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Servers / Waiter / Waitress
You’ll run your section with confidence and care. You’ll welcome guests, take orders accurately, and guide them through the food and drink menu with genuine knowledge. You’ll communicate clearly with the kitchen and bar to keep service smooth and consistent. You’ll understand pace. When to move things along and when to let the table settle. you’ll keep an eye on the details. Water topped up. Plates cleared at the right time. It’s about creating a seamless service that feels relaxed but sharp.
Requirements
- Experience in a quality pub or restaurant environment
- Passion for London’s restaurant scene and a genuine interest in where food and wine culture is heading
- A love of amazing food and great wine, and the confidence to talk about both naturally
- Calm, organised service under pressure
- Clear communication with both guests and back of house
- A warm, natural approach to hospitality
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Benefits
- Competitive Pay: £12.25 per hour plus tronc (total package usually in the range of £14.50 - 16.50 per hour). Hourly wages paid every two weeks on a Friday and tronc paid on the last Friday of the month.
- 50% off across all Columbo venues, plus free access to our events and festivals
- Training and development through the Columbo Academy
- Hero of the Month recognition, including a paid weekend off
- £50 voucher for top drinks seller incentives
- Employee referral bonuses of £1,000 for Chef or Manager roles and £250 for hourly roles
- Opportunities for global industry trips for top performers
- Pension scheme via Nest
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About The Parakeet
The Parakeet is an award winning public house and dining room in the heart of Kentish Town. Great local beers. A considered wine list. A woodfired menu built around seasonal produce. Small plates during the week. Proper Sunday roasts at the weekend. It’s a neighbourhood pub, done properly.
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