Breakfast Commis Waiter
Breakfast Commis Waiter/Waitress · £13.23 per hour (incl. Tronc) plus Additional Tips & Benefits · Full-time · Kings Cross · 6/7AM – 3/4PM
At the cultural heartbeat 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. Defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, we are now looking for a dynamic individual to join our Isla restaurant team as a Breakfast Commis Waiter.
Your role
As a Breakfast Commis Waiter you will become part of an exceptional restaurant team for breakfast and lunch, and be largely responsible for running the pass and the mise-en-place to ensure the restaurant has sufficient quantities of cutlery and crockery for service. During service you will also assist the restaurant team in delivering food to the appropriate section for service and clearing and resetting tables.
Finally, and importantly, you will be part of a team that adds a touch of personality and theatre to our guest experience, making our guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city; so you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high volume, high energy environment, and be able to manage multiple tasks and guests with ease.
Do you have what it takes to be a Breakfast Commis 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 Commis Waiter is essential for this role. You will also have an uncompromised and natural flair for service, strong communication skills, and be able to build genuine relationships in the team and kitchen. You will also need…
- Prior experience as a Commis Waiter or Runner, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel, destination fine dining, or high-quality restaurant
- Confident in restaurant operations and the order of service, with a passion for food and drinks
- Highly social, motivated, and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
- Available full-time with full flexibility to work Monday–Sunday
- 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.
If you think you have what it takes to be a Breakfast Commis Waiter/Waitress at The Standard, 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.
Benefits Include
- Meals on duty
- Uniform provided
- 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
- Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
- Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
- Membership to Headspace Meditation app
- 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