Waiter/Waitress/Chef de Rang

Wiltons; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment located in Westminster is seeking an experienced Waiter/Waitress/Chef de Rang. This role involves providing exceptional service and anticipating guest needs in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly pay is offered, along with flexible shifts, comprehensive training, and excellent career progression opportunities. The position requires prior experience, good knowledge of British cuisine, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting. Right to work in the UK is a requirement.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% discount at group restaurants

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Uniform provided and laundered

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced establishment with 80-100 covers.
• General knowledge of grape varieties and wine styles.
• Ability to serve tables of up to 4 people.

Responsibilities

• Join the Front of House team to provide exceptional dining experiences.
• Anticipate guest needs and improve sales opportunities.
• Clear and serve tables efficiently.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of British cuisine

Ability to recommend dishes

Motivation and commitment

Communication skills

Education

WSET certification or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale software Squirrel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Waiter/Waitress/Chef de Rang to join House Manager Michael Stokes and our Front of House team at Wiltons on Jermyn Street, Green Park.

Why join the Wiltons team?

• Offering approx £16.25 to £18.25 per hour plus yearly bonus
• Approx. 40 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off per week – flexible shifts
• The restaurant is closed on Saturday lunches, Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays
• 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
• Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
• Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’
• Growth opportunities within both restaurants in the company
• 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
• Company pension scheme
• Company sickness pay
• Uniforms provided and laundered
• Delicious meals whilst on duty
• Recommend a friend Scheme
• Employee of the month and the year rewards
• Annual staff party

Who are we?

Since Wiltons was established in 1742, it has consistently enjoyed a reputation as the epitome of fine British dining in London. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Wiltons is a family-owned restaurant with a sister venue: Franco’s also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London.

Wiltons combines a modern philosophy on service with all that is traditionally British to create the perfect dining experience. The atmosphere is perfectly matched with the immaculately prepared wild fish, shellfish, and game in season and meat dishes sourced from the finest farms.

The restaurant comprises a bar area, a main dining room divided in 3 sections and a Private Dining room named the Jimmy Mark’s Room that can also be used as additional seating for the restaurant. Wiltons is open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and dinner on Saturdays. For more information, please visit our website www.wiltons.co.uk

What can you bring to the team?

• Previous experience in a similar, fast-paced establishment, catering for 80 to 100 covers during each service
• Will have a good general knowledge of British cuisine
• A good knowledge of the different grape varieties and wine styles, spirits and classic cocktails
• Being able to recommend dishes based on the information provided by the guest
• Able to serve and clear a table up to 4 people
• Have experience and a good awareness of opportunities to improving sales and an ability to anticipate guest needs
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Knowledge & diversity from previous roles to the team
• Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn
• Knowledge of Point of Sale software Squirrel would be beneficial
• WSET certification or equivalent would be beneficial

Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for the moment.

Note that offering quoted reflects the National Minimum Wage increase as of 1st April 2025 and is for age bracket 21 years old and over.

Applications without a CV will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, your application is unlikely to have been successful on this occasion.