Waiter / Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
Waiter/Waitress – Ekte
Our Venue:
Ekte means genuine in Norwegian and our Nordic Kitchen is on a mission to put Nordic food on the map! Opened in 2018 in the heart of the City of London, we serve a varied Scandinavian menu from our kitchen and deli for lunch and dinner.
The role:
We are looking for a waiter/waitress who is energetic and friendly and has tons of personality. A good conversational knowledge of English is a necessity. If you are dedicated and hardworking, this position is for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an established company with a 20+ years of history at the top end of the London restaurant scene, and to further your career within the hospitality industry.
Why work with us?
We believe in happy staff and that hard work should be rewarded and recognized.
As a member of our team, our waiter/waitress will have access to amazing perks and benefits including:
- Competitive salary & pay rates with generous incentive programme in place
- Annual pay review
- Good life/work balance
- Opportunity to develop your career
- Pension scheme
- Free meals at work and 50% discount in Jessen& Co Restaurants when you are off
- Easy-to-transport-to location
- Closed on Sundays
- Weekend rotation days off: one week Sat & Sun; Following week Sun & Mon
- Two rosettes
- Loyalty and hard-work gets rewarded
If you are a passionate and energetic waiter/waitress, then we want to hear from you today!
Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from c
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £13.00 per hour
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Work Location: One location
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 Waiter / Waitress roles across Ekte Nordic Kitchen'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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