Waiter/Waitress

Dehesa; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

30% discount at all venues

Team socials and trips

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme up to £1000

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Annual Staff Party and prize draws

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

Dehesa seeks a charismatic Waiter / Waitress to join their exceptional team at one of London’s best tapas bars. You will be the face of the brand known for its warmth and hospitality, offering customers a taste of the Mediterranean.

Join a community of talented individuals and enjoy perks such as career progression, training opportunities, and a 30% discount across all venues. Ideal candidates should have prior experience, love for Italian and Spanish cuisine, and a desire to grow within a leading restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Waiter or Waitress role in a high-quality restaurant.
• Ability to warmly welcome guests and provide excellent hospitality.
• Passion for Italian / Spanish cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers in a busy restaurant.
• Engage with guests to create a warm atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance the dining experience.

Skills

High-quality restaurant experience

Knowledge of Italian / Spanish cuisine

Personality and charisma

Quick learner

Team player

Ambitious and growth-oriented

Job description

We are looking for a charismatic and engaging Waiter / Waitress to join our exceptional team at one of London’s best tapas bar and restaurant groups – Salt Yard Group.

Salt Yard Group specialises in the exquisite flavours of Spanish & Italian tapas. We are a community of talented individuals, creating award‑winning food, drink and offering industry‑leading service. With six stunning locations across the city, including four nestled in the vibrant areas of Soho, Fitzrovia and The West End, one in the bustling Borough Market, and another in the trendy Westfield White City, you’re never far from a taste of the Mediterranean.

What we looking for:

• Experience in a Waiter or Waitress role in a high-quality restaurant
• Be the face of the brand known for its warm welcome, conviviality and hospitality
• Goes without saying but you’ve got to love Italian / Spanish cuisine
• Full of personality and charisma, we celebrate individuality – No clones here!
• A quick learner, we love people with initiative
• Up for getting stuck in and learning something new
• In it together as we all contribute to building a fun‑loving team
• Ambitious, want to grow and develop within a fantastic, award-winning group

What's in it for me:

• Competitive salary
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
• Good people know good people – an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme
• End‑of‑Year Annual Staff Party & Prize draws!
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave – commitment to working families for our salaried management ensuring that greater financial support is offered for important life moments.
• Health Care Cash Plan – we want you to feel empowered to manage your everyday healthcare costs

Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can invite you in for some Tapas, have a laugh and meet some of the team.