Waiters/ Waitress

Lina-Stores-1; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP access 24/7

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Training & career development

Refer-a-friend

Rewards app

Team events

Job summary

Lina Stores is currently seeking Front of House team members to join our iconic London restaurant and delicatessen. As a waiter, you will deliver warm hospitality, engage with guests, and contribute to a memorable dining experience across busy service periods.

Ideal candidates bring experience in hospitality, strong communication, and a proactive attitude. You will be part of a celebrated brand offering ongoing training, discounts, and career development within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and creating guest experiences.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in a busy restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Positive, proactive attitude and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and creating a memorable dining experience.
• Taking orders accurately and offering recommendations.
• Delivering food and drinks with professionalism.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure seamless service.
• Upholding Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Strong communication

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBERS/WAITERS – JOIN LINA STORES TODAY!
Calling all experienced, skilled, and passionate hospitality professionals looking for a rewarding career! Lina Stores is hiring.

ABOUT US – ICONIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

Ranked on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Lina Stores is London’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant, with multiple locations across the city. First opened in 1944, we celebrate Heritage, Authenticity, and Quality, bringing fresh, handmade pasta, meats, cheeses, and antipasti—all imported from Italy to our guests. Whether dining in our restaurants, shopping in our deli, or ordering from our online store, we bring the very best of Italy to every experience. Behind the scenes, our Lina Cucina in Peckham is where we passionately craft and develop our high-quality Italian recipes.

ABOUT THE ROLE – FRONT OF HOUSE OPPORTUNITY

At Lina Stores, we believe in Hospitality at Heart, and as a waiter, you will play a key role in upholding our values of Generosity, Empathy, and Community. You will be the face of our restaurant, providing exceptional service and warm hospitality to every guest.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming and engaging with guests to create a memorable dining experience.
• Taking orders with efficiency and accuracy, offering recommendations where needed.
• Delivering food and drinks with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Collaborating with your team to ensure seamless service.
• Upholding Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards at all times.

With Opportunity at the forefront, you will have access to ongoing training and career development, helping you grow within the hospitality industry.

IDEAL CANDIDATE – WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• A natural people person with strong communication skills.
• Experience in a busy restaurant or hospitality setting.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, professional, and proactive attitude.
• Commitment to high standards of service, hygiene, and safety.

BENEFITS – WHY WORK AT LINA STORES?

• Be part of an amazing team in one of London’s most respected hospitality brands.
• 24/7/365 access to GP and prescription service.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering mental, physical, and financial health support.
• Up to 30% off all our restaurants, bars, and delicatessens.
• Daily coffee allowance and homemade nutritious meals on shift.
• Constant training and a clear career development path.
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme.
• Hospitality Rewards App.
• Wagestream platform for financial flexibility.
• Employee and Leader of the Quarter recognition.
• Staff parties and team events that foster Community and Generosity.