Waiter/Head Waiter - Endo Chelsea

Creative Restaurant Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on duty

Employee discounts

Career progression

Training in omakase service

Job summary

ENDO, the new ten-seat omakase counter from third generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi, opened in Chelsea in partnership with Creative Restaurant Group. We’re recruiting at Waiter/Waitress or Head Waiter level to deliver calm, warm and knowledgeable service to ten guests per sitting.

As Head Waiter you will lead each service on the floor, guide the team, and act as the main contact for guests and the kitchen. This is an ideal chance to deepen your knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sake and tea.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fine dining, Michelin-starred or luxury hotel restaurants is essential.
• Head Waiter applicants should have experience leading a section or team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to stay composed and present throughout service.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests with warmth and grace from arrival.
• Prepare counter and dining room to high standard before and during service.
• Serve each course with precise timing to match omakase pace.
• Learn every course, ingredients, origins and allergen procedures.
• Communicate dishes confidently to guests.
• Serve sake, tea and wine with thoughtful recommendations.
• Lead briefings and support the team during service (Head Waiter).
• Follow opening, closing, hygiene and safety procedures.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Calm and warm demeanor

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

ENDO is the new ten seat omakase counter from third generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi, the chef behind the Michelin starred Endo at The Rotunda. It opened in October 2026 in a Chelsea townhouse, in partnership with Creative Restaurant Group. Inspired by the Tokyo sushi counters of the 1920s and 1930s, guests sit at a 200 year old hinoki counter from Kyoto for Endo’s most traditional menu yet. We’re looking for talented people to join our small team and grow with us in our first months.

The Role

We’re recruiting at Waiter/Waitress or Head Waiter level, depending on your experience. You will be at the heart of the ENDO experience. You’ll offer calm, warm and knowledgeable service to just ten guests each sitting, so every detail matters. With such an intimate room, we work as one team: front of house, kitchen and Chef Endo together, delivering an experience like no other in London.

At Head Waiter level, you’ll also lead each service on the floor, guide and support the team, and act as the main point of contact for guests and the kitchen throughout the evening.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sake and tea, and build a lasting career in fine dining.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests with warmth and grace from the moment they arrive
• Preparing the counter and dining room to the highest standard before and throughout service
• Serving each course with precision and timing that matches the pace of the omakase
• Learning every course, its ingredients, its origins and our allergen procedures
• Talking guests through each dish with confidence and care
• Serving sake, tea and wine and making thoughtful recommendations
• Recognising returning guests and remembering their preferences
• Anticipating guests’ needs quietly and responding quickly
• Working as one team with Chef Endo and the kitchen to keep each service seamless
• Leading briefings and supporting the team during service (Head Waiter level)
• Following opening, closing, hygiene and safety procedures
• Taking part in daily briefings, tastings and ongoing training

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a fine dining, Michelin starred or luxury hotel restaurant is essential for this role. Head Waiter applicants should have experience leading a section or team. With only ten seats, we’re looking for people who enjoy slowing down, reading the room and making each evening feel personal.

You will need:

• A genuine love of hospitality and looking after guests
• A calm, warm and polished manner
• Strong communication skills and a team first attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and high personal standards
• The ability to stay composed and present throughout service
• A real interest in Japanese cuisine, sake and tea
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience, plus benefits

Why Join Us?

At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. You will learn alongside one of the world’s most respected sushi masters and an experienced hospitality team. As your skills develop, you’ll have genuine opportunities to progress into supervisory and management positions.

• Join one of London’s most talked about openings of the year
• Work as one team alongside Chef Endo in a ten seat restaurant
• Hands on training in omakase service, sushi, sake and tea
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group
• Staff meals while on duty
• Employee discounts across participating restaurants

Bring your care, curiosity and attention to detail to ENDO, and help us deliver an experience like no other in London.

Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship.