Waiter / Waitress

Rossella; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Staff discount

Birthday off

Hourly pay net £11-£12

Monthly team drinks

Training & development

Job summary

Rossella, a well-regarded North London Italian restaurant, seeks an experienced waiter or waitress to join our busy Kentish Town team. You will handle a busy section with confidence, deliver excellent guest service and contribute to a welcoming dining experience.

We offer full-time hours (40 per week), staff meals, generous discounts for you and friends, and ongoing training in a friendly, family-run environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a waiter/waitress in a busy restaurant.
• Strong food and drink knowledge.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy services.
• Positive attitude and team-focused approach.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional service to guests.
• Manage a busy section independently while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Waiter/waitress experience

Food and drink knowledge

Communication and service

Calm under pressure

Team-oriented

Evenings & weekends availability

Job description

Rossella is looking for an **experienced waiter or waitress** to join our team at our busy Kentish Town restaurant.

Established in 2012, Rossella has become one of North London’s favourite neighbourhood Italian restaurants, voted among the **Top 10 Italian Restaurants in London by OpenTable** and ranked in the **Top 200 restaurants in London on Tripadvisor**.

We are looking for a friendly, confident and professional waiter or waitress with previous restaurant experience and the ability to manage a busy section independently.

This is a great opportunity to join a family-run Italian restaurant with deep roots in both London and Italy. We are passionate about great food, genuine hospitality and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our local community.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a waiter/waitress in a busy restaurant
• Strong food and drink knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy services
• A positive attitude and team-focused approach
• Availability to work evenings and weekends

As a neighbourhood restaurant, we focus on making every guest feel at home. You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team delivering high-quality service, building relationships with regular guests and helping create memorable dining experiences every day.

If you take pride in great hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s In It For You

• Full time hours, 40 hours per week
• Free staff food & drinks when working
• 50% discount for you & 30% for your friends
• Guaranteed birthday off
• £11/12 Net per hour, paid every 2 weeks
• Monthly team drinks
• Ongoing training & development