Head Cocktail Waiter/Waitress

Front of House

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per year

THE ROOF GARDENS

The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.

A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. The Roof Gardens’ community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.

The Role
We’re seeking a confident and charismatic Head Cocktail Waiter/Waitress to join the vibrant front of house team at The Roof Gardens. As a warm and professional presence, you’ll become a familiar face to our members, ensuring their experience is seamless, welcoming, and memorable from beginning to end.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Previous experience as a Head Cocktail Waiter/Waitress in the luxury hospitality market
  • Passionate about food and quality products, with strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and ideally fine wines
  • Deliver outstanding customer service by warmly greeting members, offering knowledgeable menu recommendations, upselling where appropriate, and confidently addressing beverage-related queries
  • Accurately take and process food and drink orders in all service areas in line with company standards
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming lounge area
  • Accurately process payments in line with company procedures
  • Supervise, train and support your team ensuring a clear understanding of responsibilities, menu knowledge, and service expectations
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends

Our Benefits

  • Competitive salary above market rate
  • 30 days holiday, plus an extra ‘celebrate you day’
  • A free meal during your shift
  • Late night taxi allowance for safe travel
  • Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Team socials to celebrate our successes
  • Uniform and dry cleaning provided
  • Access to Wagestream for financial well-being support
  • 24/7 confidential well-being and mental health support
  • Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
  • Breakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleagues
  • One fully paid day each year for volunteering

We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.

If you’d like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens, we’d love to hear from you.


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