La Brasseria Milanese

Head Waiter / Service Trainer This very popular and iconic luxury café and all-day dining restaurant concept has been taking the market by storm since the early 90s. Located only in prime real estate locations across Westminster, we are now seeking a passionate, experienced, and service-driven Head Waiter to join our successful team and support the training and development of our front-of-house staff. The ideal candidate will have strong restaurant floor experience, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service. As Head Waiter, you will lead by example, support the management team, and train waiters to deliver excellence in service, guest care, product knowledge, and restaurant standards. Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and support the waiting team during service, • Train new and existing staff in excellent table service and guest care, • Ensure all guests receive a warm welcome and professional service, • Maintain high standards of presentation, communication, and hospitality, • Supervise the restaurant floor and ensure smooth daily operations, • Support staff with order taking, food and drink service, and guest requests, • Coach team members on upselling, menu knowledge, allergens, and service steps, • Monitor service quality and provide feedback to improve performance, • Handle guest queries and complaints professionally and efficiently, • Ensure the restaurant is clean, organised, and ready for service at all times, • Work closely with managers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and other departments, • Support opening and closing procedures when required, • Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company standards Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, Supervisor, or similar role, • Strong knowledge of high-quality restaurant service, • Experience training or coaching front-of-house staff, • Positive attitude and excellent communication skills, • Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure, • Strong attention to detail and guest-focused approach, • Ability to keep the restaurant organised, clean, and under control, • Professional appearance and confident customer service skills, • Flexibility to work full-time, including weekends and busy periods, • Right to work in the United Kingdom is required Benefits • 50% staff discount in all our venues, even on your days off, for you and up to 3 family members, • 4 weeks paid annual holiday, • Learning and development opportunities, • Free meal during working hours, • Competitive pay depending on experience, • Tips, service charge, staff food, and other incentives included, • Around 45 hours per week, • No split shifts Pay Competitive salary depending on experience, from £13.46 to £15.00 per hour, including service charge, plus tips, staff food, and other incentives. Job Type: Full-time Application Questions • Do you have experience in a similar Head Waiter, Senior Waiter, or Supervisor position?, • Do you have experience training or supporting front-of-house staff?, • Can you work full-time? Work Authorisation United Kingdom work authorisation is required. Work Location In person

W LONDON - CONTROL YOUR BEAT Located in Soho, W London owns the stage in the epicentre of the city’s cultural core. Plugged in to the pulse of London’s energetic social scene, this is where louder-than-life Soho mixes with the glitzy West End. THE PERCEPTION BAR & W LOUNGE W London’s standout bar and lounge overlooking the vibrant streets of Soho and Leicester Square. This isn’t just a workplace; it’s where striking design, boundary-pushing cocktails, indulgent dining, and cutting-edge music and events come together to create an unforgettable scene.Inspired by the bold spirit and diversity of London itself, The Perception Bar celebrates individuality. We’re looking for talent's who are passionate, playful, audacious, and polished. Those who aren’t afraid to bring their full selves to work. YOUR ROLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT • Showcase Expertise: Present our curated food and beverage offerings with confidence, ensuring every recommendation enhances the guest experience., • Engage with Elegance: Interact with guests warmly and professionally, anticipating their needs and creating personalized moments that make their stay unforgettable., • Attention to Detail: Ensure every table setting, dish presentation, and service touchpoint meets the highest standards of luxury hospitality., • Collaborate Seamlessly: Work closely with the restaurant and kitchen teams to guarantee smooth service and timely delivery of dishes., • Maintain Excellence: Keep your section immaculate and well-prepared, because flawless service begins with meticulous preparation., • Precision in Transactions: Handle billing and payments accurately and discreetly, ensuring a seamless experience from first greeting to final farewell., • Whatever/Whenever Service: Embody our signature service philosophy by going above and beyond to personalize every interaction and create lasting memories., • Team Spirit: Be flexible and ready to support other departments when needed — because in a luxury hotel, every role contributes to the guest’s overall experience. YOUR EFFORTS, OUR APPRECIATION • Complimentary Meals - Enjoy tasty and varied meals every day in our Green Room canteen., • Monthly Service Charge - Receive a service charge payment each month., • Learning & Development - Access industry leading digital and classroom based training resources, plus opportunities for cross-exposure across departments., • Apprenticeships -Take advantage of apprenticeship programmes designed to support your growth and development in your role., • Holiday Entitlement - 28 days of holiday including public holidays, with enhanced benefits based on length of service. (Pro rata), • Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn £250 when you successfully refer a new team member. (Terms & Conditions apply), • Company Pension Scheme - Plan for your future with our secure and supportive pension offering., • Recognition & Celebration - We celebrate success through awards, recognition events, and career milestone celebrations., • High Street Discounts - Enjoy exclusive discounts on shopping, eye tests, cinema tickets, technology, and more., • Monthly Associate Events - Participate in a vibrant calendar of fun, associate-focused events., • Long Service Recognition - Dedicated appreciation events to honour your career milestones with the company., • Global Marriott Stay Discount - Travel the world with exclusive hotel discounts for you and your loved ones across Marriott International., • Health Assured & Wisdom App - 24/7 confidential support for your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing., • Food & Beverage Discount - Receive 20% off in all food and beverage outlets within Marriott properties., • Spa Discount - Relax and recharge with 30% off treatments in our Away Spa. ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process.At W Hotels, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

