Commis Waiter / Waitress Full time

Le Vacherin; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional French bistro restaurant in West London seeks a team member to enhance customer experience. Responsibilities include assisting with table arrangements, ensuring service efficiency, and working closely with the team in a busy environment. No experience is required, making it a great opportunity for career development in hospitality. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and training in food safety and personal development.

Benefits

Performance Based Bonuses

Company Pensions

Service charge

Qualifications

• Confident in a busy, high-end environment.
• Desire to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personality and warmth towards customers.
• Collaborate with waiting staff for table readiness.
• Assist in washing dishes during busier times.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive and approachable manner

Adaptability to change

Enthusiastic to develop skills

Job description

Overview

Based in Chiswick W4. Hours: 20-35 hrs per week (Weekdays & Weekends). Salary: Starting at £12.21 plus tronc.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personality and warmth towards customers and colleagues and be an ambassador of Le Vacherin.
• Keep an eye on tables and alert waiting staff if customers require assistance.
• Arrange tables for large parties and prepare the restaurant floor.
• Assist in preparation for service.
• Collaborate with waiting staff to ensure that tables are cleared, cleaned, and ready for the next party.
• Assist in washing dishes if the kitchen staff fall behind during the busier times of the day.
• Communicate any issues with the managers or supervisors.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to your role and teamwork and act as a role model to new team members.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Confident in a busy, high-end environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge, plus those around you.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Positive and approachable manner; team player qualities.
• Desire to advance your career with Le Vacherin and develop within the team.

Career Development & Training

• Food Safety / First Aid / Health & Safety in the Workplace – after probation, relevant training and study materials will be provided to complete courses.
• Language & Personal Development Courses – lessons and study materials in English & French; various Personal Development courses available with all costs covered by the Company.

Experience & Employment Details

• Experience: Not required
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: F/T - Between 25/30 per week - Weekdays & Weekends
• Salary: £12.21 – £13 hourly
• Benefits: Performance Based Bonuses & Company Pensions, service charge

Additional Information

About Le Vacherin: We welcome you to Le Vacherin, a traditional French bistro restaurant, in the heart of West London in Chiswick. Le Vacherin has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the best loved French restaurants. Michelin rated, 2 AA rosettes.