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Waiter/Waitress - Duck and Rice
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Duck & Rice is recruiting
Location: Battersea Power Station
Full-time Contract | 35–48 Hours per week
We're looking for passionate and energetic Waiter/Waitress to join our Duck and Rice team in Battersea Power Station, helping us create memorable dining experiences.
The Role
As a Waiter/Waitress, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality and ensuring every guest has a memorable experience from the moment they arrive. You'll work closely with the wider Front of House team to provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
You will:
- Welcome guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive service throughout their visit.
- Take accurate food and beverage orders, making recommendations where appropriate.
- Have complete knowledge of the menu, ingredients, and daily specials.
- Ensure tables are well presented, clean, and maintained to a high standard throughout service.
- Check in with guests regularly to ensure they are happy and well looked after.
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen, bar, hosts, and wider FOH team to ensure smooth service.
- Respond to guest questions, requests, and feedback with a positive and professional attitude.
- Handle payments accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with setting up and closing down the restaurant as required.
- Support the wider FOH team during busy service periods.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation at all times.
- Help create a warm, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere for every guest.
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We're looking for candidates who
- Have at least 1–2 years' experience in a busy restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Have a warm, friendly, and confident personality.
- Are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and hospitality.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are attentive to detail and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Remain calm, professional, and positive under pressure.
- Have a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
- Work well as part of a team and are always willing to support colleagues.
- Take pride in their appearance and maintain high standards of personal presentation.
- Hold the legal right to work in the UK.
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Salary & Benefits
- Up to £14.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus a share of credit card tips.
- Free staff meals prepared daily by our accomplished chefs.
- Personal training and development programme.
- 50% food and beverage discount across our restaurants worldwide.
- Uniform provided.
- Life Assurance and 24/7 GP consultation access via Hospitality in Action.
Join Our Team
If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy creating great guest experiences, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us at Duck & Rice at Battersea Power Station and become part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding hospitality, great food, and memorable experiences.
Apply today and become part of the Duck & Rice family.
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