Waiting Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
Front of house (Waiter/Waitress)
FULL TIME Southampton
A little bit about us….. XOXO we opened our doors in 2019 with our first location in Southampton, and we quickly became a highly desirable, busy and trendy brunch and cocktail location. Our philosophy at XOXO is to only work with fresh and local ingredients.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Waiter/Waitress to join our team at XOXO Southampton. This is our first XOXO and is a fast paced venue, we are looking to continue our high standards as we expand the brand further. Therefore we are proud to offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression as well as a perfect work life balance.
For us to work successfully together you will have the ability to:-
-Be a positive, motivated and enthusiastic individual.
-Excellent and interpersonal customer service skills.
-Great verbal communication.
-Greet and seat customers.
-Take food and beverage orders.
-Run food and drinks.
-Handle cash and card payments.
-Clear tables from empty glasses and plates.
-The ability to multitask and work under pressure.
-Enjoy working within a team.
-Contributing to maintaining a clean and safe work place.
-Previous experience in hospitality is preferred.
At XOXO we are offering genuine career progression with the potential to grow into Manager roles in the future within our fast expanding company. We will couple a pay package and benefits based on your level of experience and provide you with the opportunity to be part of our every growing XOXO family.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch with your CV ASAP as we are looking to host interviews in the coming days.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £7.50-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Bar
- Café
- Restaurant
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- 31 Oxford Street: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WFT
Expected start date: 21/05/2023
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 Waiting Staff roles across XOXO Southampton'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 £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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