
Senior Waiter/ess
Job Description
Hourly salary: Up to £17 per hour including Service Charge
Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for the second year in a row and recently recognised as one of CODE's Happiest Places to work 2026, Kricket is a collection of modern Indian restaurants that combine British ingredients with the flavours and aromas of India. Having started life in a 20-seater shipping container at Pop Brixton, Kricket now operates permanent locations in Brixton, Canary Wharf and Soho alongside our award-winning bar concept, SOMA. The group is looking to grow further in London and internationally.
Opened in 2025, in the heart of Shoreditch, is a 120-cover restaurant and bar, housed in a restored Victorian dispensary. It’s an evolution of the Kricket brand, featuring our first all-day café and bar concept alongside our signature restaurant experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a Senior Waiter/ess to join the Shoreditch team! Someone who can run any section on the floor with ease and confidence. You will be responsible for enhancing the guests experience by bringing prior knowlegde, personailty, and bundles of energy! The perfect candidate will support the wider front of house management team by carrying out daily tasks and duties.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
An experienced front of house professional who is confident taking ownership of any section.
A team player who is supportive and collaborative.
A charismatic and engaging personality who understands our brand, team culture, and, most of all, our customers.
Passion for service, people, and hospitality.
* All-day dining experience is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
Reward Yourself
50% off the total bill, across the group at any time, any day, for you and up to 3 guests.
Cost price wine.
Extra day of holiday after two years with the company (capped at 35 days).
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day off.
Code Membership
Employee referral scheme up to £500.
Be Yourself
Membership to Hospitality Rewards, with 24/7 access to its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental, emotional, and financial support alongside hundreds of discounts.
Access to Wagestream, which allows you to access a portion of your earned wages in real-time.
Loyalty rewards, including a 5-year anniversary dinner with the founders, a once-in-a-lifetime trip to India, and a 5-week paid sabbatical.
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay & Baby First Aid classes for new parents.
* Free mortgage advice.
Progress Yourself
Personal development plans.
Regular training sessions (both internal and external).
WSET courses for relevant roles.
Regular supplier trips.
We believe in a culture that promotes inclusivity and respect - everyone is welcome!
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