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A Front-of-House Job Advert That Good People Reply To

Waiting staff decide in seconds whether an advert is interesting. What matters is the hours, the pay, the tips and whether the place feels friendly.

Works with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, including the free versions.

The matching prompt in Prep List gives you a headline that stands out, an advert of no more than 180 words, a short version for Instagram and your WhatsApp status, and three places where you should post the advert.

What you get

A headline that stands out
An advert of no more than 180 words
A short version for Instagram and WhatsApp status
Three places to post it

What the result looks like

Example for a neighbourhood bistro, shortened

Headline: Love people and good food? Come and join us at The Copper Pot. Waiting staff, part time or casual We are a neighbourhood bistro with 60 seats and plenty of regulars you get to know by first name. Your hours: Friday to Sunday from 5pm, lunchtimes by arrangement. You get: £13.50 per hour plus tips, staff meals, rota two weeks in advance. Experience is nice but not essential. We will train you. Drop us a quick message on WhatsApp: [number] Short version for Instagram: We are looking for new front-of-house team members! Fri to Sun evenings, £13.50/hr plus tips. Just message us.

Prompt 401 in Prep List

A Job Advert Good People Reply To

In the app

The ready-made prompt is part of Prep List.

Already tailored to your restaurant, together with 499 more for reviews, menu, team, Instagram and events.

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Good to know

Adverts with a clear hourly rate or pay range get noticeably more applications. Keep the wording neutral and make sure your advertised pay meets the legal minimum where you trade.

Say roughly how much tips add up to and how they are shared. For many people that is the deciding factor.
A photo of your real team beats any stock photo.
Check the current minimum wage for your area and make sure your advertised pay is above it.

Frequently asked questions

What tone works best in a waiting staff advert?

A friendly, informal tone usually works well in hospitality and lowers the barrier to applying. What matters is that it sounds like your venue.

What must be in the advert?

The role, working hours, pay, what you offer and an easy way to get in touch. Everything else can wait for the conversation.

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