Description
We are seeking a Commis de Salle to join our team at Soho House Paris.
As a Commis de Salle, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dining area, facilitating communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Responsibilities:
- Serve food and drink orders, liaising between the dining area and kitchen
- Act as a relay between front-of-house and back-office teams, including kitchen and dishwashing
- Ensure accurate communication of orders to chefs, taking care with priorities and special requests, such as dietary allergies
- Assist senior staff with table setting, ensuring necessary equipment is available
- Familiarise yourself with menus and dish compositions
- Ensure food and drinks are served in accordance with health and safety standards
- Interact with guests, take additional orders, and serve beverages during meals
- Clear tables and reset them for new guests
- Respond to guest queries about ingredients and menu items
- Escalate guest feedback and special requests to management
- Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant at all times
Profile:
- Understand hygiene and food safety regulations
- Show an interest in the hospitality industry; previous experience in a bar or restaurant is desirable but not essential
- Be physically fit to carry trays
- Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Present yourself in line with our standards
- Display strong interpersonal skills
- A hospitality-related qualification is a plus
Benefits:
- Basic salary: €2,227.89 + meal allowances
- 39-hour contract, with continuous shifts (no breaks)
- Guaranteed public holidays from date of hire
- Bolt taxi service from 12:30 AM (monthly allowance of €240-320)
- On-site cafeteria with meals available
- Soho Friends Membership (discounted rates, 50% off food and drink)
- Long-service bonus
- Uniform provided
- 50% reimbursement of transport costs
- Corporate health insurance with optional extras
- Group sports and wellness classes (running, yoga, boxing, HIIT...)
- Monthly film screenings and social activities (ping-pong tournaments, after-work events...)
- Training and career development opportunities
- Discounts on Cowshed and Soho Home products