Server/Waiter/Waitress

Hawksmoor Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc paid for every hour you work

Free team meals on shift

50% off food for you and loved ones

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Staff discounts

Training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor Edinburgh is seeking a Waiter to deliver warm, confident and knowledgeable service on the restaurant floor. You will guide guests through the menu and wine list, take orders accurately, and work with the kitchen and bar to ensure memorable dining experiences.

This role requires a calm, organized approach in a fast-paced environment and a team player attitude. Previous waiting experience is helpful but not essential; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in frontline hospitality service.
• Strong communication with guests and team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dining room.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, professional service on the restaurant floor.
• Guide guests through the menu, drinks and wine list with confidence.
• Take orders accurately and ensure great communication with the kitchen and bar.
• Work as part of a close-knit team to keep service running smoothly.
• Anticipate guest needs and handle feedback with care and professionalism.
• Maintain Hawksmoor standards of service, presentation and hospitality.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Waiter

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has beenthe UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal andpaired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified BCorp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and tohave been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As a Waiter at Hawksmoor,you’ll deliver warm, confident and knowledgeable service that makes guests feelgenuinely looked after. This is a hands-on, floor-based role where you’ll guideguests through the menu, work closely with the team and help create memorabledining experiences, whether it’s a casual meal or a special occasion.

WhatYou’ll Do

• Deliver friendly, professional service on the restaurant floor
• Guide guests through the menu, drinks and wine list with confidence
• Take orders accurately and ensure great communication with thekitchen and bar
• Work as part of a close-knit team to keep service running smoothly
• Anticipate guest needs and handle feedback with care andprofessionalism
• Maintain Hawksmoor standards of service, presentation andhospitality

WhoYou Are

• Passionate about hospitality and great guest experiences
• Confident, personable and comfortable talking to guests
• Calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
• A reliable team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Previous waiting experience is helpful but not essential, fulltraining provided

OurValues

• Welcome Everyone- We create warm, inclusive spaces where peoplefeel genuinely welcome.
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People- We set high standards and treateach other with kindness and respect.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards- We care deeply about quality andconsistency every day.
• Keep Evolving- We stay curious, open to feedback and always lookingto improve.

Benefits

• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We’re building a team thatreflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor,we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality iscelebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this roleexcites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. Youmight be exactly who we’re looking for.