WAITING STAFF - FRONT OF HOUSE

Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd; Clachan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A seafood restaurant on the west coast of Scotland is seeking Waiting Staff to join their team. Responsibilities include taking orders, serving food, and providing excellent customer service in a busy environment. Candidates should have a cheerful demeanor and the ability to work well as part of a team. Previous experience is preferred but full training will be provided. Flexible hours available, with a pay rate of £12.25 per hour.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Employee benefits and discounts

Company Pension Scheme

Death In Service Scheme

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• Need to have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Cheerful and positive manner required.
• Ability to work well in a busy restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking customer orders and serving food and drink.
• Clearing and resetting tables.
• Cash handling and dealing with customers.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

LOCH FYNE OYSTERS LTD is located in stunning surroundings on the west coast of Scotland at CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW. Our award-winning LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR has built a reputation as one of Scotland's very best seafood restaurants, featuring the highest quality seafood indigenous to Argyll. If you have a passion for working with sustainably sourced produce, a desire to provide an excellent customer experience and would like to work in a friendly, supportive environment, in a great location, then we would like to hear from you.

POSITION: WAITING STAFF (FRONT OF HOUSE)

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary (Up to 31st October 2025)

LOCATION: Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL

Responsibilities

• Duties include: taking customer orders, serving food and drink, clearing and resetting tables, cash handling and dealing with customers.
• Work as part of a team in a busy restaurant environment with a cheerful and positive manner.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication.

Rates and Working Hours

• Rate of pay: £12.25 per hour
• Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic hourly rate for hours over 40 per week
• Working hours: Part-time and full-time hours available; flexible shift patterns; evening and weekend work required (no late finishes)
• Other: Customer tips are shared between the Restaurant Team; own transport beneficial; car share/transport may be available

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), increasing with length of service
• Employee App with access to benefits including retail discounts, private medical advice/GP consultation, emotional support, legal/money advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share of customer tips
• Staff discounts
• Staff uniform
• Free on site parking
• Comprehensive training and staff development opportunities
• Access to our Company training and development portal

Requirements

The successful candidates need to have excellent customer service and communication skills, a cheerful and positive manner, ability to work well as part of a team, and the capacity to work in a busy restaurant environment. Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Hours, Location & Application

Right to Work: You must have the right to work and live legally in the UK.

How to apply: Submit your CV online or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: [phone]. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.

Job location: Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL. We are situated at the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).

Right to Work

RIGHT TO WORK: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK.