The Columbo Group

We’re looking for a Barback to join our team at The Parakeet. Located in the heart of Kentish Town, The Parakeet is an independent public house and dining room. In the front, a lively local pub atmosphere centred around a busy, characterful bar. In the back, an award-winning dining room serving Basque-inspired small plates cooked over coal and fire. Led by chef Ben Allen, our kitchen has received critical acclaim from The Times , The Evening Standard , and more. Top 100 restaurants in London Top 50 Gastropubs The Times | Giles Coren review The Evening Standard review As a Barback, you’ll play an important role in supporting the bar team and keeping service running smoothly. Working closely with our bartenders, you’ll help maintain the pace of service, keep the bar well stocked and organised, and contribute to the energy of the pub. This is a great opportunity to learn about drinks and hospitality while working in a busy, high-quality pub environment....

The Columbo Group is seeking a Marketing Director to lead brand and marketing strategy across a portfolio of culturally respected music brands and venues, including Jazz Cafe, Phonox, Columbo Music, and our upcoming flagship venue, The Rex. This is a senior leadership role for someone who understands the intersection of culture, brand, audience growth, and live events. We’re looking for a strategic marketer with strong creative instincts, proven leadership experience, and a deep understanding of how to build demand. You will oversee marketing across our music businesses, shaping brand positioning, leading campaigns, driving revenue, and managing a high-performing team. The Role You will be responsible for: Leading the overarching brand and marketing strategy across all music businesses Managing and developing a team of Marketing Managers across multiple brands and venues Overseeing content, creative, and design teams to deliver standout campaigns and content...

We’re looking for a Server to join the team at The Blues Kitchen. The Blues Kitchen brings together delicious food, world class music and an incredible drinks menu, all under one roof. It’s built on great hospitality. Thoughtful service, proper food, and a space that feels welcoming and consistent throughout. We focus on the details that matter, how food and drinks are delivered, how guests are looked after, and how every visit is considered and worth coming back for. As a Server, you play a key role in shaping that experience. This is a great role for someone who wants to build their confidence on the floor and learn how we curate incredible guest experiences. What You’ll Do Deliver attentive and knowledgeable table service Guide guests through the menu with confidence Look after your section with care and attention Build rapport with guests and create a great atmosphere Work closely with the bar and kitchen teams Maintain high standards across your section...

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Jazz Cafe. Jazz Cafe is a world-famous, award-winning live music venue in Camden. For over 30 years it has hosted rising stars and global talent across hip hop, soul, jazz, world and electronic music. The restaurant sits on a stunning mezzanine overlooking the stage, creating one of the most unique dining experiences in London, where guests enjoy great food and drinks while watching live music just metres away. It’s a fast-paced environment with a lot going on. We’re looking for a skilled and organised Chef de Partie who can run their section confidently and deliver consistently high-quality food during busy services. See us in action: @jazzcafe | @the_columbo_group What You’ll Be Doing Running your section during prep and service while maintaining high food standards. Preparing and cooking dishes with consistency, quality and attention to detail. Supporting the wider kitchen team to keep service...

We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Blues Kitchen in London. The Blues Kitchen brings together bold food, world-class music and incredible hospitality, all under one roof. Our kitchens are built around food people genuinely crave. Great steaks, award-winning buffalo wings, fresh ingredients cooked properly, and big flavours done with consistency and care. It’s a high-volume kitchen with high standards, where quality matters on every service. As Head Chef, you’ll lead from the front. Owning the kitchen, shaping the food culture, developing the team and driving standards across every part of the operation. You’ll be responsible for delivering consistently brilliant food, building a strong kitchen team and running a kitchen that is organised, disciplined and ambitious. This is a role for a serious chef and leader. Someone who loves the craft, knows how to inspire a brigade and wants to build something exceptional. What you’ll be doing • Lead and...

We’re looking for a General Manager to lead one of our busiest and most loved venues at The Blues Kitchen . The Blues Kitchen brings together proper food, world-class live music and an incredible drinks menu, all under one roof. But what really sets us apart is how it feels. The energy in the room. The standards behind the scenes. The people who make it happen. This is a venue built on heartfelt hospitality, strong culture and attention to detail. Nothing is random. Everything matters. From how a shift is run to how a guest feels walking through the door. As General Manager, you take full ownership of the venue. You set the tone, build the culture and lead from the front. You’ll be responsible for every part of the operation, making sure the team is motivated, the standards stay high and the business performs. This is a role for someone who knows how to lead properly. Someone commercial, people-focused and switched on. Someone who wants to build something long term and...

We’re looking for a Bar Supervisor to join the team at The Blues Kitchen London. The Blues Kitchen is a lively restaurant, bar and live music venue known for its cocktails, all-American comfort food and incredible live performances. Across our London venues we welcome thousands of guests every week for dinner, drinks and live music. We’re looking for someone confident behind the bar who can support the management team and help lead the bar team during busy services. See us in action: @theblueskitchen | @the_columbo_group What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the bar management team during service. Leading the bar team during shifts. Maintaining high drink standards and service pace. Supporting bartenders and barbacks during busy services. Helping maintain a positive and high-energy bar culture. What We’re Looking For Experience working in a supervisory role behind a busy bar. Confidence leading teams during fast-paced service. Strong cocktail knowledge....

