Waitress / Waiter
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Exploris Aquarium is a small business in Newtownards. We are professional, agile and innovative.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
We are looking for an experienced Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and be able to provide a positive dining experience for our guests. Responsibilities include taking orders, serving food and drinks, and providing assistance to customers in a professional and courteous manner. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills, and be able to multi-task efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers and answer questions about menu items.
- Take orders from customers and enter them into the computer system.
- Serve food and drinks to customers in a timely manner.
- Check on customers to ensure that they are satisfied with their meals.
- Clean tables and other areas of the restaurant as needed.
- Process payments and provide change to customers.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £5.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newtownards: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
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 Waitress / Waiter roles across Portaferry Hotel'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 £5 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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