Waiter / Waitress

OMA|AGORA; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic restaurant that recently earned a Michelin Star. We are seeking enthusiastic waiters who thrive in bustling environments and embody true hospitality. Join a diverse team that celebrates individuality and provides exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the chance to develop your skills through in-house training and international trips while enjoying generous staff discounts and bonuses. If you have a passion for food and wine and want to be part of a vibrant team, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee of the Month Awards

Refer a Friend Bonus

50% Staff Discount

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

In-House Training

International Trips for Top Performers

Staff Trip Programme

Qualifications Offered

Annual Pay Increase

28 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.
• Natural warmth for people and ability to thrive in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent the restaurant with pride and professionalism.
• Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests.
• Support the upkeep of restaurant aesthetics.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer Service

Food and Wine Knowledge

Job description

OMA is as dynamic as it is fast paced, ideal for those who thrive on bustling environments. We just won a Michelin Star, hence we are on the lookout for SUPERSTAR WAITERS to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. This is an opportunity for those who represent true hospitality and have strong experience in the role. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself.

Responsibilities

1. Represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism.
2. Be warm and welcoming to all guests.
3. Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests.
4. Be a supportive team member for wider floor and kitchen teams.
5. Support with the upkeep of the restaurant aesthetics, and through routine tasks on site both in and out of service.
6. Be an ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests.

Requirements

1. Prior experience in a similar setting desirable but not essential.

We offer

1. £200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses.
2. £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus.
3. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites.
4. Cycle-to-work scheme.
5. Cost price wine through our suppliers.
6. International trips for top performers.
7. In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
8. Trips to meet suppliers and producers.
9. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
10. We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
11. Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
12. Whole team staff parties.
13. Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
14. Pay increase every year of service for up to five years.
15. Access up to 50% of your pay early through wagestream.
16. 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year.
17. Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £14.5 – £15.5 hourly
Benefits: TIPS + Performance Bonus
Starting time: Immediate start!

About OMA|AGORA:
Under the same roof, we operate two restaurants that showcase excellent Mediterranean food, wine and design - AGORA & OMA, which co-exist in a thoughtfully renovated site in the heart of Borough Market.