Careers & People

AT THE REAL GREEK, WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR FRIENDLY, APPROACHABLE AND COMMITTED MEMBERS OF STAFF WHO WE CAN WELCOME IN TO THE FAMILY.

JOIN THE REAL GREEK FAMILY

We offer very competitive rates of pay and the opportunity for our staff to progress within our fun and exciting company as it grows. All applicants must be presentable, hardworking and have had experience of working within the restaurant industry.

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MEET THE REAL GREEK FAMILY


NABIL MANKARIOUS

Managing Director

nabil@therealgreek.com

Nabil, Managing Director and part owner of The Real Greek loved the brand so much that he decided to buy it in summer 2011!

He has worked in the restaurant sector for over 25 years – previous roles including London Regional Director at Pizza Express PLC and he was the Operations Director and Head of Supply Chain at Gourmet Burger Kitchen.

Knowing the restaurant industry inside out, Nabil is able to provide our managers and their teams with the support that they need, helping them to apply all the knowledge and experience he has gained throughout the years, in their restaurants on a day-to-day basis.


TONIA BUXTON

Celebrity Consultant Chef

tonia@therealgreek.com

Tonia Buxton is the face of Greek food in the UK and presenter of the award-winning ‘My Greek Kitchen’ TV series.

Tonia has a passion for food, born from an early apprenticeship in her mother’s kitchen, and has brought this passion to the development of our dishes at The Real Greek.


EMILY DOUGLAS

Marketing Director

emily@therealgreek.com

Emily started her career in the Restaurant Industry in 2005 after graduating with a Business Management degree.

Emily has a great understanding of the restaurant sector, bringing her experience and innovative marketing ideas to the table here at The Real Greek.

Her passion for Food, marketing, social media and the Mediterranean makes for a perfect combination in this role.


SANDRO SPAHIU

Operations Director

sandro.spahiu@therealgreek.com

Sandro, Operations Director of The Real Greek has been with the brand over two years. He is not new to the company culture, having previously worked for our sister brand, Franco Manca.

He has worked in the restaurant sector for over 20 years – Sandro has honed his skills in a variety of senior roles, most notably with renowned chains PizzaExpress and Gourmet Burger Kitchen.

Sandro is a proper old school operator who values the family tradition of The Real Greek as well as the philosophy of our food.  Attention to detail and guest satisfaction run hand in hand with highly motivated and energised teams.