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Waiter, Onihei

On-site in San Sebastián·Added yesterday (last checked 13 Nov)

Basque Culinary Center

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Our summary

Hours: Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, San Sebastián
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Other languages: Basque

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous experience as a waiter or waitress, preferably in gastronomic restaurants or establishments with refined service.
Ability to organize and carry out dining room service autonomously.
Excellent communication skills, customer service, and professional manner.
Interest in Japanese gastronomy and willingness to learn its particularities.
Ability to coordinate with the kitchen and attend to the timing of the tasting menu.
Organized, responsible, resourceful person with attention to detail.

Nice to have

We value professionalism, discretion, languages, and attention to detail.
Knowledge of wines, sakes, and beverage service will be valued.
Knowledge of English and Basque will be valued. Previous experience in Japanese gastronomy is not essential.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Two consecutive days of weekly rest, Sunday and Monday.
Joining a new Japanese gastronomic project in Donostia-San Sebastián.
Opportunity to be part of the team from the restaurant's opening and participate in the development of its dining room service.
Indefinite contract and a project with a vocation for stability.
Small team and direct contact with the chef.
Training in Japanese gastronomy, tasting menus, and Japanese hospitality philosophy.
Service organized around tasting menus and reservations, with special attention to the quality of the experience.
Professional, friendly work environment oriented towards excellence.

The role

ONIHEI is a new Japanese restaurant in Donostia-San Sebastián, specializing in kaiseki cuisine: tasting menus where seasonal products, presentation, and attention to every detail are the protagonists.

We have a kitchen team led by a Japanese chef and we seek to bring that same dedication to the dining room service. We are looking for an experienced waiter/waitress with a personable manner and the ability to work autonomously, who wants to be part of the project from its beginnings and offer a refined and personalized gastronomic experience.

What you'll do

Functions:

Prepare and organize the dining room.
Receive and attend to diners.
Present and explain each course of the menu.
Serve wines, sakes, and other beverages.
Coordinate timing with the kitchen.
Manage reservations.
Maintain the order and presentation of the dining room.

About Basque Culinary Center

Basque Culinary Center is a prestigious culinary education and research institution located in San Sebastián, Spain. Founded in 2009, it is a joint initiative of the Basque Government and the University of Mondragón, offering degrees in gastronomy and culinary arts, as well as research and innovation in the food sector. It is widely recognized as one of the top culinary schools in the world, with a strong focus on promoting Basque cuisine and gastronomy globally.

For international professionals, the Basque Culinary Center offers a unique environment in the heart of Spain's culinary capital, San Sebastián. The institution attracts students and professionals from around the world, fostering a multicultural and innovative atmosphere. While the current open roles are primarily in hospitality and restaurant operations, the center also provides opportunities in education, research, and event management, making it an attractive destination for those passionate about gastronomy and food innovation.

Founded: 2009
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: San Sebastián, Spain
In Spain: San Sebastián

Good to know if you are moving

Located in San Sebastián, a city renowned for its high quality of life and world-class gastronomy.
Offers a multicultural environment with students and professionals from over 30 countries.
Provides opportunities in both education and research, as well as in its associated restaurants and ventures.
The center is a hub for culinary innovation, with strong ties to the Basque food industry.
San Sebastián is a coastal city with a mild climate and a vibrant cultural scene, ideal for internationals.

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