Waiter | Service Responsible

JobKitchen; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Holiday pay

13th month

Bike allowance

Uniform provided

Career progression

Job summary

Nando in Wilrijk, Antwerp, invites a waiter/service lead to own the floor, setting the tone, greeting guests, and guiding service during busy periods for a memorable dining experience.

You will coach the team, keep the room running smoothly, and ensure guests feel at home. This role offers full-time hours, a clear path to management, and growth within a restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Experience as waiter or shift leader in hospitality.
• Natural service mindset with leadership instinct.
• Composure under pressure during busy shifts.
• Organized, hands-on, solutions-focused.
• English required; basic Dutch required; Italian or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and set the tone for the evening.
• Take orders and serve with precision, even when it's slammed.
• Own the floor during service — pace, table turns, team energy, guest happiness.
• Coach and steady the team in real time; step in to solve problems before guests notice.
• Be the calm, capable presence management can count on when it gets busy.

Skills

Waiter experience

Leadership instinct

Service orientation

Under pressure

Organization

English

Dutch basics

Italian French plus

Job description

About Nando

Where Italian nostalgia meets real hospitality leadership

Nando isn't just another restaurant — it's Nonna's kitchen, brought to life in Wilrijk, Antwerp. Retro details, honest Italian comfort food, and a room that feels like family. We're looking for a Waiter / Service Responsible to own the floor: someone who leads by example during service, keeps the room running like clockwork, and makes sure every guest leaves feeling like they just had dinner at home.

What you'll do

• Welcome guests and set the tone for the evening
• Take orders and serve with precision, even when it's slammed
• Own the floor during service — pace, table turns, team energy, guest happiness
• Coach and steady the team in real time; step in and solve problems before guests notice them
• Be the calm, capable presence management can count on when it gets busy

What you bring

• Experience as a waiter or shift leader in hospitality
• A natural feel for service and a bit of leadership instinct
• Composure under pressure — busy nights don't rattle you
• Organized, hands-on, solutions over excuses
• English (required), basic Dutch (required); Italian or French is a real plus

Schedule

Restaurant is open 7/7, with 2 days off per week (not fixed, based on the schedule).

What's in it for you

• Full-time, 38h contract
• €16.00–€18.00 brutto/hour, negotiable based on experience
• Meal vouchers, holiday pay, and a 13th month
• Bike allowance and uniform providedReal responsibility on the floor from day one — with a clear path to become manager within your first 6 to 12 months
• Room to grow within a restaurant group that's expanding