Waiter / Waitress

About 56 West Smithfield

56 West Smithfield is a cosy wine bar and lounge in the heart of Farringdon, set inside a lovely townhouse close to Smithfield Market and St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

We focus on warm hospitality, quality wines and relaxed, personal service. Our wine list includes award-winning wines from small-scale independent winemakers, including wines from our family vineyard, Château De La Cômbe, in Provence. Guests visit us for glasses of wine, bottles to share, wine flights, private events and wine tasting evenings.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys genuine hospitality and wants to develop their wine knowledge in a friendly, intimate and service-led venue.

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Waiter / Waitress to join our team at 56 West Smithfield.

You will be part of a small team responsible for delivering warm, confident and attentive service to our guests. The role includes taking orders, serving wine and food, looking after tables, supporting private events and helping to maintain the welcoming atmosphere of the venue.

You do not need to be a wine expert, but you should be interested in learning about wine, producers, pairings and guest recommendations.

About You

• You are someone who genuinely loves hospitality and wants to grow within the industry. You take pride in looking after guests properly, care about the details, and stay calm and professional during busy service.
• You have experience in a guest-facing hospitality role and understand the importance of timing, communication, teamwork and presentation.
• You have a strong interest in food, wine and guest experience, or a clear willingness to develop this knowledge through training. You are confident speaking with guests, making recommendations and explaining dishes in a natural, accurate and thoughtful way.

Pay and Benefits

• £13 per hour, plus service charge. Typical total earnings are approximately £15 to £18 per hour, depending on service charge levels.
• Extensive training and continuous personal development, including service standards, food knowledge, wine training, allergen awareness, product knowledge. We support team members with WSET wine training and management development courses to help them grow within the hospitality industry.
• Opportunity to develop within a independent wine bar with a strong focus on provenance, quality ingredients, guest experience and professional service.
• Christmas Closure – Enjoy time off over the festive period as the restaurant closes during Christmas and reopens in the New Year.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access confidential support, advice and wellbeing resources for personal, financial and work-related matters through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme – Eligible employees may benefit from our salary exchange pension scheme, offering a tax-efficient way to contribute to your pension.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Origin City is an inclusive company and this position is open to everyone who meets the requirements of the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair, respectful and inclusive recruitment process. We value professionalism, kindness, teamwork, curiosity and a genuine interest in hospitality.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. A right to work check will be completed before employment starts.

Please note that this role is open to candidates who are currently based in the UK and able to provide valid evidence of their right to work, such as British or Irish citizenship, settled or pre-settled status, or a valid visa allowing them to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Fine Dining: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person