Part Time Chinese Restaurant jobs

KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK, and South Korea. As part of its services we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.

Our client, Soultree Ltd(SOOM), a modern Korean BBQ restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, offering a refined yet welcoming Korean dining experience built on quality food, thoughtful service, and strong team culture.

SOOM is looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and motivated Waiting Staff to join their Front of House team. This role is ideal for anyone looking to develop their career in hospitality, with clear opportunities to progress into Supervisor or Manager positions. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Job Summary

Join SOOM - a recently opened, modern Korean BBQ Restaurant in the heart of London’s Covent Garden

We offer a unique Korean dining experience centred around authentic, quality food and warm hospitality.

Be part of a friendly, supportive Front of House team and grow with us from day one.

1. Language Skills

• English : Able to communicate in all situations
• Korean : Preferred
• Chinese/Japanese/Vietnamese/Thai : Preferred

2. What you'll be doing

• Welcoming guests and delivering exceptional customer service
• Explaining menus and assisting with food and drink selections
• Taking orders and serving food and beverages
• Handling payments and closing bills
• Supporting smooth day-to-day restaurant operations
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation across the restaurant
• Assisting with opening and closing procedures
• Completing ad hoc administrative tasks (e.g. basic data input, organising paperwork)
• Following all company policies and standards

3. Experience

• No prior experience required – full training provided
• Experience in a Korean restaurant or similar hospitality environment is a plus

4. Requirements

• Polite, friendly, and professional attitude
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to stay calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Good timekeeping and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK

5. Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Staff meals during shifts
• Employee discounts
• Career development and promotion opportunities

6. Other working conditions

• Shift: 4-hour, 8-hour, and 10-hour shifts / Day and evening shifts
• Work Visa Holders of a visa that allows them to work legally in the UK
• Starting from￡12.71 per hour + Service Charge + Tips (negotiable based on the experience)
• Recruitment: Full-time and Part-Time
• Working hours: 20 to 50 hours a week
• Schedule: 2-5 days a week including Weekends
• Holiday: For 5 working days, 28 days including Bank Holiday

7. Recruitment Process

• 1st: Document review (Written review of submitted documents such as resume, self-introduction letter, and certificate)
• 2nd: Interview (comprehensive evaluation of skills required for job performance through interview and foreign language evaluation)

※ Interview candidates will be notified individually only to those who pass the document screening

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Can you work until midnight?
• Please list the days you can work.
• Can you commute to Soom restaurant in Covent Garden without an issue?
• Can you work during the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)?
• What is your minimum and maximum working hours per week?
• Do you have any work experience at a restaurant?
• Do you have any work experience at a Korean restaurant?
• Can you speak Korean / other Asian language?
• Are you fluent in spoken and written English required for a customer-facing role?
• What type of visa do you have?

Work Location: In person