Why join Toby Carvery as waiting staff?

At Toby Carvery, we’re the Home of the Roast, where every day is a Sunday. Guests might come for the perfectly ruffled potatoes, giant Yorkies and all the trimmings, but it’s our people who help make every visit one to remember.

As waiting staff, you’ll be right at the heart of it. You’ll welcome guests, serve food and drinks, work alongside the wider restaurant team and help keep things running smoothly when the roast rush is in full swing.

If you’re looking for a sociable job where you can bring your personality to work and learn new skills, a Toby Carvery front-of-house job could be right up your street.

What do waiting staff do at Toby Carvery?

As waiting staff, you’ll be one of the friendly faces our guests remember.

Every shift is different, but you could be:

• Welcoming guests and helping them settle in
• Taking orders and serving food and drinks
• Getting to know the menu so you can answer questions and make recommendations
• Checking in with guests and making sure they have everything they need
• Keeping guest areas clean, safe and ready for service
• Working closely with the kitchen, bar, and wider restaurant team
• Advising where the carvery is or supporting with refill drinks

And you won’t necessarily stick to one part of the restaurant.

As a waiting staff at Toby Carvery, you can become a master of all trades. With training and support from us, you could learn to help out in the kitchen or on the bar too.

It’s a chance to get stuck in, see how the whole restaurant comes together and build plenty of hands-on hospitality experience along the way.

What is working front of house at Toby Carvery really like?

There’s a real buzz when Toby Carvery gets busy.

Guests are arriving, tables need looking after and the carvery is in full swing. During a packed Sunday service, you’ll need to keep moving and be ready to lend a hand wherever it’s needed.

That’s where being part of a good team really counts.

Front-of-house, bar, carvery and kitchen teams all play their part in keeping service moving and making sure guests go home happy. When everyone pulls together, even the busiest shifts can be some of the most rewarding.

Find out more about the importance of great customer service in hospitality.

Why choose a front-of-house job at Toby Carvery?

A great Toby Carvery experience is about more than what’s on the plate.

Our restaurants brings people together over great food. Whether guests are joining us for a family meal, a midweek catch-up or their favourite roast dinner with all the trimmings, our waiting staff help create the friendly atmosphere that keeps them coming back.

Great service doesn’t mean following a script, either.

It’s about getting to know your guests and helping make their visit feel personal. If you’re naturally sociable, enjoy meeting different people and like being somewhere with plenty going on, you could feel right at home.

You’ll also be part of the wider M&B family, opening up opportunities to learn, develop and explore different hospitality roles as your experience grows.

Not sure which side of hospitality suits you? Take a look at our guide to front-of-house and back-of-house roles.

What skills do you need for a Toby Carvery front-of-house job?

You don’t need to turn up on day one knowing everything.

What matters is having a positive attitude, enjoying working with people and being willing to learn. We’ll give you training and support to help with the rest.

Working front of house can help you develop:

• Confident communication
• Great guest service
• Teamwork
• The ability to stay calm when things get busy
• Problem-solving
• Organisation and attention to detail
• Food and drink knowledge

What are the benefits of working at Toby Carvery?

Working hard should come with some good stuff in return.

As part of M&B, Toby Carvery waiting staff can access a range of benefits and perks designed to support you both at work and beyond it.

Benefits can include flexible shifts, discounts across M&B brands, savings for friends and family, financial wellbeing support, a pension and a range of shopping, gym and wellbeing benefits.

So, when you fancy enjoying a Toby Carvery from the other side of the table, that team discount could come in very handy.

Can you build a hospitality career from a front-of-house job?

Absolutely.

But there’s no single route you have to follow.

You might discover that guest service is your thing, decide you want to lead a team or find yourself interested in another part of the restaurant altogether. There are plenty of opportunities to keep learning across Toby Carvery and the wider M&B family.

Explore Toby Carvery management jobs and careers to see where your hospitality career could take you.

Ready to join the Toby Carvery team?

Front of house at Toby Carvery is fast-paced and all about making people feel welcome.

You’ll learn as you go and work alongside a team that pulls together when things get busy. Whether you’re looking for your first hospitality job, something flexible around the rest of your life or the beginning of a longer-term career, there could be a place for you at the Home of the Roast.

Explore the latest Toby Carvery bar and waiting jobs and find your next opportunity.