Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our new restaurant, working along side a chef owner. Please apply to hear in more detail about this opportunity.

Welcome to Sonder, your new neighbourhood bistro inspired by travel. This is a new, independent restaurant based in the Canton / Pontcanna area.

Sonder has a chef owner, who has a passion for hospitality, having worked in professional kitchens for over 13 years. We are looking to add into this small but experienced core team that already exists. We really value having fun at work, and believe the vibe runs through the restaurant and resonates with our guests.

We believe in premium service and ingredients, but are dedicated to making a relaxed and welcoming vibe. Sonder is about the people- both our employees and our guests. All of our food is made in house, alongside in house butchery and baking.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge, who wants to be a part of a new restaurant, as well as the opportunity to grow with the company and be at the forefront of all new opportunities that could present themself in the future. It is an amazing chance to learn from some very experienced people in our team who can help you if you have ambitions to progress in the hospitality sector.

If you feel like you share our values in hospitality and want to hear in much more detail about the job then please get in touch.

The front of house head waiter/supervisor role with include the following responsibilities:

- Learning new dishes with a menu that changes seasonally.

- Being able to turn up on time and follow uniform standards.

- Being attentive and pro-active.

- Being positive on a daily basis.

- Having a strong personality and being able to multi task / not be flustered when busy.

- Have experience working in a fast pace enviroment.

- Have experience eating out at restaurants (understand what makes good service / what you potentially don't enjoy in other restaurants that you can make sure doesn't come into your service!)

- Be confident, having a genuine interest in people will be a big plus for you for this job.

- Become the face of the business and help create great customer relations, helping to build relationships with regular guests.

- Being a team player and helping with close downs, jumping on other sections such as glass wash, polishing glasses, helping on the door if needed, running drinks & food.

If this is you then please apply to hear more, I will be in touch!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.50-16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Every weekend Monday to Friday Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Pontcanna CF10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Tell us about the best restaurant experience you have had!
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/08/2025