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About manteca.
manteca is a nose-to-tail restaurant founded by Chris Leach and David Carter. It began its life as a pop up in Soho before relocating to its permanent brick-and-mortar address in Shoreditch in 2021.
Meaning ‘lard’ in Spanish, manteca champions sustainable practices in every aspect, from whole-animal butchery, hand-rolled pastas, and house-made breads to wood-fired cuts and our own in-house salumeria. Our ethos is minimal-wastage, sustainable cooking which utilises as much of the animal or produce as possible. We are truly supplier led with twice daily changing menus.
The wine list celebrates low-intervention and classic fine wines from Italy, broader Europe, and further afield north America. We also have an Amari-focused cocktail list.
We relocated to Shoreditch in November 2021 to critical acclaim and have since been recognised with noteworthy awards such as Time Out’sTop100 London restaurants, the National Restaurant Awards, and a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.
We are proud to be an independent business grounded purely in hospitality backgrounds. We invite all to sit at the table with us. we promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers.
About the role.
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic head waiter / waiteress to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. While experience in a similar role is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself. mantecais as dynamic as it is fast paced, ideal for those who thrive on bustling environments.
Responsibilities.
Represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism.
Be a warm and welcoming to all guests.
Facilitate a memorable dining experience for all guests.
Be a supportive team member for wider floor and kitchen teams.
Support with the upkeep of the restaurant aesthetics, and through routine tasks on site both in and out of service.
Be an ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests.
Requirements.
Prior experience in a similar setting desirable but not essential.
We offer.
£200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses.
£500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus.
Cycle-to-work scheme
50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites.
Cost price wine through our suppliers.
International trips for top performers.
In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
Trips to meet suppliers and producers.
Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
Whole team staff parties.
Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
Christmas eve, Christmas day, boxing day & New Year’s Day off.
Pay increase every year of service for up to five years.
Access up to 50% of your pay early through wagestream.
28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year.
Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from underrepresented background to apply. If your experience does not exactly match the job description, but you still feel you would be the right fit for our team, we look forward to hearing from you.
