Waiter

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NAKIMUSHI, the Notting Hill dual-format Japanese townhouse, seeks an experienced Waiter to join the opening team. You will deliver confident, attentive service and guide guests through a refined menu in a busy setting.

You will collaborate with kitchen and bar, learn the menu, and ensure polished, personable interaction. Prior experience in a fast-paced restaurant is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant as stated in the posting.
• Demonstrates strong communication and guest engagement capabilities.
• Shows attention to detail and knowledge of food and drink.
• Maintains calm, organized service under pressure.
• Delivers professional, natural service and reliable teamwork.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver confident, attentive and personable service to guests.
• Guide guests through the menu with thoughtful recommendations.
• Work closely with kitchen, bar and front-of-house teams for a seamless experience.
• Welcome guests warmly and provide polished, knowledgeable service.
• Explain the food and drinks menus clearly to guests.
• Take accurate orders and manage your section efficiently.
• Anticipate guests’ needs without making the service feel formal.
• Maintain excellent presentation and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and bar during busy services.
• Contribute positively to a supportive opening team.

Skills

Two years experience

Strong communication

Guest engagement

Attention to detail

Food and drink knowledge

Calm under pressure

Professional service

Reliability

Team mentality

Evenings and weekends

Job description

7 Kensington Mall, London, W8 4EB, UNITED KINGDOM

Pay: £14.50–£16.00 per hour
Location: Notting Hill
Experience required: Minimum two years in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant

NAKIMUSHI is a new dual-format Japanese townhouse from the team behind Michelin-starred Dorian, EEL Sushi, Supermarket of Dreams and the Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop.

Created through a collaboration between two popular residencies — Urchin by chef Yuji Shimokawa Kelly and Robin’s Ramen by chef Robin Kosuge — NAKIMUSHI brings two distinct but complementary Japanese dining experiences together under one roof.

The ground floor will operate as a fast-paced ramen bar with an open kitchen and shared seating, while the upper-floor restaurant and bar will explore a broader style of Japanese cooking, centred around ramen, robata-grilled seafood, carefully sourced meat and exceptional produce.

We are now looking for an experienced Waiter to join the opening team.

The role

You will deliver confident, attentive and personable service in a busy, high-end restaurant environment. You will guide guests through the menu, provide thoughtful recommendations and work closely with the kitchen, bar and wider front-of-house team to create a seamless experience.

You will be expected to:

Welcome guests warmly and provide polished, knowledgeable service

Learn and confidently explain the food and drinks menus

Take accurate orders and manage your section efficiently

Anticipate guests’ needs without making the service feel formal or forced

Maintain excellent presentation and cleanliness standards

Communicate clearly with the kitchen and bar during busy services

Contribute positively to a supportive and ambitious opening team

What we are looking for

You will need a minimum of two years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant.

You should also have:

Strong communication and guest-engagement skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good food and drink knowledge

The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure

A professional but natural service style

Reliability, flexibility and a genuine team mentality

Availability to work evenings and weekends

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious new opening, work with exceptional produce and become part of a growing collection of food-led Notting Hill businesses.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
• Describe your customer service experience