Company
Akub Restaurant
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£13 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
Job description
Join our team at Akub, the upcoming modern Palestinian cuisine restaurant in Notting Hill.
Chef Fadi Kattan & his team are looking for a passionate and talented Bartender to join the Akub team which would love to side hustle also the Floor from time to time.
You will be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and passion for authentic food and brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team and the community.
We are looking for a Bartender who:
- Is able to work autonomously
- is comfortable with Stock Management
- will help the Team in maintaining high standards of service and BOH compliance
- is a Team Player
- is an active listener and has an excellent level of communication
- is passionate about customer service, food and cocktails
- is hands on and able to think on their feet
- is proud of the produce we serve, and wants to be an ambassador for our concept
- is used to dealing with different types of clientele with guests’ satisfaction being the top priority
- has strong training skills and love to develop staff at all levels
- show initiative to take on new challenges and solve problems as they arise.
- be happy to work as part of a team, whilst being able to work independently when required.
What we offer:
week based on 35/40 hours
Mix of single shift and double shift
Free food on shift
Paid trainings
Great opportunity to join an expanding company
Opportunity to join a real foodie company with a focus on quality
Starting at £13 p/h for the first probation time. + tronc
The restaurant is closed every Sunday evening and Mondays
...and above all, the opportunity of being part of one of the most amazing & unique restaurant on the London scene!
If the above sounds like you then please apply to find out more.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount
Work Location: In person
Chef Fadi Kattan & his team are looking for a passionate and talented Bartender to join the Akub team which would love to side hustle also the Floor from time to time.
You will be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and passion for authentic food and brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team and the community.
We are looking for a Bartender who:
- Is able to work autonomously
- is comfortable with Stock Management
- will help the Team in maintaining high standards of service and BOH compliance
- is a Team Player
- is an active listener and has an excellent level of communication
- is passionate about customer service, food and cocktails
- is hands on and able to think on their feet
- is proud of the produce we serve, and wants to be an ambassador for our concept
- is used to dealing with different types of clientele with guests’ satisfaction being the top priority
- has strong training skills and love to develop staff at all levels
- show initiative to take on new challenges and solve problems as they arise.
- be happy to work as part of a team, whilst being able to work independently when required.
What we offer:
week based on 35/40 hours
Mix of single shift and double shift
Free food on shift
Paid trainings
Great opportunity to join an expanding company
Opportunity to join a real foodie company with a focus on quality
Starting at £13 p/h for the first probation time. + tronc
The restaurant is closed every Sunday evening and Mondays
...and above all, the opportunity of being part of one of the most amazing & unique restaurant on the London scene!
If the above sounds like you then please apply to find out more.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount
Work Location: In person
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