Cities
Bartender/Waitress
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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What is the National Living Wage rate for restaurant workers aged 21 and over in the UK from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for restaurant roles such as waiters and kitchen staff aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at the same rate. This applies to all restaurant jobs regardless of contract type.
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What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for full-time restaurant staff in the UK?
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