Head Waiter/Waitress

Kitchen Table; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Table, a Michelin-starred restaurant in London, is seeking a passionate Head Waiter/Waitress. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service and interacting with guests in a unique dining experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining and a strong knowledge of wine. Join a critically acclaimed team and enjoy various benefits.

Benefits

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Financial Advice

Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Michelin star restaurant or fine dining.
• Passion for delivering high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to guests in a fine dining environment.
• Interact with chefs and explain the tasting menu to diners.

Skills

Customer Service

Charisma

Wine Knowledge

Education

WSET Level 2

Job description

Salary - Up to £40,000 pa

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience within a Michelin star restaurant or Fine dinning

Kitchen Table are seeking a Head Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Waiter/Waitress looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

Kitchen Table is a dining experience, where full interaction with the chefs showcases previously unseen kitchen theatre. Guests, seated at a horseshoe-shaped counter, see James Knappett and his team prepare, serve, and talk diners through that evening’s tasting menu. A wine list curated by award-winning sommelier (and James’ wife) Sandia Chang completes the experience.

James has worked at some of the world’s most highly regarded restaurants.Kitchen Table opened in 2012, was awarded one Michelin Star in 2014, and achieved a coveted second star in 2018 " which it has held ever since. Kitchen Table was also awarded Michelin’s ‘Welcome and Service Award’ in 2018.

The Position

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• A warm and approachable personality with lots of charisma;
• Prior experience as a Head Waiter/Waitress in an intimate, quality restaurant environment;
• knowledge of wine and Champagne, WSET Level 2 or above (preferred);
• Passion for delivering the highest levels of customer service and the enthusiasm to encourage the same in others;
• Sights on a long-term career in hospitality;
• Thirst to continually learn and develop themselves

The successful Head Waiter/Waitress will receive:

• Sunday, Monday and Tuesday's OFF;
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities within a dynamic and growing business.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.