Part-time Front of House / Waiting Staff - The Edinburgh Catering Company
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working front of house staff to join our team. If you have a passion for providing great service to a high standard, and thrive off working in a busy environment, then we would love to meet you!
TECC is a creative and modern event & catering service based in the capital, serving the whole country. Our operation runs from a custom-built production kitchen and office in South Gyle, where we also run our sister business, Edinburgh Food Delivery. Customer service and fantastic food are our priority, and we have a dedicated team of staff that are always willing to go the extra mile for us, so whether it’s a private dinner for six, or a wedding for 300, we guarantee our clients an exceptional service and quality food.
There are longer day shifts available over the weekends, but also ad hoc throughout the week. We can be flexible around other work commitments/study, so please get in touch with what suits you!
Several responsibilities of a typical shift will include:
· Serving food and wine at many fantastic venues around the country
· Keeping back of house areas clean and tidy
· Clearing crockery and glassware
· Setting up weddings and many other private events
The ideal candidate for this role will:
· Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
· Be a team player but can also carry out tasks individually to a high standard
· Have excellent communication and organisational skills
· Have a passion for delivering excellent customer service
· Be confident & friendly with good people skills – the ability to make guests feel comfortable and well looked after
Please note this position is available for 18+ only.
Experience within the food & drinks/hospitality industry is preferred, however full training will be given.
UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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 Part-time Front of House / Waiting Staff - The Edinburgh Catering Company roles across The Edinburgh Catering Company's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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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 £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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