Welcome to Dishoom Carnaby

Working at Dishoom Carnaby

Dishoom Carnaby is inspired by the spirited 1960s Bombay beat scene. A lively, colourful whirlwind of excitement. Tucked just off Carnaby Street, the café is upbeat and characterful, with a team who enjoy working at pace, bringing joy to guests and keeping the atmosphere warm and welcoming. If you love a vibrant environment with plenty of spark, Dishoom Carnaby is a brilliant place to be.

Roles at This Café

We’re hiring for a range of restaurant and hospitality roles at Dishoom Carnaby, our characterful and upbeat café tucked just off Carnaby Street. Whether you’re looking for FOH, Bar, Kitchen or Management opportunities, we offer training, progression and a warm team culture.

We’re often looking for Servers (Waiter/Waitress), Hosts (FOH Team Member/Senior Receptionist), Food Runners (Food Server/Service Assistant), Cocktail Bartenders (Senior Bartenders) and Bar-backs (Bar Support/Bar Team Members).

Our kitchens welcome Commis Chefs, CDPs, Tandoor Chefs, Curry Chefs, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs. We also recruit Floor Managers (Assistant Managers, Department Managers, Deputy Managers, Restaurant Managers) and Assistant General Managers.

Life at Dishoom

We care deeply about helping you grow. You might join as a Runner and move into a Server role, or begin as a Bartender and progress into leadership through our Babu Masterclass* (our in-house management training). However your career develops, we’ll support you with excellent training, clear pathways and Babus* who genuinely look after their teams.

You’ll also enjoy free team meals, endless Chai, monthly wellness support, generous family-friendly policies, up to 50% off when dining with friends and family, and wonderful team celebrations like our Family Mela and Christmas party.

*Babu is a term of respect in India, often used for administrators and officials.