Waiting staff/Table hosts
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a confident, charming & fun waiting staff to join the already fabulous team we have assembled here at The Forge & Fern. You must have experience and be strong enough to hold a section of 8-12 tables in a busy restaurant environment.
We are seeking bubbly floor staff with big personalities who will have natural charm and confidence on the floor, always meeting and exceeding guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
Must have experience in busy customer facing environments to be considered for this role.
About us
The Forge & Fern is an award winning hugely popular Café bar & restaurant based in Staple Hill, East Bristol. Recently voted winner of both best restaurant and best new business at the Bristol Life awards 2023, we take extreme pride in being one of the cities most popular venues.
Fiercely independent, we are backed by the established and diverse Bristol based Vertex Investment Group.
The Café bar itself is a design led inspirational space, exterior living walls on the façade, marble tabletops, bespoke back bar feature mirrors and beautiful hanging pendant lighting - the interiors are simply stunning.
We have a high quality, yet accessible, all-day dining offering available. Think the best barista morning coffee with local cakes & pastries, beautifully displayed on the bar, brunch served through to mid-afternoon & then to start the evening a vibrant wine list and artisan spirits, the best of local craft beer alongside small plates & pub classics to bring the day to a close.
The business also offers unique points of difference, to allow us to stand out from the crowd.
The rooftop of the pub will be a hive of activity in more ways than one; with 10,000 bees housed above allowing us to produce our own honey whilst at the opposite end of the pub in the cellar, we will be distilling our own Forge & Fern gin! There will be a show piece gin still in the basement, which will be visible through a bespoke glass walkway, front and centre in the restaurant providing a real wow factor for all guests and visitors.
We are a young & entrepreneurial company & we are looking for likeminded hospitality professionals to join us at the start of this truly exiting journey.
Package.
Full time and part time roles available
Flexible hours
£9.20-£12 per hour (including tips)
Tronc payment of gratuities (est £1-£2.50 extra per hour)
Christmas day & boxing day off
Staff parties and incentives
Team discount 25% off
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £9.20-£12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
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 Waiting staff/Table hosts roles across The Forge & Fern'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 £9 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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