Server/Waiter/Waitress

310-The Fat Badger; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A lively pub in Portobello is seeking enthusiastic Cocktail waiters/waitresses. Your role will include providing exceptional customer service, working closely with the bar team, and ensuring a welcoming environment for guests. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and drink, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Prior experience in a high-end establishment is preferred. Enjoy perks like discounts on food and drink, wellness support, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

50% off food and drink

Access to tips weekly

Health and wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Delicious staff meals on shift

Qualifications

• Real passion for food and drink.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Flexible to work weekends and evenings.
• Previous experience in a high-end establishment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests’ needs are met and provide exceptional customer service.
• Work closely with the bar team for smooth service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and service area.
• Handle payments and operate the POS system.

Skills

Passion for food and drink

Strong wine knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our front of house team at our vibrant venue in Portobello, The Fat Badger.

This vibrant venue offers exceptional dining and drinking experiences to our guests, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We take pride in serving high quality food and beverages, while delivering outstanding customer service.

• Salary – Starting from £12.21 per hour + Tips (Earning up to £18 per hour)

What's in it for you Cocktail waiting at The Fat Badger:

• 50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars and restaurants + More.
• 24/7 Health and wellbeing support, Access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds.
• Access to Wage stream, A financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Delicious staff meals on shift.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

What you'll be doing as a Cocktail waiter/waitress at The Fat Badger:

• Ensure guests’ needs are met and provide exceptional customer service throughout their visit.
• Work closely with the bar team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Demonstrate your passion for cocktails & drinks, including understanding ingredients and preparation methods, provide recommendations and answer customer queries.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and service area, proactively clear and service tables.
• Handle payments and operate the POS system.
• Learn daily and advance your knowledge in wine & service.

About you, our new Cocktail waiting team:

• Have a real passion for food and drink.
• Be passionate and care about the detail, love hospitality and enjoy what you do.
• Ideally have a strong wine knowledge.
• Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and evening shifts.

Previous experience in a high-end and high-volume establishment is preferable.

To join our incredible team at The Fat Badger and be a part of this adventure, click apply and we'll take it from there!

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