Lina Stores operates Italian delicatessens and restaurants in London, offering authentic Italian produce, fresh handmade pasta, and dining experiences.

Lina Stores

Lina Stores operates Italian delicatessens and restaurants in London, offering a variety of authentic Italian food products and dining experiences. Self-described as focusing on fresh, handmade pasta and high-quality ingredients, the locations include both delis and restaurants.

Lina Stores | 2,570 followers on LinkedIn. Italian Delicatessen &amp; Restaurant established in 1944 | Founded in 1944, Lina Stores is an Italian delicatessen and restaurant based in London. With three delis, six restaurants, an Italian aperitivo bar and an online delivery shop, we have ambitious plans for the future and are seeking talented individuals to join our family.

Lina Stores takes its name from the original founder “Lina”, a formidable lady from Genova who established the delicatessen in Soho in 1944. 80 years later, we still sell authentic Italian produce and make fresh pasta and sandwiches on-site every day.

Senior Sous Chef presso Lina Stores

Paolo Bosco

Hospitality Manager

Giovanni Mauro Cagiotti

Group Openings Operations Manager @ Lina Stores | Management

Ramona Rusu

Director at Lina Stores Ltd

Edward Green

The second in our series highlighting our team's unique journeys is Mahtab, our Assistant Manager at Lina Stores Kings Cross Why did you move to London? My family and I lived in southern Iran, and my father, who had a progressive mindset, constantly urged me to move to Tehran, believing that gaining experience in the capital would be essential for my growth. So, at 18, I moved there to study biology. While studying, I developed a passion for journalism and started writing for a newspaper. Later, I decided to pursue medicine, so I moved to Georgia and studied there for six years. During that time, COVID hit, and I was working as an on-call doctor, which was a truly harrowing experience with so much loss of life. After graduating as a doctor, I returned to Iran but had my sights set on working in Italy. I spent much time learning Italian, even reaching a B2 level, but unfortunately, my visa application was rejected. Though I love Iran—its people and beauty—its government makes life challenging. I then applied to Cambridge University and was accepted into a 15-month master’s program in Biomedical Science. However, finding accommodation in Cambridge was impossible, so I eventually moved to London. Why Hospitality? When I moved to London, I was looking for a part-time job and initially worked for an events agency, but it wasn’t for me—I found it difficult to build relationships when I didn’t see the same people often. Then, I applied to Lina Stores and felt so shy during my trial shift! However, the team was incredibly kind—everyone made me feel so welcomed. After that shift, I knew I wanted to stay. I absoutely loved the mint-green decor! My family in Iran thinks working in a restaurant is a step down, but honestly, the people here have become like family. My GM, in particular, feels like an older brother. I love working with the team and meeting both new and regular guests. It reminds me of my time as a doctor, where I cared for people. At Lina Stores, I feel that people genuinely care about me too. When someone walks through the door, you may not know their story, but you have the opportunity to take care of them, which helps you connect with them. Maybe Italy wasn’t my destination, but working in an Italian restaurant in London feels like it was meant to be.

Our new restaurant in Shoreditch is officially open! 💚⁠ ⁠ Located in a Grade-II-listed former bank building, Lina Stores Shoreditch is serving fresh pasta, antipasti, secondi and dolci seven days a week. Downstairs, you'll find our Italian aperitivo bar, Bar Lina. A dimly lit hideout serving classic Italian cocktails and low-intervention wines, it's the perfect spot to start or end your evening.⁠ All this would not be possible without our brilliant team; thanks for their hard work over the last few weeks; we are very excited to bring Lina Stores to Shoreditch!

🌟 We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef to join our soon to open Manchester restaurant! 🌟 If you’re an experienced Head Chef who can work independently and take initiative, we want to hear from you! What we’re looking for: - Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar leadership role - Expertise in Italian cuisine with a passion for authenticity - Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen - Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate your team Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Send your CV and a brief cover letter to careers@linastores.co.uk #ChefJobs #HeadChef #ItalianCuisine #Manchester #RestaurantJobs

