Part-Time Bar & Restaurant Waiter / Waitress

Full-time • Front of House • 40.00 Hours per week • Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain. Our Vision is to be the hospitality partner of choice to British cultural and heritage markets. Design and deliver bespoke food and drink concepts with personality, run the best Champagne bars with a British twist and become a ‘London thing to do’. Alongside working within some of the most iconic venues within the UK, with the very best teams, we also offer great benefits alongside your career, which include:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 30days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Tronc and overtime paid

APPLLICANTS MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK Job Type: Full Time/ Part Time Hourly Rate: up to £14.00ph 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. Please follow the link below to visit our website: We are looking for personable individuals to join our 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 run sections during restaurant services as well as assist events in various roles depending on the type of the event. Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional customer service, whilst carrying out all duties related to the job To successfully participate in the delivery of all food and beverage services Take part in the setup of all tables and required equipment Take orders and process payment Abide by company policies and departmental procedures/trainings To be able to solve any customer service related problem Liaise with key people in all necessary areas (kitchen, floor, reception, 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! Hands on and proactive approach Able to work autonomously and as part of ateam Passion for food and beverage Strong organisational skills 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!