Waiter / Hospitality Assistant

BaxterStorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in London is seeking a Waiter / Hospitality Assistant. You will be responsible for welcoming guests, taking orders, and ensuring a clean dining experience. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly demeanour.
• Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Keen attention to detail and high standards.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic maths skills for handling cash.
• Previous experience in hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat guests professionally.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately.
• Serve meals and drinks with attention to presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining area.
• Respond promptly to guest enquiries.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for timely delivery.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in setup and teardown for events.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Overview

Waiter / Hospitality Assistant at BaxterStorey — London Bridge, London, UK. Salary: £14.17 / hour.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat guests in a warm and professional manner
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
• Serve meals and drinks with attention to detail and presentation
• Maintain a clean and tidy dining area, including tables and service stations
• Respond promptly to guest enquiries and requests
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist in setting up and breaking down dining areas for events or functions
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support colleagues as needed

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to high standards of service
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and carry trays of food and drinks
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Basic maths skills for handling cash and processing payments
• Previous experience in hospitality or food service is preferred but not essential
• Ability to work in London, United Kingdom

Benefits

• 20 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

About BaxterStorey

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims to be representative of all sections of society. We strive to set the standard for an inclusive culture in hospitality.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

We look forward to hearing from motivated applicants who are eager to learn and grow within our team.