Waiter/Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
Market House is a one-of-a-kind dining and meeting space in the heart of Cambridge. Spreading over five floors of the iconic Grade II listed building, Market House comprises a formal restaurant, a Wine Bar, an all-day cafe, a Food Lab, and flexible meeting spaces.
We are looking for an enthusiastic waiter/waitress to join our Market House FOH team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable, and passionate about high-level Food & drink offering and customer service. 1-year (at least) of experience is essential. We need team players with a 'can-do' attitude and approachable manner, willing to learn and to ensure the guests receive the highest levels of service throughout their experience. Full training on our food & drink menu and the POS system will be provided.
In return, Market House offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop and progress.
Responsibilities:
- Engaging with customers, serving food & drinks, and making sure that customers receive the highest levels of service throughout their experience
- Using of POS systems to take orders and process payments
- Maintaining a clean and organised FOH area
- Adhering to all SOPs, including Food Hygiene, allergens, COSSH and HACCAP
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 years relevant experience
- Knowledge of F&B products
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene, allergens
- High-level of customer service, and attention to detail
- Flexibility and willingness to embrace new ideas
- Team player qualities
- Positive and approachable manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: Up to £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waiter/Waitress roles across Market House Cambridge'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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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