Waiter/Waitress

PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Leicester is looking for a dedicated Waiter/Waitress to deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences. This full-time role requires a positive attitude and willingness to learn, with no prior experience necessary. Benefits include free food on shift, tips, and access to earned wages before payday. Join a company that values inclusivity and personal expression, making every day an opportunity to be yourself.

Benefits

Free Food on shift

Plus Tips – You'll receive tips/Tronc

50% off food and drink when you're not working

Wagestream access to earned wages

Wellbeing Support

Referral Bonus up to £1000

Pension & Life Assurance

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience required. Open to all.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and energetic environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat customers.
• Take orders and serve food, drink, and desserts.
• Deliver top-notch service creating unique experiences.

Job description

Waiter/Waitress

• Posting date: 02 December 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £9.00- £16.71
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 01 January 2026
• Location: Leicester, LE1 4SA
• Company: PizzaExpress Restaurants Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: pizzaexpress-83381

Summary

Waiter. Waitress.

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

Benefits

• Free Food on shift
• Plus Tips – You'll receive tips/Tronc
• 50% off food and drink when you're not working
• Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday
• Wellbeing Support for you and your family
• Referral Bonus of £400 for referring pizza chefs and £1000 for referring managers
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Pay Rates: under 18s earn £9 per hour; 18-20s earn £10 per hour and 21+ earn £12.21 per hour
• Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you
• Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams. All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and non‑waiting teams. You'll receive it at the end of each pay period, along with your normal pay. It is one of the best perks of working in hospitality.

You’ll be dedicated to delivering top‑notch service, creating enlivening experiences that exceed expectations. Be yourself, bring your personality, and let every day be an opportunity to express your unique flair.

No experience required.

What you’ll do

• Greet and seat customers
• Take orders and serve food, drink and desserts
• Work in a dynamic and energetic environment

Who we are

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023. We've been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do; we believe you should always be able to express yourself.

Here you can be yourself.

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs.

That's why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

If you are invited to an interview, please let your interviewer know at the time of booking if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you.