Wait Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our front of house team is currently looking for part-time Wait Staff to assist the current team at the weekend, ensuring each guest is welcomed and served to the highest standard.
At Salt café we don't just give you a job you love, we like to reward you for all your commitment and dedication at work, these benefits include:
- Highly competitive salary
- A share of the tips
- 25% staff discount for you and 3 guests
- 28 days holiday allowance (pro-rata)
- Internal training and career development
- Pension scheme
- Complimentary hot drinks and filled house-made muffins on shift
- 'Refer-a-friend' cash incentive scheme
Your Requirements:
- At least 1years experience working as Wait Staff in a fast-paced environment
- Good English language communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Excellent customer service
- Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
- Ability to maintain and set processes and standards
- Activate everything that you do with passion and pride
About Us:
SALT is an acronym for Seasonal, Artisanal, Local and Thoughtful and these values are at the core of everything we do.
Salt Café is our flagship restaurant in Morningside, Edinburgh. We serve all-day brunch, coffee, cocktails and cake. All the foodis freshly made in-house, including the baking and butchery.
Recent awards include ‘Best Cafe’ at the Edinburgh Evening News Restaurant Awards 2022 and a ‘Travellers Choice 2022’ award from Trip Advisor.
We’re also currently ranked in the top #10 on Trip Advisor for both ‘cafe’ and ‘restaurants’ categories – so what are you waiting for, apply now and join our award-winning team.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- EDINBURGH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 10/02/2023
Expected start date: 11/02/2023
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 Wait Staff roles across Salt Café'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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