full-time waiter | manteca

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual anniversary bonus

Staff meals

50% staff discount

Cost price wine

International trips

In-house training

Staff parties

Development opportunities

Job summary

manteca on Curtain Road, London, is seeking an enthusiastic waiter to join our busy dining room. The ideal candidate brings warmth, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced service. Prior experience is desirable, and we welcome independent thinkers who represent our brand with pride.

We offer ongoing training, staff meals, 50% meals discount, and annual anniversary bonuses along with cost-price wine opportunities and international trips for exceptional performers.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to thrive in a fast-paced dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the restaurant with pride and professionalism.
• Be warm and welcoming to all guests.
• Facilitate a memorable dining experience for guests.
• Be a supportive team member for floor and kitchen teams.
• Support upkeep of restaurant aesthetics and on-site tasks.
• Share knowledge of food and wine to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

49-51 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3PT, UNITED KINGDOM

manteca is a nose-to-tail restaurant founded by Chris Leach and David Carter. It began its life as a pop up in Soho before relocating to its permanent brick-and-mortar address in Shoreditch in 2021.

Meaning ‘lard’ in Spanish, manteca champions sustainable practices in every aspect, from whole-animal butchery, hand-rolled pastas, and house-made breads to wood-fired cuts and our own in-house salumeria. Our ethos is minimal-wastage, sustainable cooking which utilises as much of the animal or produce as possible. We are truly supplier led with twice daily changing menus.

The wine list celebrates low-intervention and classic fine wines from Italy, broader Europe, and further afield north America. We also have an Amari-focused cocktail list.

We relocated to Shoreditch in November 2021 to critical acclaim and have since been recognised with noteworthy awards such as Time Out’s Top 100 London restaurants, the National Restaurant Awards, and a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.

We are proud to be an independent business grounded purely in hospitality backgrounds. We invite all to sit at the table with us. we promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers. About the role.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic waiter to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. While experience in a similar role is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself. manteca is as dynamic as it is fast paced, ideal for those who thrive on bustling environments.

Responsibilities.

Represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism.

Be a warm and welcoming to all guests.

Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests.

Be a supportive team member for wider floor and kitchen teams.

Support with the upkeep of the restaurant aesthetics, and through routine tasks on site both in and out of service.

Be an ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests.

Requirements.

Prior experience in a similar setting desirable but not essential.

We offer.

£1,000 every annual employment anniversary

Monthly bonuses for top performers

50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants.

Cost price wine through our suppliers.

International trips for top performers.

In-house training dedicated to your personal development.

Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.

We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.

Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.

Whole team staff parties.

Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
• Describe your customer service experience