Bar/Waiting Staff

THE COMPANY

Dobson & Parnell is a bustling, smart, reliable, grown-up casual fine-dine restaurant on Newcastle’s vibrant quayside. Specialising in perfectly-executed, refined British and European cuisine, utilising preserving techniques and using ethically-sourced local, sustainable and seasonal produce.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working hours- we want you to have a work-life balance too
• Staff discount at all the restaurants in our group
• Company Pension Scheme & Wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays
• The opportunity to work for a well-respected restaurant group where people development is at the heart of our culture
• An array of learning courses in which you can attend - the sky is the limit with your development with us, we nourish your skills and talents to develop leaders of the future
• Meals on duty

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The main purpose of this role will be to take orders and carry food and drink to the guest’s table
• You are responsible for effectively and efficiently completing every task required, including setting up the restaurant, running a section if required, cleaning and closing down.
• You may be required to serve drinks behind the bar and serve wine at a guests table
• Mixing a variety of different cocktails consistently

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• The successful candidates will have at least one year’s relevant experience, a friendly personality, excellent customer care skills and good attention to detail.
• You must have great organisation skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Good knowledge of food and wine is also essential to these roles.

WHY COME WORK FOR US

The Hooked-on Group is the parent company of Blackfriars Restaurant and Dobson & Parnell in Newcastle and Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay.

Staff are the core of our business and our most valued asset. We look for people with a positive attitude, friendly personality and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service. In return, we offer plenty of training, lots of opportunities to show initiative and a friendly team-work atmosphere. We invest in our staff and help them learn the skills necessary to progress within our teams. Your career matters to us; we’re extremely proud of our progression stories

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newcastle Upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
• wine service: 1 year (preferred)
• Restaurant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person