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 staff in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for restaurant workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £10.50 per hour and those aged 16-17 receive £7.55 per hour, with no separate rate for hospitality roles. Employers must pay this for all hours worked including training shifts.
What visa is required for non-UK citizens to work in restaurant jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, restaurant roles below skilled worker threshold require a Seasonal Worker visa valid for up to 6 months with a £1,270 maintenance fund shown. The visa costs £298 and allows work only with a licensed sponsor in hospitality. Extensions are not permitted beyond the 6-month limit.
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As per GOV.UK, no formal qualification is mandatory but employers require a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate for handling food in restaurants. The certificate must be obtained within 3 months of starting and costs £20-£50 for the 6-hour course. Experience is not required for entry-level roles.
How many hours can I work per week in a UK restaurant job and what holiday entitlement applies in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, restaurant workers have a maximum 48-hour average working week under the Working Time Regulations unless they opt out. Full-time staff receive 5.6 weeks of paid holiday including bank holidays for a 40-hour contract. Part-time staff accrue holiday pro-rata at 12.07% of hours worked.
