Part Time Waiter/Waitress

Job Description

Role: Commis Waiter/Waitress (Part Time)
Restaurant: Issho
Location: Victoria Gate 3rd Floor Rooftop, George St, Leeds LS2 7AU
Salary: Up to £11.50 per hour

Issho combines elevated Japanese cuisine, impeccable service and a striking rooftop setting. As a Commis Waiter/Waitress, you’ll support the front-of-house team in all aspects of service, helping deliver a polished yet relaxed dining experience.

You’ll run food and drinks, clear and reset tables, and assist senior waiters and bartenders while learning Issho’s menus and service standards. This is an ideal entry role into hospitality: no prior experience is required and full on-the-job training is provided.

You’ll be part of D&D London, a group known for premium restaurants and bars. Alongside top-rate pay, you’ll enjoy excellent benefits including staff discounts, free meals on shift, wellbeing support, and access to D&D’s training platform to grow your hospitality skills and career.

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Using the top rate of £11.50/hour:

*Approximate, based on 52 weeks ÷ 12 and assuming consistent hours.

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Job Summary

Part-time Commis Waiter/Waitress role at Issho, a Japanese rooftop restaurant in Leeds. You’ll support service, run food and drinks, and help create a polished yet welcoming guest experience. No experience required; you’ll receive full training, great benefits, staff meals and strong development opportunities within the D&D London group team.

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FAQs

Q1. Do I need previous waiting experience?
No. This is an entry-level role and you’ll be fully trained on the job, though any prior hospitality experience is an advantage.

Q2. What are the typical shifts?
Shifts will be agreed with the restaurant, usually including evenings and weekends, in line with Issho’s opening hours and peak trading times.

Q3. Is food provided on shift?
Yes. You’ll receive free tasty and healthy staff meals while on shift.

Q4. What discounts do I get?
You benefit from 40% discount across D&D restaurants every day, plus other discounts and cashback via the LifeWorks app.

Q5. Can this role lead to progression?
Yes. With D&D’s training platform and internal promotion, you can progress to section waiter, head waiter, supervisor or other roles across the group.

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Expert Analysis

This is a strong entry role into premium hospitality, especially for those interested in Japanese cuisine and a stylish rooftop setting. While hours may be mostly evenings and weekends, the pay, staff meals, training and D&D-wide benefits make it attractive for students or career starters wanting high‑quality experience and progression.

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Location & Logistics Guide

Issho is on the rooftop of Victoria Gate in Leeds city centre, a short walk from Leeds Station and main bus routes. Plan for evening and weekend travel and allow time to navigate the shopping centre. See the exact location and plan your route here:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Issho,+Victoria+Gate+Rooftop,+George+St,+Leeds+LS2+7AU,+UK

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Career Path

Starting as a Commis Waiter/Waitress, you can move into full waiting roles, section head or supervisor positions, then into assistant manager or restaurant manager roles. Within D&D London’s wider portfolio, you can also transition into bar, events, training or head-office roles as your skills and ambitions grow.