Job Description
Job description
Head Waiter/Waitress - New Opening - London
Legado - Head Waiter/Waitress - New Opening Head Waiter/Waitress - New Opening - Legado
Salary - Up to 43.000 per annum
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience as a Head Waiter/Waitress in a premium fast-paced restaurant
From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a Head Waiter/Waitress to be part of Legado—a brand new Spanish restaurant opening this summer in Shoreditch.
If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in East London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for experienced waiters/waitresses who share our enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for great food, vibrant hospitality, and delivering a unique culinary experience.
Legado - New Opening
Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food.
With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.
Legado will open summer 2026 in Montacute Yards, just off Shoreditch High Street.
The Position
We're looking for an experienced and energetic Head Waiter/Waitress, but most importantly, we're looking for committed self-starters who are eager to learn, develop and be part of this unique restaurant. Working in a close knit team you'll need to be able to communicate effectively, delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.
The Successful Head Waiter/Waitress will have:
• Prior experience as a Head Waiter/Waitress within a fast-paced restaurant;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;
Benefits & Culture
Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:
Treat Yourself
• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership
Look After Yourself
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions
Progress Yourself
• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
Be Yourself
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards
The Group
JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2026.
The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyle’s, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.
JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.
Head Waiter/Waitress - New Opening - London
Legado - Head Waiter/Waitress - New Opening Head Waiter/Waitress - New Opening - Legado
Salary - Up to 43.000 per annum
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience as a Head Waiter/Waitress in a premium fast-paced restaurant
From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a Head Waiter/Waitress to be part of Legado—a brand new Spanish restaurant opening this summer in Shoreditch.
If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in East London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for experienced waiters/waitresses who share our enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for great food, vibrant hospitality, and delivering a unique culinary experience.
Legado - New Opening
Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food.
With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.
Legado will open summer 2026 in Montacute Yards, just off Shoreditch High Street.
The Position
We're looking for an experienced and energetic Head Waiter/Waitress, but most importantly, we're looking for committed self-starters who are eager to learn, develop and be part of this unique restaurant. Working in a close knit team you'll need to be able to communicate effectively, delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.
The Successful Head Waiter/Waitress will have:
• Prior experience as a Head Waiter/Waitress within a fast-paced restaurant;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;
Benefits & Culture
Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:
Treat Yourself
• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership
Look After Yourself
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions
Progress Yourself
• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
Be Yourself
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards
The Group
JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2026.
The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyle’s, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.
JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Head Waiter/waitress - New Opening - London position is now open for candidates interested in the Waiter / Steward Jobs sector. This role in Greater London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Waiter / Steward Jobs is a plus.
