Restaurant jobs in Kirkham

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, confident and hardworking individual to join our team at Elvin’s Kirkham!

This is a varied, hands-on role combining front-of-house service with kitchen support, so we’re looking for someone who is just as comfortable welcoming customers and serving food as they are rolling up their sleeves and helping behind the scenes.

We’re a busy, fast-paced street food restaurant, and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Everyone helps wherever they’re needed, and no two shifts are necessarily the same.

Your Responsibilities

Front of House & Customer Service

• Welcoming customers with a warm, friendly and positive attitude.
• Taking orders accurately and confidently, including over the phone.
• Serving food and drinks efficiently and professionally.
• Having a good understanding of our menu and confidently recommending dishes, extras, sides and drinks to increase sales.
• Handling customer enquiries and resolving minor issues professionally.
• Processing payments and handling cash.
• Keeping the dining area, tables and customer facilities clean, tidy and presentable.

Kitchen Support & Food Preparation

• Assisting with basic food preparation, including preparing ingredients, assembling dishes and portioning food.
• Supporting kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Packing takeaway and delivery orders accurately.
• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Carrying out general kitchen porter duties.
• Cleaning and sanitising work surfaces, equipment and food preparation areas.
• Following food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures.

General Duties

• Completing opening and closing cleaning tasks.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant.
• Supporting colleagues across all areas of the business.
• Taking initiative and identifying what needs doing without always being asked.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience working in hospitality is essential. We’re looking for someone who understands the demands of a busy restaurant, café or similar food service environment and can confidently hit the ground running.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Bubbly, outgoing and confident, with a naturally friendly personality.
• Experienced in hospitality, particularly customer-facing roles.
• Comfortable engaging with customers, making recommendations and upselling.
• Hardworking, reliable and punctual.
• Proactive, with the ability to use their initiative.
• A strong team player who is willing to help wherever needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding environment.
• Organised, efficient and attentive to detail.
• Happy to undertake cleaning, washing-up and kitchen duties as part of their normal responsibilities.
• Able to remain calm, positive and professional during busy periods.

Availability & Flexibility

Please read this section carefully before applying.

We need someone who can offer genuine flexibility across the week.

• Shifts may include daytimes, evenings and weekends.
• Some shifts may involve late evening finishes, particularly when completing closing and cleaning duties.
• Availability during weekends is essential.
• Shift patterns and hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Applicants must be comfortable working across both front-of-house and kitchen duties, sometimes within the same shift.

A Few Things to Know Before Applying

We believe in being transparent about what the job involves.

This is not exclusively a waiter/waitress position. There will be times when you’re serving customers, taking orders and recommending dishes, and other times when you’re preparing food, washing dishes, cleaning or supporting the kitchen.

The role can be physically demanding, with long periods spent on your feet, particularly during busy services.

We’re a small, hardworking team, and we expect everyone to contribute equally to keeping the restaurant running smoothly.

In return, you’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team where your contribution genuinely matters.

Interested?

If you have previous hospitality experience, a great personality, a strong work ethic and the flexibility we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Mobile: 07553301392

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour

Work Location: In person