About Poon's
At Poon’s, we bring the warmth and authenticity of home-cooked Chinese food to the table. Think of it as dining with family, where every dish is prepared with love, care, and a touch of tradition.
It’s the kind of cooking you wish someone would invite you over for ― the flavours of home, served with hospitality, a place to sit around the table with close friends, share a meal of edible love, and leave feeling nourished and content.
Job Summary
We’re looking for warm, engaging, and service-focused individuals to join the Front of House team at Poon’s at Somerset House – a brand-new restaurant in one of London’s most iconic cultural destinations.
This is a rare opportunity to join an exciting new opening from a legendary London name. Poon’s is returning to the dining scene with a classic, home cooked style Chinese menu that honours family traditions, seasonal produce, and vibrant flavours - all set within the stunning surrounds of Somerset House. We are looking to invite individuals to join the team who are looking for progression in their career.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Front of House team, you’ll be responsible for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment guests arrive. Whether you’re running dishes and drinks, or serving tables, your role is essential to the overall experience. We’re building a team that values personality, positivity, and pride in what they do.
This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of something new, creative, and full of heart.
Experience
- You must have previous experience working in mid-range restaurants.
- A genuine interest in food, service, and people.
Personality Traits
- Friendly, approachable, and a great communicator
- Team-oriented, helpful, and eager to learn
- Calm under pressure and able to multitask
- Positive energy, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude
- Excited to be part of a new opening and grow with the team
What we give you
- Sundays off
- Cost price wine and food supplier discounts
- 40% off total bill when dining as a table of up to 4
- 40% off Poon’s retail products — when purchased directly at the restaurant or retail arch
- Paid development courses
- Free CODE Hospitality membership
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Wine-maker led tasting/training sessions
- Employee of the Month Scheme - dinner for 2 at a participating restaurant (including the likes of HIDE and Shangri-La) when awarded ‘employee of the month’
- Somerset House Pass Resident benefits; includes discounts at the restaurants/bars/cafes in the building, and earlybird/discounted/free to events and exhibitions in the building
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£18.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- How many years have you been working in the hospitality industry?
- Why are you interested in joining the team at Poon's?
Experience:
- Front of house : 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
