Front of House/Wait Staff
3 days ago
£12.71–£15 hourly
Part-time
Stratford, Newham
Join a small, welcoming team in a modern European wine bar and restaurant serving creative small and sharing plates made with seasonal produce. We are looking for dedicated front-of-house staff to: • Welcome guests and take food and drink orders, • Memorise the menu and daily specials, making informed recommendations, • Prepare and serve cocktails, food and beverages consistently and promptly, • Check on guests regularly and ensure excellent customer service, • Handle cash and card payments accurately, • Coordinate with the kitchen to ensure orders are correct and delivered efficiently, • Recommend additional products where appropriate, • Organise any required preparation for service The ideal candidate will have: • Previous restaurant or hospitality experience, preferably at least one year, • Knowledge and experience of cocktails, • A desire to contribute creative ideas, • Clear spoken and written English, • Knowledge of food safety practices, • Basic numeracy and strong time-management skills, • The ability to manage multiple tables efficiently, • The right to work in the United Kingdom, • A Food Hygiene Certificate, preferred This is a full-time, permanent position with expected hours of 8–20 per week. Pay is £12.50–£15.00 per hour, plus tips and a performance bonus. Benefits include a company pension, discounted or free food, employee discount and sick pay. Shifts may include daytimes, evenings, weekends and eight-hour shifts. The role is best suited to someone who can reliably commute or plans to relocate before starting work.