Head Waiter / Waitress

Noisy Oyster; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Camden Town is seeking a Head Waiter / Head Waitress to join their SOHO Front of House Team. The ideal candidate should be warm, charismatic, and experienced in a similar role with a good understanding of wines. This full-time position offers a salary of £16–£16.50 per hour along with training, a generous staff discount, and other perks. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Training & Development

Generous staff discount

Cycle-To-Work Scheme

Access to our wine cellar at a cost price

Thoughtful and delicious staff food

Good vibes and hype

Responsibilities

• Manage front of house operations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain knowledge of wine offerings

Skills

Warm, friendly, charismatic

Positive and open with a 'can-do' attitude

Good understanding of wines

Ability to build rapport with guests

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Overview

Join Firebird's SOHO Front of House Team as Head Waiter / Head Waitress. We use ancient open-fire cooking techniques to craft unique flavors and ingredient combinations inspired by the Mediterranean coast. Our kitchen team works with local and regional suppliers and farmers to present the freshest meat, seafood, poultry and vegetables. Wood-fired cooking with no tricks or artifice – just the best produce transformed over a custom-made open-fire grill. Curated by co-owner and sommelier Anna Dolgushina, Firebird’s wine list champions small, natural and biodynamic producers from across Europe, who work their vineyards organically, with respect to nature and soil. Bottles change frequently with juicy, vibrant and elegant varieties all being accounted for. The 45 cover space is inspired by a modern Mediterranean mood, with shadows and reflections recreating memories of afternoons spent in courtyards on the continent, underneath olive trees sharing food and drink with friends. The walls are exposed brick, with wooden beams overhead entwined with foliage and greenery and floor-to-ceiling natural fabric.

The ideal candidate

• Warm, friendly, charismatic and outgoing.
• Positive and open with a "can-do" attitude.
• Able to build rapport with guests.
• Good understanding of wines.
• Experienced in a similar role.

Extra perks

• Training & Development.
• Generous staff discount.
• Cycle-To-Work Scheme.
• Access to our wine cellar at a cost price.
• Thoughtful and delicious staff food.
• Good vibes and hype.

If you believe you've got what it takes, then apply now!

Role requirements

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £16 – £16.5 hourly
Benefits: TRONC surplus, tips
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Noisy Oyster

Opening in mid June 2025, Noisy Oyster is a new concept from the team behind Firebird (Soho) serving fish and seafood alongside simple, seasonal vegetable-based dishes with cocktails and wines in a relaxed and approachable atmosphere.