We are looking for an experienced & driven Performance Marketing Manager to join our team working across iconic music venues and hospitality institutions The Blues Kitchen (Camden, Shoreditch, Manchester & Brixton), The Old Queens Head and The Parakeet. The Performance Marketing Manager will drive ticket sales, reservations and revenue through paid digital marketing. This is a digital-first, results-driven role focused on delivering measurable growth for both events and ongoing weekly trade. The successful candidate will work closely with the Event Marketing Manager and Brand Marketing Manager, owning paid media channels including Meta, TikTok and Google ads while supporting the wider marketing strategy across the portfolio. The role will also contribute to organic and generative search visibility and website optimisation (SEO and GEO). What you'll do: Plan, execute and optimise paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok and Google/Display. Drive event ticket...

We’re looking for a senior marketing expert to take the lead on brand and growth across our music venues and events at Columbo. Working across Jazz Cafe, Phonox & Columbo Music initially, before playing a key part in the opening of our brand new 2300-capacity music venue, The Rex. Not a traditional marketing role, this is about shaping some of the most culturally-relevant music brands in London, and translating that into commercial performance. The role: Defining and evolving brand identity across multiple venues and events. Building clear, differentiated cultural positioning for each brand. Leading social and content strategy. Working closely with promoters & programmers to shape demand and drive ticket sales. Setting standards and direction for overall marketing activity. Who we're looking for: Relishes the opportunity to work for a company with extremely high standards. Has built or shaped a live music, nightlife or cultural brand, not...

We’re looking for a General Manager to join The Blues Kitchen . The Blues Kitchen brings together proper food, world-class live music and an incredible drinks menu, all under one roof. But what really sets us apart is how it feels. The energy in the room. The standards behind the scenes. The people who make it happen. This is a venue built on heartfelt hospitality, strong culture and attention to detail. Nothing is random. Everything matters. From how a shift is run to how a guest feels walking through the door. As General Manager, you take full ownership of the venue. You set the tone, build the culture and lead from the front. You’ll be responsible for every part of the operation, making sure the team is motivated, the standards stay high and the business performs. This is a role for someone who knows how to lead properly. Someone commercial, people-focused and switched on. Someone who wants to build something long term and take real pride in what they run. What...

We’re looking for a part-time Venue Manager to join our talented team at Phonox. Phonox joined London's clubbing scene in September 2015. The renowned South London venue hosts world-class DJs in a world-class environment and is powered by Funktion-One sound system. Phonox expertly showcases the best in house, techno, disco, drum & bass and electronica. This role is up to £19phr, working 30-35 hours per week. What you’ll be doing: Overseeing all aspects of Phonox’s daily operations, ensuring smooth service and an exceptional guest experience. Leading and developing a professional, customer-focused team through effective recruitment, training, and coaching. Creating and maintaining a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for guests and staff. Managing staff scheduling, stock control and venue presentation to uphold the highest operational standards. Supporting and executing sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue and achieve financial targets....

We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the team at Jazz Cafe. Jazz Cafe is a world-famous, award-winning live music venue in Camden. For over 30 years it has hosted rising stars and global talent across hip hop, soul, jazz, world and electronic music. The restaurant sits on a stunning mezzanine overlooking the stage, creating one of the most unique dining experiences in London, where guests enjoy great food and drinks while watching live music just metres away. It’s a fast-paced, music-fuelled environment with a lot going on. We’re looking for a confident and organised Assistant Restaurant Manager who can support the Restaurant Manager in running the restaurant while helping lead the team and maintain high service standards during busy shows. See us in action: @jazzcafe | @the_columbo_group What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the Restaurant Manager in the day-to-day running of the mezzanine. Leading service during busy shows and making sure...

We’re looking for a Barback to join the team at Phonox. Phonox is built around the music. A focused room. A serious crowd. Behind the bar, pace matters. As Barback, you keep the operation moving. You make sure the bartenders have what they need, when they need it. You’ll restock fridges, replenish ice, change kegs, manage glassware and keep the bar clean and organised. It’s high volume and physical work, especially at peak times. You’ll need to stay alert, work quickly and think ahead. What You’ll Do Restock bottles, beer and ice throughout the shift Change kegs and manage bar deliveries Collect, wash and polish glassware Keep bar stations clean, organised and ready Support bartenders to maintain fast, smooth service What We’re Looking For Hard working and proactive Calm and organised under pressure Physically confident and comfortable on your feet all night Reliable and detail focused Comfortable working late nights A genuine interest in music and...

