Waiter / Waitress

Ukai Restaurant; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end Japanese restaurant in London seeks a full-time team member to provide excellent guest service. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, and delivering food. Candidates should have previous experience in a busy environment. Offering competitive pay of £13 – £15 per hour, plus monthly service charge and cash tips.

Benefits

Cash & Card tips

Paid Holidays

Weekly/Monthly Cash incentives

1-to-1 Speciality Training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-end and fast-paced environment required.
• Advanced English language skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests upon entrance.
• Setting up dining tables and preparing the correct Mise en place.
• Assist guests with questions about Food & Beverage and up-sell specials.
• Taking Food & Drinks orders, notify management for allergies.
• Deliver food timely and attend to guests' needs.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

General maths skills

Great customer service and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to work on your feet

Excellent teamwork ability

Adept knowledge regarding allergens

Job description

Overview

Ukai is a modern Japanese Restaurant, based in Notting Hill, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine boasting a lively Robata grill and creative Sushi. Since the quality of our service is crucial to success the right applicant must have previous experience in a high-end and fast-pace environment.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests upon entrance.


• Setting up dining tables and preparing the correct Mise en place.


• Assist guests regarding questions about Food & Beverage, as well as up-selling our House Specialities.


• Taking Food & Drinks orders and notify the management/kitchen for allergies and other Dietary requirements.


• Deliver food to guests in a timely manner and attend to the needs of guests throughout the dining process.

Skills / Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.


• General maths skills.


• Great customer service and conflict-resolution skills, and a commitment to professionalism.


• Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time.


• Excellent teamwork ability.


• Adept knowledge regarding the 14 allergens.

Benefits / Compensation

• Cash & Card tips.


• Paid Holidays.


• Weekly/Monthly Cash incentives.


• 1-to-1 Speciality Training for specific areas regarding Food & Beverage.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £13 – £15 hourly
Benefits: Monthly Service Charge + Cash tips
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Ukai Restaurant:

Ukai is a busy Japanese bar and restaurant on famous Portobello road with a fantastic party atmosphere especially over the weekend. Really friendly staff who always work as a team.