Commis Waiter or Waitress

The Arts Club Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical benefits

Travel passes

Discounts in London restaurants

Discounts in London retail outlets

Life Assurance

Job summary

The Arts Club Limited is seeking enthusiastic Commis Waiters or Waitresses to join our Brasserie team in London. You will work across all aspects of hospitality, delivering attentive, professional service and maintaining high standards of presentation.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including private medical benefits, travel passes, and discounts in our restaurants and retail outlets in London. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for development within the club.

Qualifications

• The role is a Commis Waiter/Waitress in the Brasserie.

Responsibilities

• Support the seamless delivery of service by assisting the Restaurant and Waiter teams throughout service periods.
• Prepare and maintain tables, ensuring impeccable presentation and readiness for each guest.
• Deliver food and beverages efficiently, upholding the highest standards of accuracy, presentation, and guest care.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide attentive, discreet, and professional service at all times.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of service areas, stations, and back-of-house spaces in line with hygiene and safety standards.
• Liaise effectively with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth communication and timely service.
• Assist with mise en place and preparation tasks to support readiness for each service.
• Uphold brand and service standards, consistently reflecting the values and excellence.
• Support senior team members and contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative working atmosphere.

Job description

A Stage Unlike Any Other

In 1863, a group of artists, writers, and free thinkers gathered with a shared conviction: that the finest conversation, the boldest ideas, and the warmest hospitality belonged together under one roof. Charles Dickens dined here. Whistler argued here. Rodin was inspired here.
The Arts Club was born not as a venue, but as a living expression of creative life — and it has never stopped.
At the heart of that life today are the people and spaces that bring our club to life every day. This is more than an operation — it is an environment where members connect, create, and return time and time again because something about it feels truly special.

It takes an exceptional person to be part of that.

That person might be you.

Job Summary:
At the heart of the club is the Brasserie, offering an irresistible menu filled with Mediterranean flavours and delicious dishes.We are currently looking for enthusiasticCommis Waiters or Waitressto join our Brasserie team.

Successful Commis Waiters or Waitressapplicants will become part of a fun, dynamic team working across all aspects of hospitality. Employee's also enjoy an extensive range of benefits, including private medical benefits, travel passes and discounts in restaurants and retail outlets across London.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the seamless delivery of service by assisting the Restaurant and Waiter teams throughout service periods.




• Prepare and maintain tables, ensuring impeccable presentation and readiness for each guest.




• Deliver food and beverages efficiently, upholding the highest standards of accuracy, presentation, and guest care.




• Anticipate guest needs and provide attentive, discreet, and professional service at all times.




• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of service areas, stations, and back-of-house spaces in line with hygiene and safety standards.




• Liaise effectively with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth communication and timely service.




• Assist with mise en place and preparation tasks to support readiness for each service.




• Uphold brand and service standards, consistently reflecting the values and excellence.




• Support senior team members and contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative working atmosphere.

In return, we offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Private medical benefits


• Life Assurance


• Long Service Awards


• Reward Gateway Benefits Scheme


• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses


• An exciting range of learning and development programmes & opportunities for continual progression


• Enhanced maternity pay


• Enhanced sickness pay


• Complimentary meals while on shift


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Birthday extra day off

*Terms and conditions apply to all the above benefits

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Disclaimer:Your personal data will be processed in accordance with The Arts Club’s Employee Privacy Policy (available via the link). As part of our recruitment activities, we may share your application and CV with companies within The Arts Club group and affiliated businesses where this is necessary or relevant to your application or potential future roles.