Support Waiter/Runner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who we are:
Tim and Jordan opened Padella Borough Market in 2016, creating a craze for fresh pasta restaurants in London and the UK.
Our first restaurant opened in Borough Market in 2016, the historic food market on London Bridge. We hand-roll over 700 portions of pasta daily, serving fresh pasta dishes with traditionally made sauces using only the best seasonal British and European ingredients we can get our hands on. We cut no corners - whether it’s baking our tarts, churning ourice cream or hand-filling our ravioli. We’re a fast-paced, fun restaurant. If that’s something that excites you keep on reading!
Support Waiters/Runners at Padella:
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic Support Waiters/Runners to come and join our award-winning team at Padella Borough Market. Some experience would be beneficial, but a real passion for food and giving excellent service is essential, as well as a commitment to learning in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In return, we offer a great atmosphere to learn, competitive rates of pay, excellent progression prospects, a healthy work-life balance, staff breakfast and dinner and the bonus of working in a restaurant with a solid reputation for delivering the very best.
What we offer to our Support Waiters/Runners at Padella:
It’s important to create a great workplace where you can grow, learn new things and build a career. Working in a restaurant with such high standards can be challenging, so we really care about investing in you.
- Internal referral scheme bonus of £500 once they pass probation
- Career development opportunities
- Internal Padella training
- UK supplier's trips - e.g. Neals Yard Dairy, Cobble Lane Cured, Westwell Vinyard.
- Staff trips to Italy to meet our suppliers
- Wine qualifications at WSET
- Large discounts on food and drink at both Padella and Trullo
- Summer and Christmas staff parties
- Staff food - breakfast/dinner
- Free drink after each shift
- Cycle to work scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you flexible about working over the weekends?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (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 Support Waiter/Runner roles across Padella'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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