Waiter in London

About The Groucho Club Founded in 1985, The Groucho Club is one of London’s most renowned private members’ clubs, bringing together individuals from the creative industries including film, media, arts, publishing, and music. Located in Soho, the Club provides bars, restaurants, event spaces, and bedrooms exclusively for members and their guests. Discretion, individuality and a relaxed yet professional atmosphere sits at the heart of everything we do.

Private Events Waiter We’re searching for a waiter who brings more than service, someone who helps create a seamless experience from the very first setup to the final farewell. This role goes beyond the floor; it’s about being part of the full event journey, from transforming spaces to delivering exceptional, attentive service. You’ll be hands-on, adaptable, and quietly efficient, equally comfortable moving furniture and resetting a room as you are serving guests with polish and warmth. The ideal candidate combines a strong work ethic with natural hospitality, understanding that every detail contributes to the atmosphere and success of our events.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the setup and breakdown of private events, including moving furniture, arranging layouts, and ensuring spaces are prepared precisely to brief.
• Working closely with the events and floor team to create environments that feel considered, polished, and ready to impress.
• Delivering attentive, professional table service, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, comfortable, and well looked after.
• Serving food and drinks with consistency, care, and attention to detail, maintaining the Club’s high standards at all times.
• Setting up service stations and event spaces immaculately, ensuring everything is stocked, clean, and ready for smooth service.
• Adapting quickly throughout events, whether assisting with last-minute changes, resetting areas, or supporting colleagues where needed.
• Taking food and drink orders confidently and accurately when required, providing knowledgeable and personable service.
• Maintaining awareness of the event flow, anticipating needs before they arise to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Clearing, resetting, and maintaining tables and spaces efficiently without disrupting the atmosphere.
• Closing down events with care, ensuring all areas are returned to standard and ready for the next service.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Experience in hospitality or events service, you understand the pace, energy, and teamwork required to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Physically capable and hands-on, comfortable with lifting, moving furniture, and being active throughout your shift.
• Polished and personable, you take pride in your presentation and bring a natural warmth to every interaction.
• A strong team player, you collaborate effortlessly and are always ready to step in and support where needed.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, whether navigating a busy event or handling last-minute changes, you stay composed and solutions-focused.
• A natural host, you understand that great service is about attentiveness, anticipation, and making guests feel at ease.
• Organised and detail-oriented, ensuring every setup is correct and every service runs smoothly.
• Clear communicator, confident in engaging with guests and coordinating with colleagues.
• Energetic and proactive, you bring momentum and positivity to every shift.
• Flexible and reliable, ready to adapt to the varied demands of private events with a can-do attitude.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays, pro-rata.
• Wagestream to support your financial wellbeing.
• Nutritious meals made by our team.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – up to £500 to share with your friend!
• And all the other things that get us excited such as staff parties, food and cocktail tasting and working alongside London’s best members.

Equal Opportunities The Groucho Club is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. No agency support required, direct candidates only, please.