Located on Upper Street, Wahaca Islington brings the best of Mexican Street food to this converted townhouse. Only a short walk away from Angel tube station, Kings Cross and Highbury & Islington tube stations.
At Wahaca, we're all about fresh Mexican food, great people and a little bit of sunshine in every shift. Everything we do is rooted in our founders' values - taking pride in what we do, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun and thinking positively.
We're looking for bartenders who love hospitality:
Lead with warmth and personality
Bring positive energy to every shift
Love connecting with people
Take pride in keeping bar area spotless at all times
Thrive in a fast-paced, buzzing environment
Do you own "Aspirational Service"?
Anticipate needs before our guests ask
Talk about our drinks with genuine passion sharing Wahaca stories and personal recommendations
Stay calm and confident under pressure
Support your team without hesitation
Demonstrate your passion for perfectly crafted cocktails made to our specs using fresh ingredients
People do their best work when they feel looked after - and when our teams thrive, so do our guests. That's why we care just as much about creating a supportive, inclusive place to work as we do about the food we serve - and why we offer a range of great benefits:
FINANCIAL:
70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends
Earn £100 to celebrate your probation and 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 - we are committed to growing our people from within
Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions
Unwind at one of our many events across the year such as WOW Fest!
Celebrate your milestones with a flight to Mexico at 2 years, and a 4-week sabbatical at 5 years
Wahaca was founded by Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby, inspired by a love of the vibrant food of Mexico and a mission to bring its bold flavours to the UK - using great British produce and ingredients sourced with care.
Experience is welcome - but attitude is everything.
If you believe hospitality is about how you make people feel, we want to meet you.
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