Waiter / Waitress

The Duck and Rice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fine dining restaurant in London is seeking a dedicated Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in a high-end restaurant, excelling in table service and guest care. This role offers competitive pay of up to £17.00 per hour plus tips, free staff meals, and opportunities for personal development. Immediate start available in a vibrant, elegant dining environment.

Benefits

Free staff meals

30% to 50% discounts on food and beverages

Personal training and development programme

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Waiter or Head Waiter in a reputable restaurant or club.
• Refined skills in all aspects of table service and maintenance.
• Developed knowledge of food and wine.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of service for an entire section during lunch and dinner service.
• Maintain service standards and anticipate service needs.
• Support and inspire Commis Waiters to continuously improve.

Skills

Table service skills

Food and wine knowledge

Asian cuisine knowledge

Job description

Overview

Full time contract 35-48 hours per week. We are hiring Waiter/Waitress for both Duck and Rice and Park Chinois Restaurant (fine dining restaurant in Mayfair). Park Chinois. We’re not just hiring – we’re inviting you to be part of Park Chinois, London’s most iconic dining destination, where exquisite Chinese cuisine meets world-class hospitality. This is your chance to join our incredible team and immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates elegance and passion.

The Role

The Waiter/Waitress primary role is to manage the flow of service for an entire section during lunch and dinner service. Their main responsibility is guest care, and service energy and dynamics in its entirety. By maintaining service standards and anticipating floor service needs, and with an excellent product knowledge, they also support and inspire the Commis Waiters (Food Runners) to continuously improve.

Skills and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience working as a Waiter or Head Waiter, in a well-established restaurant, private members club or comparable establishment.
• He/she will have refined skills in all aspects of table service and maintenance, as well as developed food and wine knowledge.
• Asian cuisine knowledge is desirable.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £17.00ph for Waiters & up to £19.00ph for Head Waiters + a generous share of credit card and cash tips.
• Free staff meals prepared daily by our very own accomplished chefs.
• Personal training and development programme.
• 30% to 50% food and beverage discounts throughout the company worldwide.

Only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK are eligible to apply.

Details

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Salary: £16 – £17 hourly

Benefits: + a generous share of credit card and cash tips

Starting time: Immediate start!

About The Duck and Rice: About Duck and Rice. 'An eclectic Soho pub with a world-class Chinese kitchen'. We do what we do best, serving up game-changing dim sum, mouth-watering Cantonese cuisine and an eponymous dish that attracts connoisseurs from around the world.