Lead Designer

We are looking for a Lead Designer with detailed experience in high-end fit-outs who can support delivering luxury restaurant projects as part of the design team. This role will be based in our Head Office in London with travel to the projects required.

The purpose of this job is to work on global projects (various sizes and budgets) including full restaurant fit outs, refurbishments, pop ups, beach clubs, ski locations for 4 restaurant brands – Zuma, Roka, Oblix and Inko Nito.

Making it Happen:

• Lead in-house interior design projects from inception to completion ensuring they suit the brand DNA’s.
• Work with external design companies managing outcomes, providing design briefs, and reviewing work to ensure projects are approved by our founder, satisfy internal operational requirements and are on budget (working alongside the Construction Project managers team).
• Liaise and coordinate with company founder, heads of department, managing directors, internal operations, culinary and beverage teams
• Ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Manage senior, mid-level and junior designers.
• Create design presentations and architectural drawings/detailing.
• Design / oversee the design of bespoke furniture, including decorative lighting
• Develop / oversee detailed specifications and schedules
• Be involved in shortlisting prospective new sites for brand expansion, establishing their suitability for the brand, producing feasibility plans and assessing base build infrastructure alongside the head of department and CEO.
• Frequent global travel to new sites, restaurant locations and construction sites
• Collaborate with external consultants, architects, construction teams for successful project outcomes
• Facilitate smooth communication and information flow within the design team and cross departments. Assist in resolving project issues providing practical solutions.
• Conduct quality checks during site stages to ensure delivery meets quality and expectations.

What Success Looks Like:

• Create some magic – there is no perfect world, but we should aim to make it as perfect as we can.
• Honour the mastery – our success comes from consistency, upholding and promoting service standards, paying attention to detail, and taking pride in people and concepts- Support building a culture of pride, ownership, and desire to exceed expectations
• Do unto others – alone we can do so little, together we can do so much more- Communication with all relevant parties is clear, consistent, and transparent
• Flexible within the role, and in supporting the team and business
• Embrace the energy – driving engagement and self-development, embodying the brands through warmth and positive attitude- Responding quickly and positively to changing requirements to meet business demands and guest service needs.

The Benefits:

We know that we can’t do this without you! To celebrate your success, we have created some of the best benefits around.

To name a few:

• World class in-house training; we want you to have all the tools to be the best
• Opportunity to travel the world with our five incredible worldwide brands
• Long service awards to show that we love having you around!
• Exciting In-house incentives
• Travel season ticket loan to help you save your hard earned money getting to work
• Staff Discount across Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, Inko Nito & Etaru
• Cycle to work scheme – keep fit and save money on travel, what’s not to love!

With exciting years coming up for the group, the role allows involvement in so many dynamic and defining projects that will shape the company's future.

Apply now to start your Azumi journey.