Waiter/Waitress

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

Job summary

A vibrant barbecue restaurant in London is seeking an enthusiastic waiter to provide exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. The role involves welcoming guests, facilitating memorable dining experiences, and supporting a diverse team. While previous experience is preferred, a passion for hospitality is essential. Competitive pay of £14.5 to £15.5 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Natural warmth for people and hospitality skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy service environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the restaurant with pride and professionalism.
• Welcome guests warmly and facilitate a memorable dining experience.
• Support team members and upkeep restaurant aesthetics.

Job description

SMOKESTAK is a London-based barbecue restaurant with a focus on slow smoked meats, inspired by the founder’s Barbadian roots around open fire grilling, and honed by a pilgrimage around the southern states of America. Originally starting out as a street food trader, SMOKESTAK has evolved into a thriving restaurant with slow cooked meats on a wood fire smoker at its core. Since its founding over 10 years ago, SMOKESTAK has grown into a staple in the London food scene. Its brick-and-mortar site in Shoreditch remains unique in its offering, aesthetic, and vibe: bold, moody, memorable. Wholly SMOKESTAK’s own.

About the role. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic waiter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenaline of a busy service. While experience in a similar role is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself. SMOKESTAK is as dynamic as it is fast-paced, ideal for those who thrive on bustling environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism.
• Be a warm and welcoming to all guests.
• Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests.
• Be a supportive team member for wider floor and kitchen teams.
• Support with the upkeep of the restaurant aesthetics, and through routine tasks on site both in and out of service.
• Be an ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar setting desirable but not essential.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £14.5 – £15.5 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Smokestak: A buzzing barbecue restaurant with an open kitchen and an industrial feel. Highlights include the brisket and ribs: these are brined, oak-smoked, coated with a sweet and sour BBQ sauce and chargrilled – the results being unctuous and incredible.