Hospitality jobs in London
Browse hospitality roles in London — restaurant, bar, hotel and café jobs. Compare employers on reviews from people who actually worked there and find your next role.
Working in London
London has one of the most competitive and varied hospitality markets in the world. Fine-dining rooms in Mayfair and the City sit alongside the independent kitchens of Soho, Shoreditch and Peckham, while the capital's hotels, members' clubs and event venues employ tens of thousands of front-of-house, kitchen and management staff.
Demand runs year-round and at every level — from first commis chef and barback roles to head chef, sommelier and general manager positions. Whichever cuisine or setting you are after, London operators are almost always hiring.
The London hospitality scene
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Restaurants, bars, hotels, pubs and cafés listed in London.
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bar are the most common kind of venue in London.
What kind of venues London has
The biggest names in London
Hospitality jobs in London: FAQs
What hospitality jobs are available in London?
London hires across every hospitality role and every level — commis, chef de partie and head chef; barbacks, bartenders and sommeliers; waiting staff, hosts and restaurant managers; plus hotel reception, housekeeping, concierge and events teams. From Michelin rooms in Mayfair to independent kitchens in Soho, Shoreditch and Peckham, there is almost always something open.
How much do hospitality jobs pay in London?
Pay is higher than the rest of the UK, reflecting the cost of living. Hourly front-of-house and bar roles usually pay above the London Living Wage once tips and service charge are included, while chefs, sommeliers and managers are salaried and paid more with experience. Where an employer states a wage, it is shown on the listing.
Which areas of London have the most hospitality jobs?
Central hubs like Soho, Covent Garden, the City and Mayfair concentrate restaurants, bars and hotels, while Shoreditch, Hackney, Brixton and Peckham drive the independent scene. The map on this page shows exactly where roles are open across the capital.
Do I need experience to work in hospitality in London?
Not always. Plenty of bar, waiting, barista and kitchen-porter roles welcome first-timers and train on the job, while chef, sommelier and management positions typically ask for prior experience. Each listing sets out what is required.
Are there part-time or seasonal hospitality jobs in London?
Yes. London's venues hire part-time and flexible staff year-round, and the city's events, festival and Christmas trade creates plenty of seasonal and temporary work on top of permanent roles.
Explore hospitality jobs across London and beyond. Hospify maps restaurant, bar, hotel, pub and café roles in the city and the venues hiring — reviewed by people who actually worked there.