Waiter / Waitress

Slug & Lettuce - Stonegate Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality chain is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Waiting Team in East Midlands. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Candidates should be able to engage guests, prepare food and drinks, and contribute to a clean, safe restaurant environment. The role offers flexible working hours and several perks including rewards discounts and early access to wages.

Benefits

Employee Reward Card

Discounts via Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Hotel discounts

Corporate gym rates

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to wages

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training will be provided.
• Ability to warmly welcome and engage every guest.
• Commitment to high-quality service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage every guest at Slug And Lettuce.
• Prepare and serve high-quality food and drink.
• Make recommendations that elevate the guest experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Customer engagement

Food and drink preparation

Guest recommendations

Job description

Location - Slug And Lettuce

Waiting Team

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

No experience is needed to join our waiting team – we’ll teach you everything you need to know. What’s important is your ability to welcome and engage every guest, ensuring the highest quality of service.

Can you…

• Welcome and engage every guest at Slug And Lettuce
• Prepare and serve our high-quality food and drink
• Make recommendations that elevate the guest experience
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests and team members

A little bit about us…

Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra! We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. But we aren’t just about the here and now. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best moments are the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it all possible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay the game and make S&L THE place to be. Slug & Lettuce, Derby enjoys a historic location in the beautiful Cathedral Quarter. Set on the cobbled lanes of Irongate, we are only a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the boutique shops on Saddlergate or the new Westfield Shopping Centre. With genuine, friendly table service in our restaurant through breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we’re perfect for any occasion.

What's in it for you?

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Pubs
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages
• Award winning development programmes

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Slug And Lettuce directly.

Job Reference: SD1455679DerWW