Waiter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Love talking to people and have an upbeat personality, you're the perfect fit for the role! If you're passionate about food and customer service - join us now! No experience needed - we will train you up!
Perks of being part of Wahaca and DF Tacos:
- Free meal on every shift
- Flight to Mexico after 2 years for everyone!
- 4 weeks paid off after 5 years
- 70% off food for you and 3 friends at all Wahaca's (and at DF Tacos too!)
- Annual company 'Fiestaval'(we close all our restaurants for a day full of funfair rides, music, food, drinks and more)! plus regular socials with your team
- £100 to spend at Wahaca when you pass your probation
- Earn bonuses of up to £1000, through training, developing and referring!
- Opportunities to grow and develop within our brands
- Guaranteed hours. Paid every 2 weeks.
What you will be doing:
- Become an expert on our menu,
- Take our guests on inspirational food journey
- Show passion and give customers that WOW experience
- Be proud of your restaurant and maintain it's cleanliness
- Work as a team to support each other and have fun
- Typical shifts you might work are: 11-5pm, 5-11.30pm
Who are we?
Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and business still driven by its founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner). We are deeply values driven, our Teams are at the core of everything we do.
What's next?
- We will contact you for a chat on the phone.
- Meet the team and show us your willingness to learn and positive attitude.
- Once you're in, let the journey begin!
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waiter roles across Wahaca'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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