Waiter / Waitress

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Waiter/Waitress to join the Front of House team at Locket’s, a new café and wine bar in St James’s opening in October 2019.

Locket’s will be a 60 cover all-day café and wine bar, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner to the local community to eat in, take away and in the summer months will have the opportunity of outside dining. Locket’s will provide a casual alternative to the local restaurants and a more comfortable option than the local fast food chains for breakfast and lunch in the area. In the evening, Locket’s will have an extensive wine list by the glass, perfect for people wishing to catch up with friends after work while offering an extensive selection of tapas inspired dishes.
Our Mission is to create a sanctuary away from work and home; an accessible, comfortable, and enticing environment for people to relax for a moment in their busy lives. To continue the heritage of the Wiltons Holdings group by offering impeccable quality and service.

The successful candidate will have:

  • At least 1 years’ experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a similar sized restaurant
  • Good knowledge of international food and wine
  • Good knowledge of the different grape varieties and wine styles
  • A working knowledge of spirits and classic cocktails
  • Experience in serving different styles of dishes and their accompaniments
  • Able to clear a table for up to four people
  • High level of awareness and ability to anticipate guest needs
  • Have experience and a good awareness of opportunities to improving sales
  • Have exceptional customer service and communication skills
  • Be able to work in a fast paced and pressured restaurant environment
  • Have the ability to speak, understand and write in English fluently
  • Will take pride in their appearance and be well-presented and groomed at all times

Benefits:

  • £25,000 per annum or £10.93 per hour including tronc following probation period
  • 5 straight shifts or approximately 44 hours a week Monday to Friday with Saturday and Sunday off
  • The restaurant is closed on Sundays, Bank holidays, Christmas and Easter
  • 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays)
  • Uniforms provided
  • 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s, Wiltons and Locket’s)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Meals whilst on duty
  • Training & development opportunities within the group (Franco’s, Wiltons and Locket’s)

Please note that 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.


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