Waiter/Waitress - London

• Pay - 12.44 per hour
• Plus up to 6,800 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings for full-time), giving total potential earnings of 29,440 per year.
• 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 100 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

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Want to know what it's like to work here?

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Instagram: @lifeatsteins_
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins

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

We want to impress you, as much as you'll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our staff.

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Significant tips. On top of your wage, you'll earn tips and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses. You can also order wine at cost price.
• Free meal for two. After each full year with us, you'll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants.
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Wellbeing support. You're able to access all of Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme services for free at any time, such as a 24-hour phone line and help sheets.
• Recommend a friend bonus. If you successfully recommend us a new employee, you'll receive a bonus from us as a thank you.
• Pension scheme. To help save for your future, you'll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your first 3 months.
• 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
• Volunteering day. After each full year with us, you'll get 1 paid day to volunteer for a charity that's important to you.

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.

At Rick Stein Barnes guests can enjoy some of Rick Stein's most iconic dishes such as the Dover sole a la Meuni re and salt and pepper prawns as well as a selection of new dishes including c te de boeuf steak paired with a b arnaise sauce and served with hand cut chips, inspired by his recent Long Weekends adventure to Bordeaux.