Full Time Restaurant Waiter/Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full Time Waiter/Waitress at LKB
Laguna Kitchen & Bar
A contemporary restaurant and bar in the heart of Cardiff. The ideal place for midweek lunch, a range of masterfully designed afternoon tea’s and a mouth watering seasonal A la carte menu. The restaurant with it’s open pass kitchen is the ideal spot for any occasion.
Enthusiastic, hard working and champion of customer service? You’ll fit right in at LKB.
You will be responsible for ensuring customers enjoy their time in the restaurant and that they receive the best service, which is delivered in an upbeat and professional manner.
You:
- A Customer service champion
- Ability to adapt to different customer needs and a range of menus
- Flexible in your attitude to work
- Good understanding of food and wine parings
- Enjoy a fast-paced service environment
Duties:
- Welcoming customers to the restaurant
- Providing a high standard of service
- Serving an array of food types
- Be fully conversant in our extensive menu selection and have the ability to recommend wines and dishes for customers
- Section waiting, being responsible for your tables and their needs.
- Running a busy food pass
- Bill preparation and cash handling
- Working as part of a cohesive LKB team
- Running room service orders in a timely manner
Benefits:
- Discounts and employee rates across the Park Plaza and Radisson global brands
- On shift meal
- Discounted gym membership at Laguna Health & Spa
- Employee of the month scheme
- Annual service recognition
Hours of Work:
35 - 40 hours a week working 5 out of 7 days.
Previous related work experience is essential.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
If no further correspondence has been received after 4 weeks after submission, your application has regrettably been unsuccessful
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Tips
Experience:
- Restaurant: 1 year (required)
- Hotel: 1 year (preferred)
- Food & Drink Service: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PPC FT WS 0123
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: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Full Time Restaurant Waiter/Waitress roles across Park Plaza 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 Hotels & Resorts.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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