Waiter / Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
Part-Time Waiter / Waitress
£7.50-£10.45 per hour + tips
Calling all coffee lovers! Are you ready to bring your A-game and join our team at The Cats Pyjamas in Shrewsbury? We're on the prowl for a talented, fun-loving Waiter/Waitress who knows how to whip up smiles with every coffee, food, and cocktail they serve.
If you're a positive, energetic person who loves connecting with people, this purrfect opportunity is just for you!
Here's what you need to know:
Pay: £7.50-£10.45 per hour + tips
Hours: 6-12 per week, across 1-2 shifts (with potential for more)
Availability: Saturday (9am-11pm) and Sunday (9am-6pm)
Now, here's what we're looking for:
Requirements:
- Personality is key! We're looking for someone who is positive, outgoing, and a real people person.
- A team player with a warm and friendly personality, great attitude and strong work ethic.
- Experience is a plus, but not required. We're willing to train the right person!
- Ability to work under pressure and thrive alone or as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills - both to give and ask for help where required.
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with our customers.
- A passion for coffee, food and café culture.
- Strong situational awareness - you know what's happening around you.
Job Description:
- Take orders at customers' tables, run food & drinks, and clear/reset tables
- Assist with back bar duties as needed
- Serve customers with a smile - and a side of fun!
Perks:
- Discounts at The Cats Pyjamas and our sister venue Blind Tiger
- 20% industry discount at House Of The Rising Sun, The Libertine, Beefy Boys, The Walrus, Lion & Pheasant and Ernest & Co.
- Tips at 5% of all sit-in sales
- Free coffee while on duty
- Training and education in coffee & cocktails provided.
- Supportive and fun management team - we're all about teamwork and having a good time!
- Clear pay progression structure with opportunities to grow and develop - let's build your career together!
So, if you're fun-loving and ready to bring your personality, energy, and passion to our team, we want to hear from you!
Send us your CV and a cover letter that showcases your enthusiasm for the role.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £7.50-£10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
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 Waiter / Waitress roles across The Cats Pyjamas'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 £8 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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