Job Description
Head Waiter London | Full Time
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About the Role
We are looking for a confident and experienced Head Waiter to join our team. Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you will lead from the floor, setting the standard for service and delivering an exceptional dining experience to a discerning clientele in a high-end environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate service across your section, ensuring smooth, seamless delivery from start to finish
Guide guests through the menu, offering confident recommendations across food and drink
Oversee table management, timing and pace in step with the kitchen and pass
Set the tone for junior waiters, mentoring and supporting the wider floor team
Handle guest requests, special occasions and any issues with composure and discretion
Uphold service standards consistent with a fine dining environment
Build genuine relationships with regulars and high-value guests
Drive covers and average spend while always putting the guest experience first
Qualifications
- 2+ years in a senior front-of-house role in a Michelin-starred restaurant, 5-star hotel or comparable high-end venue
Strong knowledge of fine dining service standards, etiquette and sequence of service
Confident knowledge of food and beverage, with genuine curiosity to keep learning xwwtmva
Polished floor presence, composed under pressure, naturally guest-facing
Commercially aware with a guest-first approach to selling
Right to work in the UK
What's on Offer
Access to industry training, tastings and supplier relationships
Clear progression path toward Restaurant Manager or Floor Manager
Staff dining, referral bonuses and a strong benefits package