Commis Waiter / Waitress - New Opening 2026

Four Seasons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a passionate Commis Waiter to join their opening team in a new restaurant. In this full-time role, you will assist in delivering exceptional service, maintain cleanliness, and ensure guest satisfaction. Previous experience in hospitality and proficiency in English are preferred. This position offers excellent training, career development, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Training and career development

Complimentary hotel nights

Free meals at the staff canteen

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Free Life Insurance

Annual themed employee parties

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken English is necessary.
• The Right to Work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and clearing tables before, during, and after service.
• Support the service team by delivering food and beverages promptly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in all service areas.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests.
• Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service flow.
• Uphold Four Seasons standards while learning and growing in your role.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Strong communication

Skill in hospitality

Job description

Overview

Join Our Opening Team – Commis Waiter / Waitress, New Signature Restaurant Opening 2026 at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. We are seeking enthusiastic and service-driven Commis Waiters to join our opening team and help shape a world-class dining destination in the heart of London. With a focus on quality ingredients, bold flavours, and warm, intuitive service, this is more than just a place to eat, it’s a place to experience.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. We believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. This famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar).

Role

As a Commis Waiter, you’ll support the front-of-house team in delivering seamless, attentive service. From preparing the restaurant for service to assisting with food and beverage delivery, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every guest has a smooth and memorable experience. Please note that this role is expected to commence in early February 2026.

What you will do

• Assist with setting up and clearing tables before, during, and after service
• Support the service team by delivering food and beverages promptly and professionally
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in all service areas
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests
• Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service flow
• Uphold Four Seasons standards while learning and growing in your role

What you bring

• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and grow within a luxury environment
• Proficiency in spoken English
• The Right to Work in the UK

Schedule and hours

• This is a full-time position, contracted at 40 hours per week
• Earliest start time will be 6am, and the latest finish will be around 1am
• The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. Candidates must be flexible to work mornings, evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Excellent training and career development opportunities within the Four Seasons brand
• Up to 20 complimentary nights and unlimited discounted rates at any Four Seasons Hotel or Resort around the world based on years of service
• Free meals at Pepys Cellar (staff canteen) while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea and fizzy drinks available throughout the day
• Up to 2 paid Wellness days per year
• Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off
• Free Life Insurance
• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
• Free uniform dry cleaning
• Annual Themed Employee Party and many social, charitable and sporting events throughout the year
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• & many, many more to discover!

We look forward to receiving your application!