At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver warm, attentive service and share your menu knowledge with guests.
- Company: The Fish Shop Restaurant, a Michelin-awarded dining experience in Ballater.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, training opportunities, staff discounts, and health perks.
- Other info: Enjoy days off for skiing or fishing nearby!
- Why this job: Join a passionate team in a unique setting and enhance guest experiences.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and love for hospitality are key; experience is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Nestled in the heart of Ballater, the Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmonger celebrates Scotland’s fishing heritage with a unique catch-to-plate dining experience. Sourcing the freshest seafood daily through our in-house fishmonger, we bring authenticity, quality, and flavour to every plate. The restaurant was very recently awarded a Bib Gourmand at this year’s Michelin Guide announcement and has been declared Best Eating Experience at the Aberdeen City & Shire Thistle Awards!
Our 40-cover restaurant offers a setting as memorable as the food itself—whether guests are perched at the bar, gathered around our clinker-built fishing boat table, or relaxing beneath a striking handcrafted wicker fish sculpture.
We’re now looking for Waiting Staff to join our welcoming team, led by our General Manager, Jasmine Bowles.
What you’ll do:
- Be the friendly face of our restaurant, delivering warm and attentive service.
- Share your knowledge of our menu and confidently recommend food and drink.
- Use upselling techniques to enhance the guest experience.
- Follow service standards to ensure every visit is seamless and memorable.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in a similar role is helpful, but what matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and love for hospitality.
- We value individuality—bring your personality, passion, and people skills, and we’ll support the rest.
What we offer:
- Flexible shifts (lunch and/or dinner service—let us know what works for you).
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Pension, health cash plan, enhanced family-friendly policies, and employee assistance programme.
- Staff discounts and exclusive perks.
- Days off to enjoy skiing nearby or salmon fishing on the River Dee.
If you’re passionate about great food, great service, and being part of a close-knit team in a truly unique setting—we’d love to hear from you.
Server/Waiter/Waitress in Ballater employer: The Fish Shop
The Fish Shop Restaurant in Ballater is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where individuality and passion for hospitality are celebrated. With flexible shifts, comprehensive training and career development opportunities, as well as unique perks like staff discounts and days off for local activities, employees can thrive both personally and professionally in this award-winning establishment. Join a close-knit team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences in a stunning setting that reflects Scotland’s rich fishing heritage.
