Waiting Staff
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2533319/160141
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job type: Part Time
- Salary: £12.98 per hour
- Closing date: 28 August 2026
About the role
The Colonnades at The Signet Library are looking to expand our fabulous team of waiting team members.
You will join our small yet strong team who provides friendly yet professional service in a beautiful Georgian setting. Willing to learn whilst also adapting and thriving in a high pressured environment to provide our guests a five-star experience.
Your ability to manage time, learn quickly, and adhere to standards already set will be a primary objective.
Colonnades is set within the beautiful setting of the Lower Library. A venue synonymous with excellence and royalty.
Ideally we would like someone with similar experience. Coffee and tea preparation whilst also running the food and beverage service.
Someone who can manage a section and is able to stay composed during service.
In addition, there will be shifts to be picked up within the events team, which are mainly in the evenings & weekends. These can include Weddings & Corporate Dinners.
Rate of Pay: £12.98 per hour + Share of weekly gratuities
What you'll do
- Welcoming guests, taking orders and serving beverages to guests
- Care about customer satisfaction and deliver the optimal client service experience
- Serving guests in a friendly, welcoming and efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Help answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage choices and related item
What you'll bring
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Being friendly yet professional
- Being a team player
- Good attention to detail and punctuality
- Being proactive is key
- Experience within a hospitality, catering or bar setting
Why Sodexo?
- £12.98 per hour
- Share of weekly gratuities
- Casual work
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We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Edinburgh, Not specified, EH1 1RF
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