Waiting Staff

Job Description

Waitress / Waiter – FOH

Lady of the Grapes is looking for a Full-Time Waitress / Waiter to join our new team.

About Us

Lady of the Grapes just opened a new restaurant near Borough Market and we are seeking a talented and passionate Serveur to join our floor team.

The first Lady of the Grapes, a wine bar and restaurant in Covent Garden, was founded in 2018 by Carole Bryon, owner, sommelier, and occasional chef. Our new branch at Borough Market features a 70-seat restaurant, a 20-seat private terrace, and a separate 40-seat wine bar.

Lady of the Grapes is a French, ingredient-led restaurant that showcases classic techniques and seasonal produce, with an open kitchen featuring a live barbecue. All our wines are organic, biodynamic, or natural, made exclusively by female winemakers, with an extensive and carefully curated wine list.

We are looking for servers to join our women-friendly, collaborative team and grow within our company.

If you are passionate about hospitality, noble ingredients, terroirs, creative cuisine, and are reliable, you may be the person we are looking for.

We welcome applications from women as we are committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

The Role:

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic waiter/waitress to join our team. You’ll be the face of our business, ensuring customers receive outstanding service from the moment they arrive to when they leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and seat customers in a professional and friendly manner
• Take food and drink orders accurately
• Serve food and beverages efficiently
• Provide menu recommendations and answer customer questions
• Handle payments and operate the till/POS system
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the dining area
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and bar staff

What We Offer:

• The chance to be part of the opening team of an exciting new restaurant.
• A fun, passionate, energetic, and supportive management team.
• Competitive salary + service charge.
• Referral scheme (£300 per successful hire).
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible rota to support work–life balance.
• Contract of 20 to 30 hours per week (evening and weekend availability required).
• 50% staff discount on dining in (up to 4 guests)
• Cost price on wines to take home.
• Free fresh meals on duty.
• 28 days’ holiday.

If you’re up for the challenge of this role, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch.
We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to the Lady of the Grapes family

Job Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone with at leat 3 years-experience in table service restaurant
• A background in high-end or fast-paced food service is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Job Location

Lady of the Grapes London Bridge
53 Southwark Street
London SE1 1RU