Waiting Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
- UK Applicants Only-
Lahpet is one of London’s only restaurants to specialise in authentic Burmese cooking.
Aiming to shine a light on this relatively untapped cuisine, Lahpet has been popularising traditional Burmese cooking by presenting Londoners with regional specialties with a hint of refinement and contemporary flare.
We're seeking upbeat and highly competent waiters or waitresses to join the team at our Shoreditch and West End sites.
Requirements:
- At least two years front of house / table waiting experience gained in a busy restaurant environment
- Hard working and professional
- Passionate about food and drink with an understanding of wine, craft beers and spirits
- Friendly, approachable and can keep a cool head under pressure whilst presenting well
- Experience of managing a reservations platform and meeting and greeting customers
- An interest, understanding and passion for South East Asian cooking would be beneficial but is not a prerequisite
What we can offer:
- Excellent salary + service charge
- Flexible and fair working hours
- Career advancement opportunities
- Staff meals
- Pension plan
If the above sounds like you, you’re tenacious, reliable and interested in being part of our young dynamic team then get in touch!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
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
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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 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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