Commis Waiter/Waitress

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commis Waiter/Waitress to join the Front of House team at Franco’s.

Franco’s first opened in 1946 and is considered by many to be one of the first Italian restaurants in London. The restaurant’s sister restaurants are Wiltons also on Jermyn Street and Locket’s on St James’s Street, a new wine bar opening in October 2019. All are managed by Director Jason Phillips, who’s long list of achievements includes the Savoy, C London and The Avenue.
The restaurant compromises of a bar area, main dining room and a basement area which can be used as two Private Dining rooms or additional seating for the restaurant.
Franco’s is open all day for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays, bank holidays and over the Christmas and Easter periods.

The Role & Duties:
- Be looking to start a career in hospitality and to grow within the team
- Have minimum knowledge of basic food preparation and Italian cuisine
- Will clean and polish the service cutlery making sure there is an adequate supply throughout the service
- Will bring trays with dishes from the kitchen, once approved by the Chef, to the station Head Waiter/Waitress in the restaurant.
- Will ensure the restaurant has the correct equipment available
- Will assist Chefs & Waiters with day to day tasks
- Be able to spot opportunities to exceed the guests’ expectations
- Adhere to the restaurant Health & Safety policy, responsibilities & obligations and able to spot any dangers
- Will take pride in their appearance and be well-presented and groomed at all times.

Benefits:
- £23,500 to £26,000 per annum or £10.41 to £11.41 per hour including tronc following probation period
- The restaurant is closed on Sundays, Bank holidays, Christmas and Easter
- Approximately 44 hours a week with 2 days off
- 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