Counter Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
As an integral part of the Street Food team, the position involves face to face interactions with our guests, taking orders and payments, ensuring our front of house team are able to collect full orders and that everything goes out with cutlery and napkins. This role can be high pressure at times and demands a cool head
This opportunity is perfect for a hardworking, organised and methodical people who are looking for a job in sociable kitchen environment with guest interaction.
Department
This position is fixed to one of our 10 different street food vendors within Edinburgh Street Food.
Reporting
This position reports to the Unit Manager / Owner
Location
Edinburgh Street Food, Greenside Row, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA. However, work may on occasion take place outside of this location.
Key Responsibilities
· Solving unanticipated issues that arise. This will be done with assistance from the Stall Manager.
· Ensuring the highest level of kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene is maintained.
· Acting as the go to person for our teams in keeping our guests happy and well fed.
· Compliance with safety legislation.
· Reporting on any necessary maintenance.
Remuneration
Remuneration is dependent on experience. Please state your hourly salary expectations when applying for this role
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Applicants should:
· Enjoy working in busy environments.
· Feel comfortable working as part of a team.
· Be punctual and well-organised.
· Have an attention to detail.
· Have a beginning knowledge of food hygiene standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 14 per week
Salary: From £10.90 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: ESF01
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counter Staff roles across Edinburgh Street Food's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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