We’re looking for a Part Time Bartender to join our team at Phonox. Our bar team plays a vital role in the night. You’re at the centre of the room. You keep things moving. You make sure every drink that leaves your bar is right. You’ll be responsible for serving beers, spirits and simple cocktails to spec, handling high volume service with confidence, and keeping your section stocked, clean and ready for the rush. On busy club nights with world class DJs and a packed dancefloor, you’ll stay calm, focused and sharp, even when the orders don’t stop. What You’ll Do Prepare and serve drinks quickly and accurately Follow specs and maintain high standards on every pour Keep your bar clean, organised and fully stocked Work closely with your team to keep service flowing Bring steady, positive energy to every shift What We’re Looking For Experience in a fast paced, high volume bar Confident and organised under pressure Friendly, direct and guest focused...

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the team at The Blues Kitchen. The Blues Kitchen brings together delicious food, world class music and an incredible drinks menu, all under one roof. It’s built on great hospitality. Thoughtful service, proper food, and a space that delivers consistently high standards. We focus on the details that matter, how teams are built, how culture is created, and how every guest experience reflects what we stand for. As Restaurant Manager, you take ownership of the restaurant. You lead the team, drive performance and ensure every shift delivers an experience guests come back for. What You’ll Do Lead and develop the front of house team Oversee daily operations and maintain high standards Drive performance, quality and consistency Manage recruitment, training and team development Handle guest feedback and maintain strong relationships Work closely with senior leadership to grow the business What We’re Looking For...

We’re looking for a Restaurant Supervisor to join the team at The Blues Kitchen. The Blues Kitchen brings together delicious food, world class music and an incredible drinks menu, all under one roof. It’s built on great hospitality. Thoughtful service, proper food, and a space that runs with consistency, care and attention to detail. We focus on the things that matter, how teams perform, how guests feel, and how every shift delivers an experience worth coming back for. As a Supervisor, you play a key role in leading the floor. You support the management team, guide the team, and help maintain high standards across the restaurant. What You’ll Do Lead shifts and support the team on the floor Ensure high standards across service, food and guest experience Train, coach and support team members Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally Maintain organisation across the restaurant Support managers with daily operations What We’re Looking For...

We’re looking for a Bartender to join the team at The Blues Kitchen London. The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London’s most iconic venues, where live blues, soul and funk fill the room and great hospitality sits at the centre of everything we do. With a stunning Southern-inspired interior, an all-American food menu and a bar known for its cocktails and whisky selection, The Blues Kitchen has built a reputation as one of the city’s most loved places to eat, drink and experience live music. It’s a busy, high-energy venue where the bar sits right at the centre of the action. We’re looking for warm, charismatic bartenders who can deliver great drinks while keeping the atmosphere lively and welcoming. See us in action: @theblueskitchen | @the_columbo_group What You’ll Be Doing Preparing cocktails, pouring drinks and maintaining high standards behind the bar. Making classic cocktails confidently and consistently during busy service. Delivering friendly and...

We’re looking for a Bartender to join the team at Jazz Cafe. Jazz Cafe is a world-famous, award-winning live music venue in Camden. For over 30 years it has hosted rising stars and global talent across hip hop, soul, jazz, world and electronic music. The restaurant sits on a stunning mezzanine overlooking the stage, creating one of the most unique dining experiences in London, where guests enjoy great food and drinks while watching live music just metres away. It’s a fast-paced, music-fuelled environment with a lot going on. We’re looking for someone warm, charismatic and confident behind the bar who enjoys the buzz of nightlife and knows how to deliver great drinks while keeping service moving during busy shows. See us in action: @jazzcafe | @the_columbo_group What You’ll Be Doing Preparing cocktails, pouring drinks and maintaining high standards behind the bar. Making classic cocktails confidently and consistently during busy service. Welcoming guests and...

We’re looking for a Senior Chef de Partie to join the team at The Parakeet. Located in the heart of Kentish Town, The Parakeet is an independent public house and dining room. In the front, a lively neighbourhood pub. In the back, an award-winning dining room serving Basque-inspired small plates cooked over fire and coal. We’re proud to be listed in the Michelin Guide, and we work with some of the best suppliers in the country, focusing on incredible fresh produce and ingredients that speak for themselves. Led by chef Ben Allen, the kitchen has received critical acclaim from The Times , The Evening Standard , and more. This is a kitchen where standards are high and consistency matters. Every dish is built around quality ingredients, fire cooking and thoughtful execution. It’s a team that takes real pride in the details. As a Senior Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in the kitchen. Leading your section, supporting others during service, and helping maintain...

We’re looking for a Server to join the team at Jazz Cafe. Jazz Cafe is a world-famous, award-winning live music venue in Camden. For over 30 years it has hosted rising stars and global talent across hip hop, soul, jazz, world and electronic music. The restaurant sits on a stunning mezzanine overlooking the stage, creating one of the most unique dining experiences in London, where guests enjoy great food and drinks while watching live music just metres away. It’s a fast-paced, music-fuelled environment with a lot going on. We’re looking for someone warm, confident and guest-focused who can run a section smoothly while delivering great service during busy shows. See us in action: @jazzcafe | @the_columbo_group What You’ll Be Doing Running your section and making sure guests are well looked after throughout the show. Welcoming guests with a friendly and confident approach. Taking and relaying orders clearly and accurately. Recommending food and drinks with...