Richmond, South-West London
Hospitality, Catering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
11/03/2025
11/04/2025
Head Waiter / Waitress / Head Server who has experience leading a front-of-house team of waiting staff with the ability to train junior team members and ensure the team provide a first-class customer experience is required for a well-established Italian Restaurant based in Richmond, South-West London.
SALARY: £33,280 - £37,440 per annum / £16 - £18 per Hour + Individual Cash Tips + Benefits
BENEFITS: Individual Cash Tips, 28 Days Annual Leave, includes Bank Holidays, Meals whilst on Duty, a Friendly and Supportive Environment, Opportunities for Growth within the Business
LOCATION: Richmond, South-West London
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent and Part-Time, Permanent Positions Available
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head Waiter / Waitress / Head Server who has experience leading a front-of-house team of waiting staff with the ability to train junior team members and ensure the team provide a first-class customer experience.
Woking as the Head Waiter / Waitress / Head Server you'll be the lynchpin of the front of house.
The restaurant is aiming for nothing short of exceptional service, every single time. That means anticipating the guests' needs, delivering flawless food and drink service, and creating an atmosphere they won't forget.
As the Head Waiter / Waitress / Head Server you’ll also be mentoring junior staff members, passing on your expertise and passion for proper hospitality. You’ll show them the ropes, instil a sense of pride in their work, and ensure they understand the importance of genuine customer connection.
The restaurant is after that effortless, polished service that leaves guests feeling truly looked after, and you're the one who'll drive that standard.
The restaurant take pride in delivering authentic Italian cuisine with warm and professional service. If you have a passion for hospitality, leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Head Waiter / Waitress / Head Server include:
• Lead the front-of-house team to provide outstanding service
• Ensure smooth restaurant operations during service
• Train and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of excellence
• Operate a section at the highest level and standard, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction
• Providing exceptional customer service and resolving any guest queries or complaints
• Maintaining high standards of presentation and hygiene
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure seamless communication and service
• Ensuring adherence to all health and safety regulations
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
• Previous experience as a Head Waiter / Waitress or Senior Waiter / Waitress
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A passion for great food and customer service
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Fluent English (Italian language skills are a plus)
• A commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards at all times
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13171
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