Waiter/Waitress in London

Pay - £13.15 per hour plus Service Charge paid weekly (+£3.50 per hour in the year 2025).

Flexible shifts with part and full-time options.

A Top 100 Best Companies to work for.

We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Waiter or Waitress to join our friendly team at our stunning restaurant in Barnes, London.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry', trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you’ll be getting up to:

• The warmest welcomes
• The best recommendations
• Knowledge of menu and products
• The smooth, efficient service
• The goodbye at the end of the meal that makes the customer want to return

Grow your career with us:

We’re not just passionate about food, we’re passionate about developing our people too. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We’ll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

Perks:

• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you’ll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, aren’t subject to NI deductions.
• Staff discounts. You’ll get discount in our restaurants, our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year with us, you’ll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants every year.
• Social events. You’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well drinks and snacks whilst you’re on a break.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there’ll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You’ll get 28 days paid holiday every year which increases after 2 years.

Our Story:

Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values:

We are proud to be a values-led company which you will learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here at Stein's are: Hospitality is from our hearts, Enjoy learning & improving, Right thing, right way, Bring out the best in each other, Show great team spirit.

Good to know:

Uniform - You’ll need smart black shoes and black trousers. We will provide you with a shirt and apron.

Say Hello:

We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your CV to lucacigliano (at)rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application. If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.