Waiting Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
Chaakoo is a busy and vibrant Indian restaurant and we are opening a new branch in Edinburgh. We are currently looking for talented, enthusiastic full time and part time waiters to join the team.
You must have a genuine passion for providing excellent customer service and be able to work evenings and weekends on a weekly rota.
If you think that you have what it takes to join the team, please send through your CV with up-to-date contact details and we will be in touch.
Benefits of working with us;
- Competitive salary + share of gratuities (our staff keep 100% of tips earned in venues)
- Fortnightly pay – making it easier to manage your money
- A discounted meal on every shift + 35% discount in all HDD restaurants for you + up to 3 friends/family when dining out in any of our restaurants
- Fantastic training + opportunities to progress
- In house Modern Apprenticeship program - gain nationally recognised hospitality or professional cookery qualifications while you work
- 28 days holiday (full time, pro rata for part time)
- Optional company pension plan
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that only applications accompanied by a CV will be considered and proof of your right to work in the UK will be requested and checked before you will be invited for an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 12-40 per week
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Waiting Staff roles across Chaakoo Edinburgh'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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