Waiter / Waitress

JKS Restaurants; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Waiter/Waitress to join their award-winning team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a critically acclaimed restaurant known for its commitment to sustainability and exceptional food quality. You will be responsible for creating memorable experiences for guests, leading the front of house team, and ensuring a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If you are eager to develop your career in a dynamic and trend-setting environment focused on community-driven dining, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values genuine hospitality and offers the tools to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a fast-paced quality restaurant is preferred.
• Strong passion for food and hospitality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and genuine welcome to guests.
• Deliver exceptional service and memorable customer experiences.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Passion for Food and Hospitality

Eagerness to Learn

Job description

The Cadogan Arms are seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter/Waitress looking for a new role in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant
The Cadogan Arms is unique, reflecting its heritage and location, but founded on the core values and principles - Sustainability, provenance, seasonality and traceability shines through, with each venue putting our producers as the stars of our offering. Always striving to be the best local restaurant in the area we occupy, we will always cook from fresh. We have James Knappett, of two Michelin-star Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia who is our culinary director, which is a sign of how important the food is taken at our pubs and that shows with both appearances at the Michelin Guide, and in the World Top 50 Gastropubs in 2023. Our beverage program is led by Colin Maher, focusing on perfect pours of Guinness, rotating Cask-ale selections and hyper-seasonal in-house cocktails, alongside a considered and extensive wine list. We are aiming to create a food and drink offering which celebrates British produce and the return of community-driven, neighbourhood dining.

The Position
As Waiter/Waitress, you will be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same.

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:

1. Prior experience as a Runner, Commis Waiter or Waiter/Waitress within a fast-paced quality restaurant.
2. Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
3. A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail.
4. Passion for food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn.
5. The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group.

Benefits & Culture
Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognize the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £14 – £16 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About JKS Restaurants:
JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within a casual trend-focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people-focused environment.