Event & Cocktail waiter

SUSHISAMBA City; Bishopsgate; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Waiter/Waitress to join their dynamic front of house team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for ensuring guests receive the highest level of service, creating memorable dining experiences with a focus on hospitality. You will work in a vibrant environment that celebrates a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian culture and cuisine. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a deep respect for diversity, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow within a supportive team.

Benefits

50% Discount on food and drink

28 days holiday allowance

Complimentary meal and drink during shifts

'Refer-a-friend' cash incentive

Employee of the month rewards

Internal Training and career development

Pension Scheme

Yearly Staff award ceremony

Internal incentives and rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is essential.
• Good English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality and service to guests.
• Take orders and communicate with kitchen staff efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Your Role:

The front of house team is currently looking for a passionate Waiter/Waitress to join our family, ensuring each guest is welcomed warmly, whilst making their time with us a memorable one by providing our guests with the finest food and beverages, accompanied by friendly, efficient and flawless service throughout their experience. This vacancy sits within our newly opened 'SAMBAROOM' - Our new cocktail bar & private dining room located on the 39th floor of London’s Heron Tower.

Your Requirements:

The Waiter/Waitress’s primary responsibilities are to exemplify uncompromising hospitality with courteous and efficient service to guests throughout their dining experience. The Waiter/Waitress takes orders, answers questions about the menu, sells the restaurant's food and drinks, takes payment, and communicates orders with the kitchen staff while maintaining a warm and friendly demeanour.

As a Waiter/Waitress we would love you to have:

1. Must be fine with late finishes (will be mainly evening shift with closures at 3am in the weekends).
2. Experience working as a Head Waiter/Waitress or Waiter/Waitress in a similar fast-paced environment will be tested at trial/interview stage.
3. Good English language communication skills are required.
4. Lounge bar and PDR experience are preferable.
5. Flexible availability, working any 5 days a week between Monday - Sunday.
6. Deep respect for diversity and individuality.
7. The ability to maintain set processes and standards.

Your Rewards:

As a Waiter/Waitress we don’t just give you a job you love, we like to reward you for all your commitment and dedication at work, these benefits include:

1. Highly competitive salary.
2. 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA or Duck & Waffle restaurants.
3. 28 days holiday allowance.
4. Complimentary meal and drink during shifts.
5. 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme.
6. Employee of the month rewards.
7. Internal Training and career development.
8. Pension Scheme – including employer contributions.
9. Yearly Staff award ceremony and party.
10. Internal incentives and rewards.

Your Restaurant:

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil, and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations. SUSHISAMBA is operated by Sushi Samba Group, which oversees locations in Las Vegas, London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Doha & Bahrain.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £16 hourly
Benefits: Plus tips and incentives

About SUSHISAMBA City:
SUSHISAMBA celebrates the unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian culture and cuisine.