Commis Waiter

5-Hertford-Street; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £36,724

33 days holiday

Gym membership discount

Well-being days

Private medical + dental insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Online retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Eyecare & glasses

Refer a friend bonus

Fresh meals on duty

Job summary

RB Holdings is seeking a Commis Waiter for the Upper Floor Restaurant team at 5 Hertford Street in London. The role emphasizes strong guest service, deep menu knowledge, and precise mise-en-place to support smooth service.

Benefits include a competitive salary up to £36,724 per year plus discretionary service, 33 days holiday, gym discounts, well-being days, private medical and dental insurance, and various staff perks. The position offers on-site work with a dynamic, high-end setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of the menu and service styles to support excellent guest service.
• Maintain table settings and mise-en-place standards before, during, and after service.
• Assist the Head Waiter and Chef de Rang to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Skills

Guest service

Menu knowledge

Mise-en-place

Team support

Job description

RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly.

Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City.

We are currently seeking a Commis Waiter to join our Upper Floor Restaurant team at 5 Hertford Street.

Why work with us as a Commis Waiter?

• Salary of up £36,724,00 per annum + discretionary service
• 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Discounted gym membership with GymFlex.
• Monthly well-being days with our in-house Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist.
• Private medical + dental insurance with BUPA.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online retail discounts
• Workplace nursery scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eyecare & glasses vouchers.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000.
• Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty.
• And more!

Working Hours:

• Shifts are between Monday - Saturday
• Shift times vary on a rota basis and can fall between 11:00am and 1:00am.
• The club is closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year.

What you will do:

• Strong knowledge of the menu and service styles to support excellent guest service
• Maintain table settings and mise-en-place standards before, during, and after service
• Assist the Head Waiter and Chef de Rang to ensure smooth and efficient service

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role, and type of establishment is beneficial

• Friendly, approachable and professional manner