Commis Waiter / Waitress

The Gherkin  is an iconic London landmark in the heart of The City of London. Our venue is located at the top of this iconic building, on levels 37, 38, 39 and 40. We are famous for our corporate events, beautiful weddings, private dining events with a spectacular view as well as delicious food, famous Champagne and cocktails served in our Helix Restaurant and Iris Bar on top of the building over the weekends.

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We are looking for personable individuals to join our Commis Waiting Team to assist with service during events, private dining room dinners, restaurant service as well as bar/lounge service. You will be required to polish glasses, cutlery and plates, deliver food from the kitchen to the dining rooms as well as carry out general cleaning of work areas before and after service. We do invest in People and many of our Commis Waiters and Waitresses have now become successful Waiters and Managers. So, if you are WILLING, The Sky is The Limit!

As a Commis Waiter/Waitress you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 30 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues.
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Tronc and overtime paid 

Job Description

APPLLICANTS MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK!

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Average Hours Per Week: 40
• Salary up to £13.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing the Back of House ready for service, e.g. polishing plates, glassware and cutlery
• Making sure your workstation is always clean and tidy
• Light cleaning duties towards the end of service.
• Disposing of recyclables and various waste streams
• Delivering food and beverage to the restaurant for waiters to serve
• Preparing teas and coffees
• Relaying tables for events as well as restaurant services
• Abide by company policies and departmental procedures/trainings
• Liaise with key people in all necessary areas (kitchen, floor, bar, etc…) of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards set by the managers
• Deal effectively and courteously with customer requests, and to refer them to the line manager, if necessary
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility including all other requirements as described in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy
• To comply with all legal requirements with particular reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, licence requirements and any Local Authority or Client stipulations and any other reasonable request of Senior Management

APPLLICANTS MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK!

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Hands on and proactive approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Passion for food and beverage
• Excellent time management
• Strong organisational skills

Additional Information

Searcys, Britain’s oldest catering and restaurant brand, was established in 1847. We are best known for our Champagne Bars, Restaurants, and stunning Events Venues in iconic destinations such as 116 Pall Mall, The Barbican, The HAC, The Gherkin, and St Pancras International.

Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service, quality, and innovation is reflected in every aspect of our brand. At Searcys, we recognise the value of individuality and actively embrace the diversity of our teams, as they are the cornerstone of our success.

If you share our passion for the hospitality industry and seek a dynamic work environment that celebrates your unique strengths, we would love for you to join our team!