Waiter/Waitress
etch. by Steven Edwards – Brighton
38 Cover Restaurant + Private Dining for 8
£16,224 + £5.7k Service Charge
24 Hours per week
Wednesday - Saturday (Predominantly Friday/Saturday)
We’re looking for an exceptional Waiter/Waitress to join our front-of-house team at etch. by Steven Edwards, an award-winning modern British restaurant in the heart of Brighton.
This is a key guest-facing role for someone with passion, precision, and personality, delivering service to the highest standard in a Michelin-guide level environment.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver an impeccable guest experience from start to finish.
- Manage your own section of the dining room with confidence and attention to detail.
- Present and explain dishes with passion, reflecting our focus on Sussex and British produce.
- Pair dishes with wine and beverage suggestions, upselling where appropriate.
- Maintain service flow, liaising closely with the kitchen and wine team.
- Ensure your section is always immaculate in presentation and readiness.
- Anticipate guest needs and personalise their experience wherever possible.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a similar role within a fine dining or premium restaurant.
- A genuine passion for hospitality and guest care.
- Strong knowledge of food and wine (or a willingness to learn quickly).
- Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional manner.
- The ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- A proactive, team-focused attitude.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a creative, award-winning restaurant pushing boundaries in British dining.
- Work with a passionate team dedicated to excellence.
- Competitive salary + service charge.
- Christmas & New Year’s Eve off.
- Private health insurance.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
To apply, send your CV and a short cover note to wilf@etchfood.co.uk
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- What excites you about working at etch?
Experience:
- Restaurant : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ETCH SERVER