*Full time contract 35-48 hours per week *Minimum of 2 years waiting experience in fine dining About Park Chinois Park Chinois represents the ultimate Chinese fine dining and entertainment restaurant. The 1930s Shanghai inspired ambience opens its doors to an eclectic selection of music and vocal performances in an atmosphere of sophisticated, charming elegance, combined with exceptional food quality underpinned by classic fine dining service culture. The Role The Waiter/Waitress primary role is to manage the flow of service for an entire section either during lunch, dinner or late-night performances. He/she will bring a personal exuberance to a unique cinematic and musical setting, serving each table within the essence of the true dinner-dance experience at Park Chinois. Their main responsibility is guest care, and service energy and dynamics in its entirety. By maintaining service standards and anticipating floor service needs, and with an excellent product knowledge, they also support and inspire the Commis Waiters (Food Runners) to continuously improve. Skills and Experience requirements - The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience working as a Waiter or Head Waiter, in a well-established restaurant, private members club or comparable establishment. He/she will have refined skills in all aspects of table service and maintenance, as well as developed food and wine knowledge. - Asian cuisine knowledge is desirable. - If you feel inspired by the Dinner & Dance concept and feel that you have the experience to enhance the service we aim to deliver, we look forward to hearing back from you. Salary and Company Benefits - Up to £16.00 per hour + a generous share of credit card and cash tips - Free staff meals prepared daily by our very own accomplished chefs - Personal training and development programme - 30% food and beverage discounts throughout the company worldwide - Long service recognition and rewards - Life Assurance and 24/7 GP consultation access via WeCare Only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK are eligible to apply.
At Scarpetta we make pasta from scratch, roast our own coffee blends and serve the classic Italian Aperitivo every evening. While lunch is all about fast-paced service, evenings are about having a relaxing time. We dim the lights, play excellent music and become a restaurant where our guests can have a great dining experience. We have three restaurants in Central London and we are looking for an ambitious, respectful and experienced supervisor, who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up, lead by example and deliver amazing results. As a front of house supervisor, you will be a role model to Scarpetta employees, guiding and coaching your team to deliver incredible services to guests with integrity and passion. You share the courteous and hospitable values of your Senior Managers and these will cascade down through your team and to your guests. Being accountable for and proud of your restaurant, you will grow a caring team that work collaboratively and seamlessly with Front of House & Back of House team to deliver our common goals of outstanding guests experience. Understanding how this is key to Scarpetta’s profitability and growth. You plan your shifts impeccably, constantly monitoring cleanliness, health and safety, licensing compliance and staffing levels; finding continual improvement in creative ways. **Perks & Benefits: ** - progression within a fast-growing company - Monday to Friday - Permanent contract - 24/7 Hotline providing free financial, legal, and personal advice - 28 days' holiday per year - 50% off across Scarpetta Restaurants - A supportive, people-focussed culture - Daily high quality and healthy employee lunches - Unlimited coffee - Employee referral bonus - Great staff parties! - Free financial and legal personal advice services Key Responsibilities: - Being part of the Management and help opening/closing the restaurant. - Team enabler - Encouraging and supporting a culture of learning and development and talent retention by continually coaching team members, being courteous even under pressure and assisting with appraisals. - Lets’ grow together – You are commercially aware of what it takes to grow a business and increase profitability through effective marketing initiatives and valuing customer feedback. You are aware of your teams accountability for controllable costs and constantly assessing staffing levels. - Positive attitude - Providing unexpected surprises to the team and customers and moments of care, being calm and considerate of fellow colleagues. - Compliance management – You demonstrate due diligence in health and safety, food safety allergen awareness and risk assessment according to Scarpetta policies. - Exceptionally guest focused - Being approachable, calm and friendly, even in times of pressure. - A product expert – From a perfectly garnished gin and tonic to a table setting that’s instantly—Instagramable, you are passionate about our offering and know everything about it! - Venue Maintenance – Ensuring the ambiance of the venue is as warm, welcoming, tidy and safe as possible, you communicate any issues clearly to senior management. - Stock and Cash Handling – You are confident using EPOS, software programs manual systems to accurately manage, record and report stock, cash and rotas. Taking responsibility of security, wastage, profit margins and licensing law when on duty.
WRITE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT WAXY O’CONNOR’S IN LONDON’S WEST END London’s biggest and best Irish bar sells more Guinness at any other in the UK. The team here serve up a warm welcome with a distinct Irish accent. So, the vibe is laid back – except when we’re watching the big games in Rugby, Hurling and Gaelic Football or hosting a traditional music session. Our team are enthusiastic about sharing their love of all things Irish and building on our reputation for warm hospitality and traditional, wholesome food. If you share our passion and are up for the craic, you’ll be made most welcome too. ***ABOUT THE ROLE*** Helping the Kitchen Manager to deliver exciting menus, you’ll be focused on ensuring high quality products are used and enabling the highest standards of health and hygiene – even when the pressure is on. You’ll also help to minimise wastage and support your team by helping with food prep and leaning whenever required. Ideally, you’ll have experience gained in a similarly busy and dynamic environment. Here you’ll get to grow your skills and experience by being both hands on and undertaking on-going training. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER: Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry. Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life. A Competitive and Progressive salary A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. The lower figure is the hourly salary and the higher figure is the average hourly income across a year including tronc distribution for the role advertised. Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them. Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service. Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service. 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays. 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues. Annual Staff Events Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business GLENDOLA LEISURE GROUP - A LEADING FAMILY-OWNED PRIVATE HOSPITALITY COMPANY Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life. Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.
NEW OPENING! Shanghai Me intertwines the vibrant essence of Oriental and Chinese flavors with the artistry of Japanese techniques, honouring the profound respect and harmony that resonate throughout each culture. Shanghai Me is a celebration of good music, gatherings, and fine ingredients. The headwaiter is responsible for the overall guest’s experience and wellbeing, overlooking and supporting the Waiter/ Waitress in his/ her duties. The main responsibility of the headwaiter is the order taking and calling away the tables to ensure a good tempo within the section and return the tables on time. SERVICE R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S: o Assist the hostess/ host to seat the customers o Great the guests and take the drinks order if the waiter is busy with another table o Place the drinks order with position numbers o If the waiter is busy with another table serve the drinks o Explain the menu and specials if any o Check with the waiter if any information was given to him by the guest before approaching the table for the order o Take the food order (check for allergies or intolerance) o Place the order on Micros . o Check the mise en place and make sure enough space has been made for the food in the middle of the table o Assist the Waiter/ Waitress serving the food at the table o Call the hot starters away o When a table is having cold and hot starters always refresh the plates between the course o Once the starters finished call the mains away and clear the table with the CDR and make sure the mise en place is correct for the mains NB: ALWAYS CALL A TABLE AWAY BEFORE CLEARING IT o After the mains make sure the table is cleared, crumbed and table cloth replaced before the dessert menus are being handed o Make sure the dessert and coffee order has been placed by the waiter o Once the coffees and desserts order check the bill on micros and add the BILL CHECKED item this way everyone knows the bill is ok to be dropped, check with the sommelier in case the WINE CHECK hasn’t been done.