Front of House Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an amazing opportunity to join our family run restaurant! We are looking for an experienced Waiter/Waitress. You must be able to do at least a Friday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday
The right Waiter/Waitress will uplift the dining experience for customers. We are looking for someone who will have the patience, personality and perseverance to thrive in this role.
Waiter/Waitress responsibilities include greeting and serving customers, providing detailed information on menus, multi-tasking various front-of-the-house duties and collecting the bill. If you are able to perform well in fast
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Greet and escort customers to their tables.
- Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies or specials).
- Inform customers about the day’s special & offer menu recommendations upon request.
- Up-sell additional products when appropriate.
- Take accurate food and drinks orders using a POS ordering software.
- Check customers’ IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems.
- Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area.
- Deliver checks and collect bill payments.
- Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to the kitchen for cleaning.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Restaurant
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hoddesdon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Front of House Staff roles across Smokeshed Restaurant/Bar/Grill's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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