Waiter / Waitress
1 month ago
Morden
Blue Junction Bar & Restaurant About Us Blue Junction is a well-established, family-run Indian restaurant in Morden with over 20 years of proud service to our community. We take great pride in our authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and the lasting relationships we've built with our customers over two decades. The Role We are seeking a dedicated and personable Waiter to join our close-knit team. This is an opportunity to become part of a restaurant family where excellent service and genuine care for our guests are at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities • Greet and welcome guests with warmth and professionalism, • Present menus, make recommendations, and answer questions about our dishes, • Take accurate food and beverage orders, • Serve food and drinks efficiently whilst maintaining high presentation standards, • Ensure tables are properly set and maintained throughout service, • Handle payments and operate the till system, • Maintain cleanliness in the dining area, • Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and fellow team members, • Handle customer queries and concerns with patience and professionalism Essential Qualities We're Looking For Through our years of experience, we know the core qualities that make a truly great waiter: • Excellent communication skills - the ability to listen carefully, speak clearly, and build rapport with diverse customers, • Attention to detail - remembering orders, dietary requirements, and ensuring nothing is overlooked, • Positive attitude - bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine smile to every shift, • Strong work ethic - reliability, punctuality, and willingness to go the extra mile, • Grace under pressure - staying calm, organised, and efficient during busy periods, • Team player mentality - supporting colleagues and working harmoniously in a family environment, • Customer focus - putting guest satisfaction first and anticipating their needs, • Professionalism - maintaining high standards of personal presentation and conduct, • Adaptability - flexibility to handle different situations and changing priorities, • Product knowledge - willingness to learn about our menu, ingredients, and Indian cuisine Requirements • Previous waiting experience preferred but not essential for the right candidate, • Weekend and evening availability, • Eligible to work in the UK, • Food hygiene awareness (training can be provided) What We Offer • Staff meals, • A supportive, family atmosphere, • Opportunities to grow within an established business
