WAITER/WAITRESS @ BAR DOURO- City
Full time hours -35 hours per week guaranteed
From £13.71 up to £15.71 + Surplus service charge
If you are looking for a new position in a fast paced and energetic environment and have a consistently positive ‘can-do’ attitude, then read on!
About The Restaurant:
Bar Douro shares the spirit of Portugal with UK, through Honest Food, Characterful Wine and Cultural Stories. Our cooking channels the simplicity, humility, and soul of traditional Portuguese home cooking, a less-is-more approach that lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Our extensive wine list, the largest Portuguese selection in the UK, champions the country’s most pioneering producers, from celebrated estates to cutting-edge growers. We bring Portugal’s dynamic culture to life through the experiences we create and the stories we share.
At Bar Douro, our values guide everything we do. They express our dedication to Portuguese culture and our commitment to creating experiences that are authentic, consistent and heartfelt. These principles shape how we work
as a team and how we welcome every guest, ensuring each moment feels genuine, thoughtful and memorable.
About The Role:
You will work as part of a team to enhance our guest’s experience showcasing our core values of Authenticity, Excellence and Care by providing outstanding service with personality and enthusiasm.
About You:
- Previous experience in similar environment is a plus- But attitude is everything!
- Friendly and bubbly personality with excellent communication skills
- Dynamic and the ability to multitask while keeping the highest standards of service
- You must be passionate about honest food and characterful wine, full of curiosity, and willingness to learn
What we offer:
- A true working week
- Extra holiday days every two years with us (up to 32 days)
- Employee referral scheme of £250
- Paid Annual Culture Day
- Annual Staff Party
- A minimum of 3 consecutive days off during Christmas ·
- Additional monthly bonus payment from the tronc (subject to funds availability)
- A collaborative and supportive environment
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave for qualifying roles (after 2 years with us)
- Up to 5 days company sick pay for qualifying roles (after 1 year with us)
- Treat yourself and grow with us:
- 50% discount of total bill (up to 2 people) 30% discount (up to 4 people) at any of our restaurants ·
- 25% discount available to purchase selected Bar Douro events tickets (for you and another guest) ·
- 25% Staff discount on our online wine shop Festa
- 10% discount available to your friends and family (up to 4 people)
- Knock off drinks, coffee on tap and daily staff food
- 24/7 Access to Wellness Cloud
- Subscription to CODE App (following probation)
- Regular training sessions (both internally and externally)
- Opportunity to meet and work closely with up-and-coming Portuguese wine makers, chefs & producers
- A chance to be a part of a growing and expanding company with career opportunities and tailored development plans
Apply below to find out more about this exciting opportunity!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.71-£15.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
