Waiting staff/food runner

Edinburgh EH7 5QG, UK Req #2108
04 March 2025

This role sits within our Stadia division, catering for fans and visitors at prestigious stadiums across the UK. With matchdays, concerts, conferences, and banquets to be catered for, our specialist teams are experts in adapting to our client's needs with locally sourced seasonal menu's. At the heart of the matchday experience, we bring choice, quality, and value for money to some of the most prestigious sports venues across the UK.

What you'll be doing...

  • Greet and seat guests in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Take food and drink orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Provide detailed information about menu items, including ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring presentation meets our standards.
  • Assist with the setup and clearing of tables, maintaining cleanliness throughout the dining area.
  • Handle customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and courtesy.
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and quality of food.
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe dining environment.
  • Process payments accurately, ensuring all transactions are handled with care.

What can you bring?

  • Prior experience in waiting would be preferred but we are also happy to look at candidates who show great willingness to learn and adopt new skills.
  • Have a genuine interest in working within the hospitality industry. 

Our way of saying thank you... 

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded. As part of our casual team we offer:

  • Free On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work.
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance your work and personal life with out flexible working hours.
  • Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities.

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

  • Workplaces & Office Space
  • Sporting Venues & Stadium
  • Attraction & Heritage Sites
  • Public Sector & Defence
  • Health, Care & Hospitals
  • Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all. 

Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.

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Other details

  • Job Function Colleague
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Hiring Rate £11.44
Location on Google Maps
  • Edinburgh EH7 5QG, UK