Waiter or Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
COYA is a luxury lifestyle group with two venues in London; Mayfair and Angel Court and global venues across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Monaco, and Paris. We have just opened our 10th restaurant in Marbella and will open in Barcelona shortly.
Born from the spirit of adventure, COYA celebrates Latin American culture through delicious Peruvian food, innovative cocktails, music, art and happenings. The group has won countless awards, including ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the London Lifestyle Awards 2017 and is best known for its lively atmosphere.
Our teams are like family and once you are part of the family, we will want the best for you and will provide you with the opportunity to grow and develop. We thrive on our team members being the best they can and working to their full potential.
An amazing opportunity is now available to join the COYA Team as we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Waiter or Waitress to join the COYA family.
A Waiter or Waitress at COYA can expect
- Enhanced holiday package; 32 days holiday that include service charge
- Long service award
- Opportunities to travel and work around the world with COYA
- Endless opportunities to grow and develop. We really believe in promoting from within.
- Employee Referral Program
- Global Dining Discounts with COYA and sister venues
- Family meals twice a day
- Generous gift when you become a parent
The ideal Waiter or Waitress candidate:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role in a luxury lifestyle venue
- Impeccable service standards with eye for detail
- Immaculately presented, attentive and naturally guest focussed
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong people skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with at all levels and with guests
- A passion for hospitality and customer service
- Ambitions and with a desire to learn and progress
- An excellent team player
If the waiter or waitress position sounds like you and you want to be a part of our incredible team, please apply and be prepared to tell us why you are perfect for the role.
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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 (£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 or Waitress roles across COYA Mayfair'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 £21,974 - £25,524 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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