The Pachamama Family proudly delivers exceptional guest experiences across our venues in central London. Since our founding in October 2014, Pachamama Group has been on a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe, doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each of our restaurant concepts is thoughtfully crafted to transport guests to diverse locales, offering unique culinary experiences in unforgettable environments. Nina, nestled in Marylebone, invites sun-kissed flavours—a celebration of simplicity, elevated by Italian–inspired craftsmanship. As an experienced Waiter / Waitress, we're confident in your ability to deliver standout service in our dynamic environment. For the Waiter / Waitress role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Complete Service Charge distribution between employees., • Ability to earn additional tips., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. If this sounds of interest to you, please apply. Come grow with us at Pachamama Group! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

Life in the UK Job Agency is looking for experienced self-employed waiters and waitresses for flexible hospitality assignments across London. We are a job agency working with restaurants, hospitality venues and private events. You may receive assignments at different venues depending on your availability and our clients' requirements. Pay: • £13.70 per hour, • Weekly payments, • Tips may be available depending on the venue Responsibilities: • Welcoming and assisting guests, • Taking food and drink orders, • Serving food and beverages, • Clearing and resetting tables, • Preparing tables before service, • Communicating with kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Providing professional and friendly customer service, • Following venue service standards, • Keeping the working area clean and organised, • Helping the team during busy service periods, • Following health, safety and hygiene requirements Requirements: • Previous experience as a waiter/waitress or in hospitality, • Good spoken English, • Professional appearance and attitude, • Reliable and punctual, • Right to work in the UK, • Must be registered as self-employed / sole trader, or currently completing registration, • Able to travel to different venues across London, • Black hospitality uniform may be required for some assignments What we offer: • Flexible shifts, • £13.70 per hour, • Weekly payments, • Assignments at different restaurants and hospitality venues, • Ability to choose whether you accept an available assignment, • Opportunity to work with different venues across London, • Potential tips depending on the venue How it works: Life in the UK Job Agency receives staffing requests from restaurants and hospitality venues. When a suitable assignment becomes available, we contact available workers with the shift details. You can then confirm whether you are available for that assignment. Before receiving assignments, candidates will complete a short telephone interview and provide the required identification and right-to-work information.

The Role We are looking for a Waiter/Waitress to join our fantastic Wagtail Rooftop and Restaurant team! If you are charismatic, love interacting with guests, and passionate about what you do, then we want to hear from you! Join our team and build a career by taking advantage of our learning and development opportunities. EPIC Perks • Flexible working hours available, • Share of service charge, • 50% discount for you + 5 friends at any of our venues!, • Your birthday lunch is on us, • Generous employee referral scheme - work with your friends!, • Money off your shopping at many high street stores, • Apprentice schemes to learn while you work, • Access to Wagestream for better money management, • Access to the award winning Hospitality Action service, • Group wide Learning and Development opportunities Looking to love what you do ? Looking to work as part of a team ? Looking to persue a career ? If the answer is yes, then we have the job for you!About you • Prior experience in a similar role would be ideal, • A fantastic attitude and interest to learn, • Good level of English and communication skills, • Ability to provide exceptional experiences to our guests Work Somewhere EPIC ETM Group & Maven Leisure is a boutique London based hospitality group with a range of bars, restaurants and British pubs. • We pride ourselves on the exceptional service that we provide to all of our guests, • We are a proud equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from all walks of life, • All of our employees live and breathe our company values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Challenge (EPIC) If you think you could be part of the ETM family, then apply today!

