Server/Waiter/Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
Gaucho is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Waiter to join one of our Gaucho Teams! The ideal Senior Waiter candidate will be hardworking, have a positive attitude and work well within a team. They will be a Gaucho ambassador and be able to upsell all Gaucho products with confidence
Benefits and Training for a Gaucho Waiter
- 50% off at all Gaucho and M Restaurants
- Referral and Length of Service Bonuses
- Incentive and reward schemes
- Cycle to work schemes
- RARE Benefits
- Industry Apprenticeship Program Opportunities
- Career Development and Training Programs
- Training provided by the Gaucho Academy
- Breakfast and Dinner when working
- 28 paid annual holidays
Key Responsibilities of a Senior Waiter
- Work with the restaurant team to offer an exceptional Gaucho experience to all our guests through heightened hospitality.
- Be the face of Gaucho and demonstrate service excellence while following the Gaucho Cycle of Service and standards.
- Strengthen and maintain product knowledge in order to host tables and guide guests with menu choices.
- Support and assist the management team to maximise sales revenues by driving covers and average spend per head.
- Ensure all guest orders are received and processed professionally and accurately.
- Help maintain a clean and organised restaurant at all times and follow all set-up and breakdown procedures.
Requirements for a Gaucho Senior Waiter
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Demonstrate warmth and empathy towards guests and colleagues
- To always take a positive approach to your own role acting as a role model to all new members of the team
- Work well within a team (be a team player) and a fast-paced environment
- Be approachable and well mannered
- Be professional and respectful at all times
- Have fun
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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 Server/Waiter/Waitress roles across Gaucho'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 £19,739 - £22,069 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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