Waiter/Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
Giraffe's adventure began in 1998 and our journey is still going strong. We've scoured the globe for the most exciting dishes and the biggest flavours for our menus and we are all about making our guests feel good, with our positive vibes and service that comes straight from the heart. We're searching for the very best Waiter/Waitress to join our front of house team and help bring the 'feel good vibes' to our guests.
What do we look for in a Giraffe FOH Team Member?
- A passion for people and delivering great service
- A positive outlook, confident and enthusiastic
- You will thrive working under pressure and enjoy being part of a busy team
- You will have a good command of English and be eligible to work in the UK
- The ability to think differently
- Having fun and being yourself!
- Experience in a similar role as a waiter/waitress or front of house team member is a plus but not essential
- Please note: A requirement for the role is to be able to serve alcohol unsupervised
What's in it for you?
- A chance to build a career in an exciting industry where no two days are ever the same
- A competitive hourly rate
- 50% Discount off your total bill for you and 5 friends in all of our brands (T&C's apply)
- Exclusive access to discounts on 1000's of online and high-street retailers, and restaurants
- Discounted food on shift
- Training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship Scheme
- Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee assistant programme
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you! INDFOH
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waiter/Waitress roles across Giraffe - Southbank Centre'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 £10 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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