Head Waiter / ess - Los Mochis London City

Los Mochis London City; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Greater London is looking for an exceptional Head Waiter / Waitress to join their flagship rooftop venue. The position requires strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality. You will be responsible for leading the front-of-house team, ensuring exceptional service standards are met. Candidates must have prior experience in a fast-paced restaurant and a drive to progress within the business, offering an attractive benefits package including private healthcare and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare after successful completion of probation

Study support scheme

Free meals while on duty

50% staff discount when dining with family & friends

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Waiter / Head Waiter in a high-quality, fast-paced restaurant.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience.
• Drive, ambition, and a desire to progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the section teams during service.
• Ensure service standards and brand values are consistently upheld.
• Act as a point of contact for guests, ensuring a warm and personalised experience.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Confident English communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Head Waiter / ess – Los Mochis London City

Head Waiter / Head Waitress – Los Mochis City

Los Mochis is seeking an exceptional Head Waiter / Head Waitress to join our flagship rooftop restaurant at 100 Liverpool Street, elevating the London dining scene from the 9th floor.

The venue spans 14,000 sq ft, including a 3,000 sq ft outdoor terrace with stunning views of the City.

Los Mochis City is our second London location following the highly acclaimed Los Mochis Notting Hill.

The Role

As Head Waiter / Head Waitress, you will play a key leadership role within the front‑of‑house team, supporting management in the smooth operation of lunch and dinner services.

You will lead by example on the floor, ensuring exceptional service standards, motivating the team, and delivering a memorable guest experience at all times.

You will work closely with the Restaurant Management, Bar, and Kitchen teams to maintain consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all service periods.

Rate of Pay

• 12.21 per hour House Pay
• 5.79 – 6.79 per hour Tronc
• Excess Tronc
• Credit Card Tips

About Us

From Tokyo to Tulum, Los Mochis is the global pioneer of pairing Mexican and Japanese cuisines, combining the vibrancy, passion, and heat of Mexico with the elegance and precision of Japan.

Our leadership team brings years of international, award‑winning experience, and we are proud to foster a dynamic, people‑focused culture.

If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, and delivering world‑class service, this is an exciting opportunity to grow with a fast‑expanding and trend‑setting restaurant group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the section teams during service
• Ensure service standards and brand values are consistently upheld
• Support training, coaching, and development of team members
• Act as a point of contact for guests, ensuring a warm and personalised experience
• Maintain excellent product knowledge of food and beverages
• Assist management with daily operations and service flow

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Waiter / Head Waiter in a high‑quality, fast‑paced restaurant
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Ability to lead by example and take full ownership of your section
• Confident English communication skills with a willingness to learn
• Strong organisational skills and ability to follow standards
• Drive, ambition, and a desire to progress within the business
• Proof of right to work in the UK (pre‑settled or settled status)

Benefits Include

• Private healthcare after successful completion of probation
• Study support scheme
• Free meals while on duty
• Clear career progression within a fast‑growing restaurant group
• 50% staff discount when dining with family & friends
• People‑focused and inclusive company culture
• Ongoing training and internal development opportunities
• Fantastic staff events

If you are a confident leader with a passion for hospitality and a desire to grow within an ambitious, award‑winning brand, we would love to hear from you.

Los Mochis is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.