Food Runner - Allegra
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Position Overview & Specifications
Allegra Restaurant – Food Runner
Set across the seventh floor of Manhattan Loft Gardens – an extraordinary double-cantilevered tower of loft apartments, sky gardens, bars and a design hotel, Allegra is an east London restaurant blending modern European cuisine with authentic hospitality. Awarded number 53 in the 2022 list of ‘100 Best Restaurants in the UK’, Allegra has a menu that displays a strong seasonal influence and local produce.
Following the success of the legendary Chiltern Firehouse, this is the latest collaboration between London property developer, Harry Handelsman and Irish chef, Patrick Powell.
We are looking for proactive and driven Food Runner to join our Team.
Come join us!
What you’ll do…
- Deliver food from the Kitchen to the Front of House staff, following Allegra service standards
- Ensure good communication with all your superiors and colleagues
- Maintain excellent knowledge of all the food and beverage offer
- Ensure that all Company standards and procedures are met whilst on service.
What we are looking for…
- 1 year experience in a similar role, preferably
- Friendly, approachable, and with a positive attitude always
- Show initiative and proactive with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to communicate effectively and prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Reliable team player, that Managers and colleagues can count on
- Growth mindset that continuously look for ways to improve our guests and colleagues experience
- Have a genuine passion for food and beverage
What’s in it for you…
- 28 days holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per completed year up to 33 days
- All Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays OFF
- Up to £500 bonus if you recommend a friend to work with us
- Two Hotel-wide themed parties a year, including Awards Night
- Monthly social activities funded by the Company, including pub meet-ups, sports events, hiking groups
- Dry cleaning allowance
- 30% discount for your friends and family to stay at The Stratford Hotel
- Discounted Gym membership
- In-house fitness and wellness classes every week
- From 30% to 50% discount across all our F&B outlets
- Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks and discounts in Westfield Stratford City
- Freshly cook food during your shift
- Opportunities to progress and develop within our Company
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.50-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, E20 1FD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Runner - Allegra roles across Allegra Restaurant's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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