Barback / Commis Waiter - Excellent Pay & Benefits

The Langham, London; London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned luxury hotel in London is seeking a Barback / Commis Waiter for its award-winning Palm Court Restaurant. This role involves ensuring smooth service, preparing the bar, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate has experience in hospitality, strong customer service skills, and a passion for food and beverage. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pay of circa £26,500 per year

4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Uniform and meals on duty

Season ticket loan

Many other benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to guest needs.
• A strong interest and passion for food and beverage.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth service as a key team member.
• Preparing the restaurant pantry and bar for service.
• Maintaining cleanliness of cutlery, crockery, glassware, and trays.
• Preparing and organizing mise-en-place.
• Managing linen for the restaurant.
• Serving hot beverages as ordered.
• Assisting on the pass and serving food.

Skills

Customer service skills

Proactive approach

Interest in food and beverage

Job description

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The Langham, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and professional Barback / Commis Waiter for our award-winning Palm Court Restaurant.

The Langham, London, is recruiting a Barback / Commis Waiter for the Palm Court lounge, famed as the birthplace of afternoon tea over 150 years ago.

We offer a fantastic package for this role:

• Pay of circa £26,500 per year
• 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Learning and development opportunities
• Uniform and meals on duty
• Season ticket loan
• Many other benefits

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring smooth service as a key team member
• Preparing the restaurant pantry and bar for service
• Maintaining cleanliness of cutlery, crockery, glassware, and trays
• Preparing and organizing mise-en-place
• Managing linen for the restaurant
• Serving hot beverages as ordered
• Assisting on the pass and serving food

The Langham London, a historic luxury hotel, features 380 rooms, renowned restaurants, bars, conference facilities, and Europe's first Chuan Spa. Since 1865, we have been dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar restaurant or hospitality environment
• Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to guest needs
• A strong interest and passion for food and beverage