standards

What we look for

  • Experience running a professional kitchen
  • Strong knowledge of Mediterranean and Western cooking
  • Food safety certification
Sous Chef

Second in command in the kitchen, running service alongside the Head Chef.

What you will do

  • Run the pass and keep service moving
  • Supervise and coach the cooks
  • Cover the kitchen when the Head Chef is away
  • Check quality, portions and presentation

What we look for

  • Experience as a sous chef or senior line cook
  • Able to lead a team under pressure
  • Good knowledge of food safety
Line Cook

Cooks dishes to order on a station during service.

What you will do

  • Prepare and cook dishes to the restaurant's recipes
  • Set up and stock your station before service
  • Keep your station clean and organised
  • Work with the team to send orders out on time

What we look for

  • Experience cooking in a restaurant kitchen
  • Able to work quickly and accurately
  • Reliable and a good team player
Prep Cook

Prepares ingredients so the kitchen is ready for service.

What you will do

  • Wash, peel, chop and portion ingredients
  • Prepare sauces, dressings and basic recipes
  • Label, date and store food correctly
  • Keep the prep area clean

What we look for

  • Basic knife skills
  • Careful and organised
  • Kitchen experience is a plus, not a requirement
Pastry Chef / Baker

Makes the desserts, pastries and baked goods for the restaurant and the cafe.

What you will do

  • Bake and prepare pastries and desserts each day
  • Keep the cafe display fresh and well stocked
  • Follow recipes precisely and keep quality consistent
  • Manage pastry ingredients and stock

What we look for

  • Experience in pastry or baking
  • Attention to detail and presentation
  • Comfortable with early starts
Kitchen Assistant

Supports the cooks and keeps the kitchen running smoothly.

What you will do

  • Help with basic food preparation
  • Receive and put away deliveries
  • Keep work surfaces, floors and storage areas clean
  • Assist wherever the kitchen needs an extra pair of hands

What we look for

  • Willing to learn
  • Hard-working and dependable
  • No experience needed
Dishwasher / Kitchen Steward

Keeps dishes, equipment and the kitchen clean throughout service.

What you will do

  • Wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils
  • Keep the dishwashing area tidy and safe
  • Empty bins and help with end-of-day cleaning
  • Put clean items back where they belong

What we look for

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Able to work on your feet in a busy kitchen
  • No experience needed

Cafe

Head Barista

Leads the coffee bar and sets the standard for every drink served.

What you will do

  • Prepare espresso drinks and other beverages to a high standard
  • Train and guide the barista team
  • Look after the coffee machines and grinders
  • Order coffee, milk and cafe supplies

What we look for

  • Solid experience as a barista
  • Able to dial in espresso and steam milk well
  • Friendly, and comfortable leading others
Barista

Makes coffee and other drinks, and looks after cafe guests.

What you will do

  • Prepare coffee, tea and other drinks
  • Take orders and serve guests at the counter
  • Keep the coffee bar clean and stocked
  • Handle payments accurately

What we look for

  • Barista experience preferred
  • Warm and welcoming with guests
  • Able to work quickly during busy periods
Cafe Counter Attendant

Serves guests at the cafe counter and keeps the display looking its best.

What you will do

  • Greet guests and take their orders
  • Serve food and drinks from the counter
  • Keep the display, tables and counter clean
  • Restock cups, napkins and other supplies

What we look for

  • Friendly and helpful
  • Tidy and attentive
  • No experience needed

Front of House

Host / Hostess

The first person guests meet when they arrive.

What you will do

  • Welcome guests and show them to their table
  • Manage the waiting list and seating plan
  • Answer the phone and help with enquiries
  • Thank guests as they leave

What we look for

  • Warm, polite and well presented
  • Organised when it gets busy
  • Good spoken communication
Waiter / Waitress

Looks after guests at the table from the first hello to the bill.

What you will do

  • Take food and drink orders accurately
  • Know the menu and answer guests' questions
  • Serve food and drinks and check that guests are happy
  • Present the bill and take payment

What we look for

  • Serving experience preferred
  • Friendly and attentive
  • Able to stay calm and quick during busy service
Food Runner

Brings dishes from the kitchen to the right table, quickly and correctly.

What you will do

  • Deliver food to tables as soon as it is ready
  • Check each plate against the order
  • Support the servers and the kitchen during service
  • Help keep the dining room tidy

What we look for

  • Quick on your feet
  • Good attention to detail
  • No experience needed
Busser

Keeps tables clean and ready for the next guests.

What you will do

  • Clear and reset tables
  • Refill water and bring bread or cutlery when needed
  • Keep the dining room and service stations stocked and clean
  • Support the servers

What we look for

  • Hard-working and reliable
  • Works well in a team
  • No experience needed
Cashier

Takes orders and payments, and handles takeaway and online orders.

What you will do

  • Take orders and payments at the till
  • Prepare and hand over takeaway and online orders
  • Answer questions about the menu
  • Balance the till at the end of the shift

What we look for

  • Comfortable using a till or POS system
  • Accurate with cash and cards
  • Polite and patient with guests

Support

Cleaner

Keeps the restaurant, the cafe and the restrooms spotless.

What you will do

  • Clean dining areas, restrooms and entrances
  • Mop floors and empty bins
  • Restock soap, paper and other supplies
  • Report anything that needs repair

What we look for

  • Thorough and dependable
  • Able to work independently
  • No experience needed

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In the meantime, you can reach us on +1 619-499-5779.