Waiter/Waitress in Chinatown

Speedboat Bar are seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter/Waitress looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.The RestaurantIn partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand.The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset.The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda.The PositionAs Waiter/Waitress, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same.If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:Prior experience as a Runner, Commis Waiter or Waiter/Waitress within a fast paced quality, restaurant;Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:Treat YourselfUp to 50% off dining across JKS RestaurantsRetail & Takeaway DiscountsCode App MembershipLook After YourselfDiscounted Gym MembershipCompany Donations for your involvement with CharitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to Financial AdviceWedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasionsProgress YourselfAccess to our fantastic L&D CalendarA personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledgeCareer progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.Be YourselfEmployee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referralStaff parties & long service awardsThe GroupJKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 6 Michelin stars, 3 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George. The group also includes retail outfits Ambassador General Store, Hoppers Cash & Kari, Berenjak Bazaar, BAO Convni, Bubbleshop by Sandia Chang.JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group