Waiter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Work as part of a team that is fun, vibrant and full of spirit. Perfect if you're a fun, upbeat person who loves talking to people
What you'll get:
- Free food every shift
- 70% discount on food for you and 3 friends at ALL Wahaca and DF Tacos
- Uncapped pay - our waiters typically earn at least £13-£15 per hour
- Minimum hours contract
- Dedicated trainer for your first 3 months
- £100 to spend at Wahaca after you've passed probation
- Fun socials with your team plus our annual all Company Festival!
- Get inspired and visit Mexico after 2 years with us!
What you will be doing:
You will become an expert on our menu, offering great recommendations and finding a dish to suit every guest. There is something for everyone at Wahaca, so if you're passionate about giving customers that WOW experience this is the place for you
Who are we?
Wahaca are proud winners of Deliveroo's Best Mexican Restaurant as well as being the UKs most Sustainable Restaurant Group! We are deeply values driven and anyone joining us would be humble, wanting to learn with a fun and positive attitude
What's next?
- We will contact you to arrange a quick chat over the phone
- Meet the team in-person and demonstrate your passion on the floor
- Once we've WOW'd each other, you're in!
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waiter roles across Wahaca'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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