Waiter

Crispin at Studio Voltaire – Waiter
Salary: £14.77 – £15.77

About Us

Crispin at Studio Voltaire is our vibrant, all-day restaurant and bar set within one of London’s leading contemporary arts organisations in Clapham. Part of the HAM Restaurants group (behind Crispin, Bar Crispin, Bistro Freddie & Canal), we bring together bold, seasonal cooking, natural wines, and warm, relaxed hospitality in a unique setting that celebrates creativity and culture.

Whether it’s morning coffee, a long lunch, pre-exhibition drinks, or dinner with friends, our guests come for fresh flavours, great wine, and the easy-going atmosphere that Crispin is known for. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic, charismatic Waiter to join our team and help deliver memorable experiences that keep guests coming back.

Why You’ll Love This Role

At Crispin, every day feels different. You might be serving lunch to locals, recommending a natural wine by the glass in the evening, or welcoming guests from an exhibition opening. You’ll be part of a close-knit team where creativity, energy, and personality are celebrated, and where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about food, wine, and hospitality in a supportive, inspiring environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Exceptional Service: Greet every guest with warmth and confidence, ensuring they feel at home.
• Food & Wine Knowledge: Share our menus with enthusiasm, recommend dishes, and guide guests through our list of natural wines.
• Creating Atmosphere: Bring positivity and personality to the floor, helping keep service smooth, upbeat, and welcoming.
• Team Spirit: Work closely with colleagues to deliver seamless service.
• High Standards: Maintain a clean, organised floor and uphold health & safety practices.
• Events Support: Assist with private dinners, gallery openings, and special events, ensuring smooth and seamless service.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a busy, quality-driven restaurant, (preferred, not essential).
• A genuine love of hospitality, you thrive when making people feel welcome.
• Curiosity and interest in food and natural wine, with a desire to learn more.
• A positive, can-do attitude with great communication skills.
• Reliability, calmness, and a team-first mindset.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A fun, friendly, supportive, and inclusive team that feels like family.
• Great opportunities to grow your food & wine knowledge.
• Delicious, freshly cooked team meals every shift.
• Flexible shifts (days and evenings) with set days off – Monday, Tuesday and Sunday evenings off.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonus of up to £1000.
• 50% off dining across all HAM. Restaurant locations.
• 20% off wine retail.
• Access to Wagestream benefits & flexible pay.
• Enhanced parental leave, including “paw-ternity” for pet parents.
• Up to 28 days holiday (increasing with length of service up to 36 days!).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Wisdom App for health & wellbeing.
• Be part of a creative, ambitious, and growing hospitality group with real opportunities for progression.