Waitress/Waiter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hawthorn Restaurant in Kew Gardens is looking for a Waiter/Waitress to join our team.
We are a new fine dining opening and now ready to expand our team. We are looking for a candidate that takes pride in what they serve and has passion for food. Working in a Michelin starred restaurant or at a similar level would be an advantage. You must be someone with a positive attitude and attention to detail. You will be part of a dynamic, talented team.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Free meals at work
- Company pension
- Career development
- Sundays and Mondays off
- Great life, work balance
- Dinner for two every 6 months
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond, TW9 3PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
- customer Service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HawFR
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 Waitress/Waiter roles across Hawthorn'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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