The first in our series highlighting our team's unique journeys is Sara, our Retail Merchandiser & Inventory Manager. What inspired you to move to London, and how has this city influenced your career and personal growth? I had been telling my parents that I would move to London since I was 13 years old. Back then it was just pure fascination with the idea of London and everything you see on TV… also, all the concerts were in London and that’s all I cared about! As I finished school and needed to figure out what to do with my life, it also started to become a place where I could see a lot of opportunities I didn’t have back home. There's always something happening in London, that was the main reason why I wanted to be here. From a career perspective, I could never have achieved what I have achieved here if I had stayed in Italy. I was given the opportunity to learn and to grow while working, which helped me build my confidence and got me to where I am today. How does working at Lina Stores align with your dreams and goals when you decided to move to London? Beyond my imagination. I didn’t have a clear dream job or goal when I first started looking. When I joined Lina as an Office Manager that’s as far as I thought I would go, but thanks to the opportunities that I was continuously given, I started to be a little greedier! I guess you can say that the job shaped my goals as time went by and exceeded all the expectations I had back then! What challenges did you face when you first arrived in London, and how did you overcome them? I had barely spent any time outside of Italy when I moved to London. I was 20 years old and suddenly had only myself to rely on so adapting to that was a little tough. I had a good support system here already, which helped me navigate the city and all the things I wasn’t used to doing. I was also relieved when I finally found high-quality pasta at Lina Stores to cook, as food is such an important part of making yourself feel at home. I was very quickly over the pasta from Asda that my host parents were feeding me when I first moved! Can you share a memorable experience or learning moment at Lina Stores that has shaped your career or outlook on life? As annoying as it is to be talking about COVID still, it’s probably 2020 when we all had to go into lockdown. We had very little time to change everything we knew about how we were operating the business until then and find a way to adapt to the new normal. That was kind of a big realisation moment for me, because what I could do for the company really had an impact on the future of the business. What advice would you give to others who are considering moving to a new city for better opportunities, based on your experience? Pushing your boundaries can be scary but it can also open many doors you never would have thought you could walk through.

At Lina Stores we believe that every journey has a story worth sharing. Like our delicatessen founder, Lina, many of our team came to London to pursue their dreams. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the personal stories of our incredible team members who made the bold decision to move to London and call the city their home. Each story is a testament to resilience, passion and the pursuit of a better future. From different corners of the world, we’ve all come together in this vibrant city, bringing our unique cultures, flavours and experiences to the table. We’re proud to celebrate the diverse paths that have led us to where we are today. Follow along as we highlight the amazing journeys of the people who make Lina Stores a special place. Their stories are a reminder that London isn’t just a city — it’s a home for dreamers and doers, no matter where you're from.

A couple of weeks ago, our brilliant MD Éadaoin took to the stage at Propel's Summer Conference to discuss all things Lina Stores, including our people-first ethos in everything we do, our focus on engaging and building a community, our exciting growth plans for the future and celebrating 80 years as a delicatessen in Soho 🎂

We're delighted to announce that we will be making the move north, opening a new restaurant, delicatessen and bar in Manchester in spring 2025. Situated right opposite the renowned Opera House, Lina Stores Manchester marks our first regional opening outside of London, and will bring the very best Italian produce and authentic Italian dining experience to the city. We're looking for passionate people to join our team for this incredibly exciting and are hiring: - Chefs (all levels) - Front of House team members - Bartenders - Managers (all levels, including for our delicatessen and bar) If you’re passionate about providing great hospitality and love Italian food, we'd love to hear from you! Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/e-q23GHR #HospitalityJobs #ManchesterJobs #Hiring #ItalianCuisine #Chefjobs #Chefsofinstagram #hospitality

We are seeking a brilliant Head of Pastry to join the Lina Stores Team. You will lead and supervise the pastry team, including Pastry Chefs de Partie, ensuring efficient workflows, upholding high standards and developing and refining recipes for traditional and innovative Italian pastries. Ranked on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, we have exciting growth plans for our restaurants and delicatessens in the future, so this is an exciting time to join us and build your career. If yourself, or someone you may know could be Interested? Please send us a copy of your cv to careers@linastores.co.uk Find full details here: https://shorturl.at/gq4ZW

By day, the wonderful Giuseppe can be found at our King's Cross restaurant greeting our guests at receptionist, whilst by night, he takes his incredible talent – a deep love for music – to the stage! Over the last few months, Giuseppe has delighted our guests with his monthly live music sessions at Lina Stores Marylebone 🎶 His journey from his role as a receptionist to pursuing his passion in music is a testament to the incredible talent and work ethos within our team. We couldn’t be prouder of him for embracing and sharing his passion with us!

With our newest restaurant opening in Shoreditch quickly approaching, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Chef to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to be part of our Shoreditch opening team. At Lina Stores, we strive to be a first-class place to work and are immensely proud to have been included in the Sunday Times’ Top places to work in 2024. As part of our fantastic benefits, you can expect: 💚 Monthly wellbeing allowance 💚 Industry-recognised coaching 💚 Internal progression: 85% of our Head Chefs are internal hires 💚 Performance-based bonuses that recognise your hard work and contributions, with clear and achievable targets To apply, send a copy of your CV via email to careers@linastores.co.uk

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