Head Waiter - Hiring now!
CaravanSouthbank, London
Overallearnings up to 16.70
Full time
This November,we’re opening our tenth, and biggest Caravan at the Southbank. And we’relooking for an exceptional Head Waiter to both own a section, but guide your team to do the same. We’re aftersomeone kind, confident, high-energy and genuinely passionate about what theydo, and sharing that passion with others. Someone who knows good food, fine drinks and gets a kick out working in ateam and giving your guests the best experience possible.
You’ll be joiningCaravan as we open a special new restaurant, with two floors, multiple bars andplenty of opportunity to make your mark from day one.
The role
As Head Waiter, you’llwork with the full team to make sure every service runs brilliantly wheneveryou’re in the building. That means engaging in the Caravan culture, hospitality, working with all departments to make sure every one ofyour guests that leaves the restaurant has the best experience possible.
What you'll be doing as Head Waiter
- Ensure our food, drink, and service standardsare consistently delivered
- Taking full ownership of your section andhelping guide your team to create the kind of hospitality people want to come back for
- Developing your own skills & knowledgeand sharing that knowledge with your team
- Supporting your team members; making sureeveryone feels welcome, and smashing each service as a team
- Working closely with the wider restaurantteam to give every guest the best experience possible
Why Caravan?
Since 2010, we’vebeen serving well-travelled food, specialty coffee and drinks inspired byflavours and ideas from around the world.
We’re a business built around curiouspeople. People who care about what they do, look out for each other and aren’tafraid to try something new. With more openings ahead and a big focus ondeveloping our own people, there’s plenty of room to grow with us too.
Plus, when you workat Caravan you enjoy:
- Free meals & drinks when on shift
- 50% dining discount with up to 4 mates
- 20% coffee retail discount
- Extensive wellbeing support
- Financial health education & support
- Leadership training and development
- A dining voucher when you start, on yourbirthday and your work anniversary, to spend in any of our restaurants
- Real career progression - 80% of ourmanagement roles are filled internally
Our values
We live byfour core values, and our Head Waiter, and every team member would live, promote androle model them:
- All welcome - We make space for everyone atour table
- No boundaries - Grow, develop and thrive, justa little bit each day
- Caravan of Love - Bring the energy, and bepart of the change you want to see in the world
- Well-travelled - Be curious; learn, taste,experiment and share that knowledge with those you meet along the way
Sustainability
We're all inon both environmental and social sustainability practices. Every team memberplays their part in maintaining our B-Corp certification targets.
Diversity &Inclusion
Everyone'swelcome at Caravan. We respect individual differences in identity, culture andexperience, with our team, and with every guest.
Head Waiter - Southbank employer: Caravan Restaurants
At Caravan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the heart of London, offering a vibrant work culture that champions inclusivity and personal growth. As a Restaurant Manager, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive training programmes, and a supportive environment that encourages career progression while enjoying delicious meals and discounts. Join us in our commitment to outstanding hospitality and sustainability, where your leadership will help shape memorable experiences for both guests and team members alike.
