Bartender/Waitress

Bartender/Waitress


Company
Akub Restaurant
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£13 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor

Job Description
Join our team at Akub, the upcoming modern Palestinian cuisine restaurant in Notting Hill.

Chef Fadi Kattan & his team are looking for a passionate and talented Bartender to join the Akub team which would love to side hustle also the Floor from time to time.

You will be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and passion for authentic food and brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team and the community.

We are looking for a Bartender who:

- Is able to work autonomously

- is comfortable with Stock Management

- will help the Team in maintaining high standards of service and BOH compliance

- is a Team Player

- is an active listener and has an excellent level of communication

- is passionate about customer service, food and cocktails

- is hands on and able to think on their feet

- is proud of the produce we serve, and wants to be an ambassador for our concept

- is used to dealing with different types of clientele with guests’ satisfaction being the top priority

- has strong training skills and love to develop staff at all levels

- show initiative to take on new challenges and solve problems as they arise.

- be happy to work as part of a team, whilst being able to work independently when required.

What we offer:

week based on 35/40 hours

Mix of single shift and double shift

Free food on shift

Paid trainings

Great opportunity to join an expanding company

Opportunity to join a real foodie company with a focus on quality

Starting at £13 p/h for the first probation time. + tronc

The restaurant is closed every Sunday evening and Mondays

...and above all, the opportunity of being part of one of the most amazing & unique restaurant on the London scene!

If the above sounds like you then please apply to find out more.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Work Location: In person

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