Restaurant Support LE - Temporary Contract

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks on shift

50% off food

Flexible rotas

Club Alchemy benefits

Birthday + recovery day

Career progression

TipJar gratuities

Employee assistance program

Incentives travel

Social events

Job summary

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant in Edinburgh is seeking Restaurant Support team members to help keep service running smoothly. You’ll assist the floor team during busy periods, run food and drinks, and help create the energetic atmosphere our guests love.

Ideal candidates are energetic, sociable, reliable, with a friendly attitude and a proactive approach. We offer a fast-paced, supportive environment with great team spirit and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude with strong stamina and a 'never say no' mindset.
• Great personality, enthusiasm, and strong teamwork skills.
• Charisma, energy, and confidence in a busy environment.
• Initiative, passion, and a hardworking attitude.
• High standards, positivity, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the restaurant team during busy services.
• Running food and drinks while maintaining high service standards.
• Keeping the venue clean, organised, and service-ready.
• Assisting guests with a friendly and engaging attitude.
• Helping create a high-energy and enjoyable atmosphere throughout service.

Job description

Restaurant Support

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant

We’re looking for energetic, outgoing, and hardworking Restaurant Support team members to join The Alchemist – a creative cocktail bar and restaurant where atmosphere, personality, and guest experience are everything.

Restaurant Support plays a hugely important role within the team. You’ll help keep service running smoothly by supporting the floor team during busy periods, maintaining high standards across the venue, assisting with food and drink running, and helping create the energetic atmosphere that makes The Alchemist unique.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves being around people, and brings positivity and personality into every shift.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the restaurant team during busy services
• Running food and drinks while maintaining high service standards
• Keeping the venue clean, organised, and service-ready
• Assisting guests with a friendly and engaging attitude
• Helping create a high-energy and enjoyable atmosphere throughout service

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A proactive attitude with strong stamina and a “never say no” mindset
• Great personality, enthusiasm, and strong teamwork skills
• Charisma, energy, and confidence in a busy environment
• Initiative, passion, and a hardworking attitude
• High standards, positivity, and reliability

You’ll Enjoy Working Here If You Are:

• Bubbly, outgoing, and full of energy
• Hardworking, positive, and a natural people person
• Someone who enjoys talking to guests and creating a fun atmosphere
• Confident, theatrical, and full of personality
• Motivated by being part of a loud, lively, and supportive team

What To Expect

The Alchemist is a fast-paced and energetic environment where no two shifts are the same. We work hard, support each other, and create an atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Busy periods are part of the fun, and our teams thrive because of the strong culture, energy, and teamwork we build together.

What's in it for you?

• Free hot/soft drinks on shift
• 50% off food when dining with guests in any of our venues
• Flexible rotas
• Access to our benefits platform, Club Alchemy; saving you ££ on your everyday shopping, holidays, gyms, homeware and much more!
• Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off
• Industry renowned training with fantastic career progression opportunities
• Transparent Tronc policy where 100% of gratuities and service charge go to the team weekly via TipJar
• 24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice
• Regular incentives, which can take you around the country, and the world
• The chance to attend our annual sports day, Christmas parties and more!

If you’re ready to bring personality, positivity, and great hospitality to a team that loves what they do — we’d love to hear from you.