Front of House Crew
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who are we?
Vapiano is a growing Italian restaurant group (we currently have 6 restaurants open in the UK with more to followβ¦) with the best people working in our teams, award winning social media accounts, legendary launch parties and a solid, exciting future ahead of us.
Our handmade fresh pasta is legendary and weβre proud of the quality of every meal we make. We are experts at using fresh ingredients and letting our guests customise their meal however they want - more chilli? No Problem! No Garlic? Sure thing! If youβve ever been to any of our restaurants, then youβll know what we mean. Thereβs no place like it!
Our front of house team are friendly, social and can spot a customer with a question a mile away! We provide full training but if you are great with people and looking to work in a flexible environment were you can made an impact then Vapiano is the place for you.
We have open kitchens so that our chefs and front of house are all one team. And because we believe everyone is equally important in giving our guests a great experience, we distribute our tips equally to everyone who worked on the shift whether you served the guest the food or made it! This means you are getting approximately Β£2 extra per hour in tips.
We give our teams the opportunity to cross train is different departments so there are lots of opportunities to learn something. We also work hard to make sure you can develop; in fact 2 of our General Managers started their careers with us washing dishes and now run restaurants!
What will you get?
50% off food at any Vapiano restaurant for up to 4 people twice a month
Free staff meal while on shift
Pension scheme
Benefits website with discounts on lots of major retailers (Apple, Odeon and many more!)
Cycle to work scheme
Accrued holiday up to 28 holidays per year
Employee of the Quarter Scheme
Instant Reward of Β£20 gift card when doing a great job
Annual Party to celebrate our teams
Team social events from drinks to bowling to Go Apeβ¦
Incentives and competitions
Employee Assistance Programme for help on things from managing finances to mental health
247 phone line for a GP
Opportunities to grow your career
What are we looking for?
We are friendly, passionate and caring so we look for people that are similar! We will give you training on interacting with guests and our processes if you bring a smile and enthusiasm. We work in an environment where evenings and weekends are our busiest times so availability at those times is very helpful. Oh and it helps if you really like pasta!
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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 (Β£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 Front of House Crew roles across Vapiano Paddington'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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