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Dishoom is proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do, and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Our view is that it’s part of human nature to care about making people happy. We all care about this deeply. We call this Seva. Seva means having a big, warm heart. Seva means we don’t just serve people, we take them in and look after them to the very best of our ability – guests and team alike. Alongside running busy sites with large teams, we also believe in doing more. Each year, we pledge to plant a tree for every Dishoom-walle, continue to break down barriers through our cultural events, and support children through our Meal for a Meal initiative. As of this year, we have donated 30 million meals (and counting) to children in the UK and India, with every Dishoomwalle contributing 55 meals per shift to this cause. Since 2010, our cafés have celebrated all of the food and drink of Bombay. We currently have cafés across London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and soon to be Leeds! Our cafés are bustling spaces where people come together to break down barriers and share in a love of Bombay food and culture. We have Permit Rooms in Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford, Portobello Road London and Liverpool. Our bar-cafés are lively spaces, woven into the fabric of their local communities. Our genuine love of people means you’ll always be welcomed with real warmth.

The spirit of Wahaca was born from a love of honest Mexican market food, the sense of community that went with it and Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby’s desire to share this experience with anyone that wants be part of it. Wahaca is a journey from the markets of Oaxaca (Wa-ha-ca), the culinary heart of Mexico, and is a growing, exciting, innovative company. Our aim is to provide an environment as enjoyable for our teams as it is for our guests, by consistently delivering Mexican inspired market food and great service in a lively, vibrant atmosphere. We know we can only achieve this through commitment to our people, this why at Wahaca we live by our values and believe that you should work hard and play harder. And we do. Between monster shifts and regular socials there is never a dull moment in our markets!

Michelin-starred restaurant, Benares, led by Chef Sameer Taneja, is based in the upscale Mayfair neighborhood of central London. Capturing the spiritual and uplifting essence of its namesake city in Northern India, the restaurant exudes the beauty and vibrancy of the ‘city of lights’ while leaving a lasting impression with its striking contemporary design. Benares consists of a lounge and the main dining area, with hand-crafted Indian furniture and a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic experience. Bordering the lounge area are three private dining rooms; the Berkeley Room which seats up to sixteen guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to ten guests, and a state-of-the-art Chefs Table which seats up to eight guests. The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to eighty diners. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to thirty-six guests is on the other side of the main dining room. Chef Sameer’s acclaimed menu explores dishes from all over India and combines his French culinary training with his Indian heritage. Benares prides itself in having a very experienced team of Sommeliers who work closely with Sameer to ensure the best wines are available to enhance the dining experience. Benares can be hired for exclusive events such as corporate functions, product launches, and personal celebrations, tailoring each event to the needs of the client to ensure an exceptional experience. Able to accommodate 100 guests for a sit-down dinner or 250 guests for a standing reception.