Head Waiter

Leydi is a Modern Turkish restaurant bringing the all-day food culture of Istanbul to London from breakfast until late with expertly-prepared mangal meat & fish, heritage grain wood-fired breads, low intervention wines and a sophisticated and fun ambience.

Leydi brings the legendary flavours of Istanbul to central London. Where guests once had to travel to the wider districts of the capital to search for the authentic Turkish flavours. Unique to the area, Leydi brings these modern flavours in a light, bright and contemporary Central London setting.

Leydi has a bustling dining room filled with laughter, distant clattering pans, complete with dinners that turn into dancing with punchy cocktails, magnums of wine and an East meets West soundtrack.

Leydi is part of Hyde London City, marking the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveller.

We’re on the lookout for a Head Waiter to be the face of our guests’ experience, bringing your own flavour to their table. Leading, guiding and mentoring the team to ensure guests have a blast from start to finish.

What you’ll do…

• Lead, train and guide the team, making sure they know menu inside and out.
• Rocking the set up and breakdown of the floor, service stations, and backstage areas.
• Meeting and greeting guests, finding appropriate seating, and accommodating requests.
• Owning the guest experience and creating unforgettable moments throughout their visit.
• Check reservations system for bookings and special requests.
• Stocking of condiments and assisting with stock system.
• Cleaning of all restaurant spaces including all areas that the guests will travel.
• Keeping the beat with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

What we’re looking for…

• Previous experience in a busy Front of House role; you genuinely care about making people feel looked after.
• Nothing is an issue for you - you know what our guests want even before they do.
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.

What's in it for you...

• Opportunity to take party in an amazing opening team, Hyde is doing it differently.
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer.  We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.