Waiter/Waitress · £14.05 per hour (incl. Tronc) plus Additional Tips & Company Benefits · Full-time · Kings Cross ·

We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle. At the cultural heart-beat of The Standard are our team who bring to life our spaces, engage with our guests and vibrate social energy, day and night across our bars, restaurants, event and guest spaces. Isla restaurant and terrace is an indoor-outdoor garden oasis with a seasonal menu, carefully curated wine list, and inventive cocktails, and we are now looking for an Isla Waiter/Waitress who will embody our 'Anything but Standard' ethos.

Your role

As an Isla Waiter/Waitress at The Standard, London, you will become part of an exceptional restaurants team. You will be passionate about service, very well organised with an exceptional working knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, and the order of service.

You will have a deep appreciation and knowledge of our menu and bar offering to confidently host our guests and enhance their experience, so you need to be highly social, upbeat, and friendly; confident and able to handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy environment and manage multiple tasks and guests with ease.

Do you have what it takes to be a Waiter/Waitress at The Standard

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. 'Standard People' are at the heart of our brand; dynamic, vivid, and engaging.

Prior experience as a Waiter/Waitress is essential for this role. You will also have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. You will also need…

• Prior experience as a Waiter/Waitress with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar 'Lifestyle' boutique hotel, or destination or high-quality restaurant or cocktail bar
• Confident in restaurant operations and the order of service, with a passion for food and drinks
• Good level of drinks knowledge from cocktails to beers and wines to confidently make recommendations to guests
• Highly social, motivated, and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Available full-time with full flexibility to work Monday-Sunday with our Evening team (a number of our bars and restaurants operate late-night licences)
• In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries.
• Prior experience using squirrel epos is advantageous however full training will be given

If you think you have what it takes to be a Waiter/Waitress, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.

• Meals on duty
• Uniform Provided
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• Discount platform including GYM
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities