Waiting Staff Part time - Portsmouth
Prezzo
ÂŁ9.00 - ÂŁ10.52 per hour plus tronc
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Part time
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Prezzo
Prezzo is a restaurant chain. They serve Italian food.
Job description from Prezzo
Waiting Staff - Part Time
Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.
That's why we're looking for enthusiastic Waiting Staff to join us at Prezzo to help us create magical experiences for our guests, no matter the occasion.
(Previous experience is desirable but not essential)
THE ROLE
- Providing a quick, friendly, and professional service always.
- Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Have a strong #OneTeam (one of core values!) work ethic and drive to help others.
- Ensure orders are taken promptly and queries dealt with.
- Share your knowledge and recommendations of the menu to our guests.
Our 'Deal'; What's in it for you?
- Take your birthday off on us! (Christmas & Boxing Day off too)
- Be part of 'Grow', Our internal development programme. We will give you a career to be proud of.
- Free company uniforms.
- Free food on shift.
- Bring up to 11 friends or family members and get 50% off your total bill.
- Cash in by referring new employees using our 'More People Like You' scheme.
- 'Wagestream'; Release your wages flexibly throughout the month!
- Dedicated wellbeing & mental health support and access GP services.
- Welcoming, fun & culturally diverse working environment.
Where is our Restaurant?
Our Port Solent branch has now reopened after a recent refurbishment.
Situated on the Boardwalk right opposite the harbour. Prezzo Port Solent is the ideal place to relax with family and friends. Guests can enjoy a fantastic view of the harbour either from inside the restaurant or from the lovely outside dining area. Prezzo Port Solent is situated a stunning waterfront location, capturing beautiful views from the terrace and offering Al Fresco dining in the warm seasons.
Our Values:
One Team... working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.
Genuine Connection... building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.
Drive to Succeed... being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it's hard, to help improve and grow.
Pride... making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.
Our Awards
We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:
- 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
- 'Best use of Benefits Technology' at the Employee Benefits Awards
- 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
- 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards
- 'Best Pizza Restaurant - Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards
We have also been nominated for:
- 'Best Mental Health Strategy' at the Employee Benefits Awards
- 'Recycling excellence' and 'Partnership excellence' at the National Recycling Forum
We also have a big focus on mental health and wellbeing, and we're proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level 'London Health Workplace Award'.
Apply Now!
At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.
Job insights from Breakroom
Waiters and waitresses
Waiters and waitresses serve food and drinks to customers in restaurants and cafes
What you’ll do as a waiter or waitress:
- Serve food and drink
- Deal with customers
- Take payments
- Be responsible for health and safety
- Take orders and listen to customers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Walking
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
- Dealing with customers
- Using a computer
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Prezzo pay waitresses enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
94% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Prezzo pay waitresses market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
74% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do waitresses at Prezzo get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
81% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Prezzo pay waitresses sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do waitresses at Prezzo do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
88% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do waitresses get of their shift pattern at Prezzo?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 68% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 16% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 5% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Needs improving
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Most people worry about their hours
Do waitresses at Prezzo worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
68% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do waitresses at Prezzo get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for waitresses at Prezzo to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for waitresses to book a holiday at Prezzo?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
44% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Prezzo managers change waitresses shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
80% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for waitresses to take sick leave at Prezzo?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is waitresses at Prezzo job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
71% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do waitresses at Prezzo feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do waitresses at Prezzo get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
73% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for waitresses to work at Prezzo?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
76% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do waitresses at Prezzo enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do waitresses at Prezzo recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do waitresses get enough training when they start at Prezzo?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are waitresses given support to progress at Prezzo?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do waitresses think Prezzo head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do waitresses feel well informed about how Prezzo is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Prezzo employees say about their job
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Best thing
Talking to people
Worst thing
Stressful, unexpected, physically exhausting, understaffed.
Duty manager at Prezzo, December 2024
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Best thing
Some of the staff
Staff food
50 percent staff discount
25 percent or somtimes rarely 40 percent friends and family discountWorst thing
Getting rota last minute either on a saterday night or a Sunday
Working every week end every monthWaiter at Prezzo, October 2024
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