Waiter

Company Description

The Hoxton Southwark are looking for a Waiter with experience who want to have fun, develop, progress and be part of our Seabird Restaurant.

The Hoxton, Southwark, the third Hoxton in our hometown of London. This London borough is known for its colourful history. Right here is where famous London pub The Prince Albert once stood. Patrons would bet on sport from their barstool, handing fistfuls of cash to the pub’s very own licensed bookie! We have 192 bedrooms, 2 restaurants- Albie & Seabird and our first Working From_ location not just in London but Europe! Albie is our all-day neighbourhood dining spot, drawing inspiration from the French and Italian Riviera. Seabird is our rooftop restaurant on the 14th floor, boasting an impressive raw bar, London’s longest oyster list and panoramic views of the city.

Albie: Albie is our all-day lobby spot where you can expect proper breakfasts and comfy seats, crowd pleasing modern dishes and a killer wine and cocktail list to see out the night.

Seabird: Enjoy panoramic views in the heart of Southwark. Featuring an array of sea-to-table offerings with Portuguese and Spanish influences.

Working From_: A desk with a view. Working From_ Southwark is located in The Hoxton, Southwark right by Blackfriars Bridge, a short stroll from Waterloo and London Bridge stations, and in good easy distance of Borough Market for your lunch break. It’s a place to come and get stuff done, with all the comforts of home but none of the distractions.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Setting up and breaking down of the floor, service stations and BOH staging areas
• Setting up host/reception desk
• Meeting and greeting guests, finding appropriate seating, and accommodating requests
• Owning the quest experience within the restaurant, and creating those memorable moments for the guest
• Check reservations system for bookings and special requests
• Stocking of condiments
• Assisting with stock system
• Cleaning of all restaurant spaces including all areas that the guests will travel
• Ensure adherence to all relevant health, safety and hygiene standards

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• • 1 years’ experience as a server
  • Passion for food, wine and beverage
  • Strong service skills and understanding of the correct sequence of service
  • Cashing up procedures
  • H&S systems and procedures
  • Knowledge of R&B within the market - what's the cool spots in London
  • Service expert in all areas of restaurant disciplines
  • Ability to complete food hygiene documents 

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• • 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays), pension and life insurance
  • A health cash plan, through which you can easily claim money back on things like dental, physiotherapy and contact lenses
  • Take care of your physical & mental wellbeing through a support help line, gym discounts, virtual GP surgeries and more
  • Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
  • Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
  • Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
  • Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands