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Head Waiter / Waitress - La Petite Bretagne - London

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JOIN LA PETITE BRETAGNE – FULL-TIME HEAD WAITER / HEAD WAITRESS

At La Petite Bretagne, we don’t just serve food and drinks—we create memorable experiences.From our authentic Breton galettes to our signature sweet crêpes, every guest should leave feeling they’ve discovered something special.We’re looking for an experienced Head Waiter / Head Waitress to take ownership of our front of house.This isn’t a standard waiting role. It’s a position for someone who enjoys responsibility and takes pride in running a restaurant floor with confidence.Our restaurant has just 27 seats, which means you’ll often be the only person looking after the entire front of house. You’ll be trusted to manage every aspect of the guest experience independently while working closely with the kitchen.Long-term commitment only. No seasonal or summer applications, please.

YOUR ROLE

You will be responsible for the complete operation of the restaurant floor, including:


  • Greeting and seating every guest.
  • Taking food and drink orders.
  • Preparing all coffees and hot drinks (essential).
  • Serving food and drinks with confidence and personality.
  • Clearing, resetting and polishing tables throughout service.
  • Maintaining exceptional cleanliness and organisation.
  • Managing the pace of service from opening until closing.
  • Creating an outstanding guest experience from arrival to departure.

This is a self-managed position. You’ll have the autonomy to run the front of house your way while maintaining the high standards that define La Petite Bretagne.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Previous experience as a Head Waiter, Supervisor, Assistant Manager or similar senior front-of-house role.
  • Excellent coffee-making skills (applications without barista experience will not be considered).
  • Experience working in busy restaurants.
  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
  • Someone who enjoys working independently and taking ownership.
  • Calm under pressure with outstanding attention to detail.
  • A warm, confident personality that makes every guest feel welcome.
  • Weekend availability is essential and non negotiable!

WHY JOIN LA PETITE BRETAGNE?

  • Competitive salary plus generous service charge.
  • Complimentary staff meals and exclusive employee discounts.
  • Full training and support from day one.
  • Rotas published a month in advance.
  • Consecutive days off
  • A clear pathway to becoming Floor Manager, with promotion opportunities from your first month based on performance.
  • Career progression within a growing restaurant brand.
  • Recognition programmes and performance-based rewards.

WHO WILL THRIVE HERE?

This role is perfect for someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do.You’re organised, proactive and naturally take ownership. You enjoy running a restaurant floor, making decisions, solving problems and delivering exceptional hospitality without constant supervision.If you’re looking for a role with genuine responsibility, excellent rewards and real career progression, we’d love to meet you.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £16 – £20 hourly
  • Benefits
    Free meal on shift
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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