Waiting Staff

Company of Cooks; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking passionate Waiting Staff for their new restaurant at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Join the opening team and provide exceptional service in a stunning environment, created by renowned chef Angela Hartnett. Enjoy a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including training opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Warm, engaging, and naturally enthusiastic about providing outstanding hospitality.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Energised by the challenge of meeting high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests through thoughtful, personalised service.
• Work collaboratively in a supportive team.
• Embrace opportunities to create memorable moments.

Skills

Outstanding hospitality

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Job description

Waiting Staff - Angela Hartnett’s New Restaurant at the Royal Opera House

Location: Covent Garden, London
Start Date: August 2025 (Opening September 13th)
Employment Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Salary: £15-20 per hour

Join us in creating London’s most remarkable dining experience in one of the city’s most iconic venues:

We’re Company of Cooks, and together with Angela Hartnett, we’re opening something special on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House. Think: seasonal, ingredient-led Italian-inspired food, an all-day menu designed by one of the UK’s most loved chefs, and a beautiful rooftop terrace with unbeatable views over Covent Garden Piazza.

We’re looking for warm, switched-on, guest-focused servers to join our opening team

What you’ll do:

• Delight guests through thoughtful, personalised service, anticipating their needs and consistently exceeding expectations.
• Share your passion and knowledge of Angela Hartnett’s celebrated culinary creations with genuine enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively in a supportive team dedicated to setting new standards for hospitality excellence in London.
• Embrace opportunities to create memorable moments through authentic connections and exceptional care.

Who You Are:

• Warm, engaging, and naturally enthusiastic about providing outstanding hospitality.
• Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and driven by the joy of creating special moments for guests.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement, holding a deep respect for excellence.
• Excited to join an established culture that celebrates kindness, generosity, and teamwork.
• Energised by the challenge of meeting, and surpassing, high expectations.

What We Offer:

• The rare opportunity to be part of an opening team led by Angela Hartnett in one of London’s most iconic buildings.
• A stunning work environment, featuring a newly refurbished terrace overlooking the vibrant Covent Garden Piazza.
• Comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
• A competitive salary with attractive gratuities, employee discounts, and exclusive industry events.
• Free food and drink daily from our dedicated staff restaurant.
• Easily accessible, central location, short walk from Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road tube stations or Waterloo train station.

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers