A stone's throw from Princess Street, Edinburgh Waverley Station and St. Andrew's Square. Wahaca, Edinburgh offers freshly shaken margaritas, tasty tacos and is definitely a cool place to work and eat!
Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally.
Rooted in our founders' values, we serve a taste of Mexican sunshine through showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe every meal should be an adventure and every guest a friend.
We are currently looking for a Waiter who reflect warmth, integrity, and a true spirit of hospitality, alongside a passion for fresh food, delicious cocktails, and creating memorable guest experiences through teamwork
How you'll drive the success:
· Be the driving force of exceptional service and take guests on an unforgettable food journey through Mexican vibrant flavours
· Showcase your passion and knowledge for our food and drinks
· Work together with your team to create a positive, fun and efficient experience
People do their best work when they feel looked after inside and outside of work -because when our teams thrive, so do our guests. Creating a supportive, inclusive and energising environment is just as important to us as delivering great food and service. That's why we offer a range of great benefits:
FINANCIAL:
- 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends
- £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca
- Up to £1000 through friend referrals
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay
- Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Stream
HEALTH AND WELLBEING:
- Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs
- Support from our Employee Assistance programme, The Burnt Chef Project
- Time off for when needed; like your child's first day at school
DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL:
- Own development plan and clear career path - we are committed to growing our people from within
- Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions
- Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year such as WOW Fest!
- Celebrate your milestones with our Tacoversaries - a £50 voucher at 1 year, a flight to Mexico at 2 years, and a 4-week paid sabbatical at 5 years
If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team!
