Waiter - LUSO NEW OPENING!

Luso; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary Portuguese restaurant in the City Of London is seeking an experienced Waiter to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality service, upselling menu items, and ensuring a memorable dining experience for guests. Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality, have excellent communication skills, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Competitive benefits including discounts and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

50% discount across all restaurants

£500 referral bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra holiday days

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-quality restaurant.
• Passionate about hospitality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Upsell menu items.
• Support colleagues and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Experience as a waiter or similar role

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of food and beverage standards

Team player attitude

Attention to detail

Job description

LUSO NEW OPENING!

Waiter Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience waiter or similar front-of-house role within a high-quality restaurant
• Passionate about hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences
• Friendly, confident, and professional with excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A genuine team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining service excellence
• Comfortable upselling menu items and making recommendations to guests
• Reliable, punctual, and well-presented at all times
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company through ongoing training and development

What We Offer Our Waiter

• 50% discount across all MJMK restaurants
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend
• Opportunity to develop your career growth with MJMK Restaurants
• Mental health & well-being support with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us
• Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 33 days
• Enhanced pension plan after 5 years with us

About LUSO

Opening September 2025 on Charlotte Street, Luso is a contemporary Portuguese restaurant developed in collaboration with acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira, known for his bold, ingredient-led approach and time at the legendary Mugaritz.

Taking the place of Lisboeta, Luso celebrates Portugal’s Iberian Atlantic coastline where land, sea, and centuries-old wood fire cooking traditions come together. Expect refined, modern expressions of iconic dishes alongside a wine list showcasing the richness of Portugal’s terroirs. Luso is the latest chapter from MJMK Restaurants a proud evolution that honours Lisboeta’s legacy while shaping a bold new future for the team and space.

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

2024 saw the launch of two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair—our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra—and AngloThai in Marylebone, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.

At the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named 'The Square Opening of the Year' and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. In September, we will see the opening of Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.