Summary of Position The Waiter/Waitress owns accurate, attentive table service from first contact through farewell. The role explains the concept, asks the mandatory allergy/dietary question before every order, captures and confirms orders correctly, monitors the guest experience and escalates complaints or safety concerns without exceeding authority. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) · Guest Greeting & Concept · Menu, Allergen & Order Accuracy · POS & Service Execution · Guest Experience Monitoring · Billing, Recovery & Playbooks · Section Readiness & Teamwork Duties & Responsibilities Guest Greeting & Concept · Attend briefing, know the assigned section and verify section/POS readiness. · Reach newly seated guests within 60 seconds under normal conditions and greet to standard. · Explain the Swiss Butter concept accurately and at the right level for the guest. Menu, Allergen & Order Accuracy · Maintain current menu, fact-sheet, LTO and allergen knowledge from the approved source. · Ask the mandatory allergy/dietary question before taking the order on every table; on declaration, record and confirm it and activate PB11 through the approved RM/KM route. · Capture the order precisely, use approved options and verbally confirm the full order back to the guest. POS & Service Execution · Enter the confirmed order in POS immediately; never carry an order verbally to the kitchen or use an unofficial outage workaround. · Serve beverages and support food service to the correct guest/table, announce dishes correctly and never guess who ordered what. Guest Experience Monitoring · Check back within 2 minutes of the first bite, refill water proactively and continuously scan the section for needs. · Escalate complaints and food-safety concerns immediately; do not promise recovery outside published authority. Billing, Recovery & Playbooks · Present the bill only when requested and execute the approved payment, void and discount process. · Execute relevant failure-playbook first actions and remain inside Waiter authority. · Close the experience with a genuine farewell. Section Readiness & Teamwork · Maintain a clean, organized and ready section and coordinate with Runner, Bartender and Shift Leader without blurring role ownership. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting · Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) · 100% of tables receive the mandatory allergy/dietary question before order taking. · Newly seated tables are reached within 60 seconds under normal conditions. · Orders are read back and entered into POS immediately; no verbal kitchen orders are used. · Guest check-back occurs within 2 minutes of first bite and water is managed proactively. · Complaints and food-safety concerns are escalated immediately through the approved route. · Bills are presented only on request and payment/void/discount controls are followed. Qualifications · Previous front-of-house experience is preferred; internal candidates may progress through the approved Runner pathway. · Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant's trading area. · Be able to work standing for long periods and safely reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20kg. · Complete the current Waiter Academy and practical certification before independent assignment. Core Competencies · Communication Skills - Communicates clearly, listens actively and escalates accurately. · Attention to Detail - Protects standards by noticing the small things that affect quality and safety. · Teamwork - Works across roles without blurring ownership or authority. · Flexibility - Adapts to live service conditions while staying inside the approved standard. · Accountability - Owns assigned responsibilities and records work truthfully. · Initiative - Acts early on visible needs and risks without improvising beyond role authority. Technical Skills Strong working knowledge of the current menu, allergens, POS flow, table-service standard, guest-recovery escalation and relevant Failure Playbooks. Current Waiter certification is required before independent assignment. Where It Leads Waiter (you are here) > Shift Leader (next) > Assistant Restaurant Manager > Restaurant Manager > Area Manager > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager proving assignment > Operations Director To earn Shift Leader: · Assignment Policy: Complete at least one year as a Waiter before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the Shift Leader Development Plan. · Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Waiter certification and complete Shift Leader learning, practical assessment and certification before independent Shift Leader duty. · Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle. · Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved. · Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart. · Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.