Waiter / Waitress

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in London is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced waiter to join their team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, bustling environment and have a passion for hospitality. This position offers a competitive hourly wage plus bonuses, ongoing training, and unique benefits such as international trips for top performers. Immediate start desired.

Benefits

£1,000 every annual employment anniversary

Monthly bonuses for top performers

50% staff discount on meals

Cycle-to-work scheme

In-house training for personal development

Company donations to charities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.
• Advanced English language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the restaurant with pride and professionalism.
• Be warm and welcoming to all guests.
• Facilitate a memorable dining experience.

Skills

Natural warmth for people

Ability to thrive in bustling environments

Job description

Overview

OMA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of our restaurant. We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background, and we\'ve had a brilliant first year - being awarded a first star and Opening of the Year 2025 [ Great Britain and Northern Ireland ] by Michelin, and ranked sixth at the National Restaurant Awards 2025. OMA + AGORA opened last year in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, where OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, and AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets. It is the latest project by dcco. SMOKESTAK, manteca.

About the role

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic & experienced waiter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. While experience in a similar role is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself. OMA is as dynamic as it is fast paced, ideal for those who thrive on bustling environments.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Prior experience in a similar setting desirable but not essential.

We offer

• £1,000 every annual employment anniversary.
• Monthly bonuses for top performers.
• 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Cost price wine through our suppliers.
• International trips for top performers.
• In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
• Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
• We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
• Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.

Experience: Required   Languages: English – Advanced   Employment: Full-time   Salary: £15 – £16 hourly   Benefits: TIPS + Performance Bonus   Starting time: Immediate start!

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