Head Waiter / Waitress

Fundamental Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £18.45 + tips

Career progression

Training and development

Staff meals & dining discounts

Job summary

Shanghai Me London is seeking an experienced Head Waiter/Waitress to join Fundamental Hospitality’s luxury front‑of‑house team in central London.

You will help deliver outstanding guest experiences in a vibrant, high‑energy environment, with opportunities for career progression, training and development, staff meals and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Head Waiter/Waitress experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of service flow and table management.
• Professional, organized, and calm under pressure.
• Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

Skills

Guest engagement

Communication

Table management

Calm under pressure

Hospitality passion

Job description

Head Waiter/Waitress – Shanghai Me, London

Shanghai Me London is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Waiter/Waitress to join our exceptional front‑of‑house team.

As part of Fundamental Hospitality, you will work within one of London’s leading luxury Pan‑Asian dining destinations, delivering outstanding guest experiences in a vibrant, high‑energy environment.

What We Offer

• £18.45 per hour + tips
• Career progression within a globally expanding luxury hospitality group
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff meals and generous dining discounts

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Head Waiter/Waitress role within fine dining or luxury hospitality
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills
• Strong understanding of service flow and table management
• Professional, organised, and calm under pressure
• Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality

If you are charismatic, service-driven, and ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we would love to hear from you.