Part-time Waiter

Studio Paskin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Referral scheme

Training courses

Staff discount 50%

Wine & supplier discounts

Parental leave

PayCaptain advances

Wellbeing support

Staff meals

Job summary

The Barbary in Covent Garden is seeking a part-time waiter to join our Front of House team. We value a confident, vibrant personality and previous experience running a section in a similar restaurant environment. You will be curious to learn about North African cuisine and participate in our ongoing training programme.

Our team emphasizes hospitality, superb guest experience and strong teamwork. Working with Studio Paskin venues, you will enjoy staff benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Confident, vibrant personality suited to fast-paced service.
• Experience running a section in a similar restaurant environment.
• Curious and eager to learn about North African cuisine with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive front-of-house service in a busy, high-energy setting.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, setup, service and breakdown.
• Engage guests with hospitality and contribute to a great dining experience.

Skills

Confident personality

Section leadership

Hospitality focus

Curious learner

Job description

The Barbary, located in the heart of Covent Garden, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced part-time Waiter to join our Front of House team.

Our small space is bursting with the vibrant colours, flavours, sounds and aromas of the cuisine of the North African Coast. Sat up in the midst of the action at our kitchen counter, the atmosphere here remains at the forefront of London’s dining scene.

You’ll be:

• A confident and vibrant personality who thrives in the buzz of service. The Barbary is fast-paced, high-energy and fun! Previous experience running a section in a similar restaurant environment will set you up for success with us.
• Passionate about detailed hospitality. We are all about fantastic guest experience – we approach set‑up, service and clean‑down with the highest standards, helping each other along the way.
• Curious and eager to learn all there is to know about the cuisine of the North African Coast. We will help you develop your food, cocktail and wine knowledge with a dynamic and ongoing training programme.

Our benefits:

• Internal growth. You will have the opportunity to develop your career in an ambitious and award‑winning restaurant group.
• Up to £2,000 Employee Referral Scheme available to all.
• Paid development courses – WSET, Watershed and more.
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all our Studio Paskin venues.
• Cost price wine and supplier discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Emergency cash and weekly wage advances with PayCaptain.
• Partnership with Kelly's Cause and automatic enrolment onto Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more.

We believe that taking care of our team isn’t an extra perk – it’s our responsibility. At work, you will always have access to free staff meals, proper breaks, and Mental Health First Aid‑trained managers to support you.

About us

We are committed to creating spaces where everyone feels comfortable and valued for who they are. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Our success at The Barbary Neal’s Yard and its sister venues at Studio Paskin – The Palomar, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table*, The Mulwray and The Barbary Notting Hill – is underpinned by an open‑minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality.

We create places where we want to go, combining elegance, professionalism, and style, and earning us critical acclaim and multiple awards.

We want you to be a part of it.