Experienced Waiter

Join our growing team at Alfi, a new bar and restaurant for people who are passionate about food and drink.

**About Alfi**:
Alfi delivers quality and authenticity through our produce, highlighting contemporary European flavours alongside delicious wines, craft beers and a small but excellent cocktail list. We are a new independent all day bar and restaurant nestled in the heart of Spitalfields Market. We've recently opened the casual bar & dining side, and on the 7th Feb we'll open the more formal restaurant and need an excellent team motivated to earn the prestigious bib gourmand.

**Job requirements**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Waiter or Waitress to join our team at Alfi with immediate effect.

The role will require you to look after the guest needs. You will have to respond to requests from guests and communicate them to team members to ensure guest satisfaction. Attention to detail is extremely important in order to ensure delivery of excellent service to all guests. Where necessary you will be required to support the team in returning and cleaning glassware and crockery, replenishing stock and cleaning tables.

**Requirements**:

- A real team player who works well with others, brings energy to the role and has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Good working knowledge of wine, ideally specifically natural and biodynamic
- A passion for good food, and the ability to communicate in detail about menu choices such as allergens and upselling
- Experience using Lightspeed and ideally SevenRooms
- Taking initiative and excellent communication skills
- An understanding of restaurant operations and experience of delivering excellent customer service.
- An eye for detail, passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and maintaining high standards

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive hourly rates and gratuities.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- The chance to contribute to a unique culinary experience at the heart of Spitalfields Market.
- Excellent employee benefits, including gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme, staff discounts and other perks.
- Wagestream flexible pay service.

**Estimated weekly hours**

40

**About Alfi**

**Who are we?**

Alfi is a new independent all day bar and restaurant nestled in the heart of Spitalfields Market.

**What do we do?**

We deliver quality and authenticity through our produce, highlighting contemporary European flavours alongside delicious wines, craft beers and a small but excellent cocktail list.

**Why do we exist?**

We’re on a mission to become a culinary destination and our centrepiece is a lava stone robata grill. With a passionate management team and the culinary genius of Head Chef Lorenzo Brigandi, Alfi is rapidly assembling a dynamic team committed to achieving the coveted Bib Gourmand recognition.

We care about our people, offering opportunities for progression, gym membership, discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme. We're proud of our excellent staff retention rate at our sister space nearby.

**Salary**: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a notice period?
- When are you available to start?
- Where will you be travelling to work from?

**Experience**:

- Restaurant: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Spitalfields (required)

Work Location: In person