Waiter/Waitress

Rick Stein Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Discounts across Rick Stein

Training and development

Career progression

Inclusive team culture

Extra holiday after 5 years

Retail discounts

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants is seeking a friendly waiter/waitress to join our front-of-house team in London. You’ll help create relaxed, memorable dining experiences, share our menu knowledge with guests, and anticipate needs with thoughtful recommendations.

You’ll work closely with kitchen and bar to deliver seamless service while upholding our high standards. Previous waiting experience is welcome but not essential as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude and hospitality focus.
• Previous waiting experience preferred but training available.
• Interest in food, wine, and seafood.

Responsibilities

• Create relaxed, memorable dining experiences for every guest.
• Share knowledge of menus, daily specials, and drinks with confidence.
• Anticipate guest needs and offer thoughtful recommendations.
• Work closely with kitchen and bar to deliver seamless service.
• Uphold the high standards that define the Rick Stein name.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Team player

Dish & drink recommendations

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and making every guest feel genuinely welcome. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic Waiter / Waitress to join our front‑of‑house team.

If you love great food, enjoy talking to people, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating relaxed, memorable dining experiences for every guest
• Sharing knowledge of our menus, daily specials, and drinks with confidence
• Anticipating guest needs and offering thoughtful recommendations
• Working closely with the kitchen and bar to deliver seamless service
• Upholding the high standards that define the Rick Stein name

What We’re Looking For

• A friendly, positive attitude and a natural sense of hospitality
• Previous waiting experience (great, but not essential – we’ll train the right person)
• An interest in food, wine, and seafood
• Confidence in recommending dishes, sides, and drinks to enhance the guest experience
• A team player who thrives in a busy, professional environment

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms and Shops
• Ongoing training and development (including food, wine, and upselling skills)
• Opportunities to progress within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 yearss
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

At Rick Stein Barnes guests can enjoy some of Rick Stein’s most iconic dishes such as the Dover sole a la Meunière and salt and pepper prawns as well as a selection of new dishes including côte de boeuf steak paired with a béarnaise sauce and served with hand cut chips, inspired by his recent Long Weekends adventure to Bordeaux.