Waitress / Waiter – FOH
Lady of the Grapes is looking for a full-time Waitress / Waiter to join our new team.
About Us
Lady of the Grapes just opened a new restaurant near Borough Market. As we prepare to open our doors, we are seeking a talented and passionate Serveur to join our founding kitchen team.
The first Lady of the Grapes, a wine bar and restaurant in Covent Garden, was founded in 2018 by Carole Bryon, owner, sommelier, and occasional chef. Our new branch at Borough Market will feature a 65-seat restaurant and a separate 40-seat wine bar.
Lady of the Grapes is a French, ingredient-led restaurant that showcases classic techniques and seasonal produce, with an open kitchen featuring a live barbecue. All our wines are organic, biodynamic, or natural, made exclusively by female winemakers, with an extensive and carefully curated wine list.
We are looking for servers to join our women-friendly, collaborative team and grow within our company.
If you are passionate about hospitality, noble ingredients, terroirs, creative cuisine, and are reliable, you may be the person we are looking for.
We welcome applications from women as we are committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
The Role:
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic waiter/waitress to join our team. You’ll be the face of our business, ensuring customers receive outstanding service from the moment they arrive to when they leave.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and seat customers in a professional and friendly manner
- Take food and drink orders accurately
- Serve food and beverages efficiently
- Provide menu recommendations and answer customer questions
- Handle payments and operate the till/POS system
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the dining area
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and bar staff
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in hospitality is preferred but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
What We Offer:
- The chance to be part of the opening team of an exciting new restaurant.
- A fun, passionate, energetic, and supportive management team.
- Competitive salary + servie charge.
- Referral scheme (£300 per successful hire).
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible rota to support work–life balance.
- Contract of 42 hours per week (offering 4 or 5-day weeks; evening and weekend availability required).
- 50% staff discount on dining in.
- Cost price on wines to take home.
- Free fresh meals on duty.
- 28 days’ holiday.
If you’re up for the challenge of this role, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch.
We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to the Lady of the Grapes family
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
