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Fine Dining Plate Waiter - Members Club at Wimbledon
- Up to £27,457 per annum
- 5 out of 7 days per week
- Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health & Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Meals on duty
- Vodaphone discounts
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days + BH’s and additional day off for your birthday
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby's 1st birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On-going training & development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Job Title:
Fine Dining Plate Waiter in The Members’ Dining Room at The All England Lawn Tennis Club
About us:
Food & Drink at Wimbledon is proud to be the official caterer at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), one of the world’s most prestigious sporting venues which annually plays host to The Championships, Wimbledon. The AELTC is a private members’ club, catering year-round for its members, tourists visiting from across the globe, and everyone working behind the scenes to deliver this world-famous event.
Wimbledon is not just about the tennis; it is also a celebration of great food and drink. Here at Wimbledon, we are passionate about showcasing the very best of our British products, reflecting the heritage and history of the AELTC. Put simply, we strive to serve the best food and drink and employ the best staff to deliver a unique experience for our customers.
Want to be a part of Wimbledon? Interested in joining the team that makes it happen? Apply now for this exciting opportunity.
Job Introduction:
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Fine Dining Plate Waiter in The Members’ Dining Room at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.
This role will provide a first class, five-star experience to the Members, and their guests, of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Reporting to the Dining Room senior management team you will assist in a supervisory capacity as required in the Dining Room, Club Room and Bar.
This is one of the world’s iconic sporting locations serving as a private Members Club during 50 weeks of the year and then, for two weeks, hosting The Championships – the world’s premier grass court tennis tournament.
The dining offer within the Clubhouse comprises of a formal dining room serving lunch seven days a week with supper served Monday to Thursday evenings. An all day, less formal offer is available in the Club Room where morning pastries, snack lunches and afternoon tea are served. The Landing Bar is open for morning coffee and an all-day drinks service.
Main Responsibilities
As a Fine Dining Plate Waiter, you will ensure that each customer visiting the Members’ Dining Room enjoys a memorable experience!
Your role:
- To ensure that you provide the highest level of food and customer service at all times and in all areas of the Clubhouse
- To build a relationship with the Members them via first class communication and customer skills
- Be willing to take ownership, to have a ‘can do’ approach to work with the utmost attention to detail
- To maintain excellent working relationships with the team and to lead them via a ‘hands on’ approach to the job
- To deliver service in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Safety law and as required by Compass Group. To ensure that all records that you are responsible for relating to these areas are maintained, recorded and available for inspection
- To report any H&S matters that require attention
- To protect and safeguard all FMC monies, stock and property
- To assist in any other areas of the business, as required and to be available to work the entire length of the Championships in the Royal Room
You will be working an average of 40 hours per week over a 7-day operation.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be enthusiastic, have a can-do attitude and have a good knowledge of service standards.
You:
- Experience of previously working as part of a diverse team in a supervisory capacity
- To have worked in a private Members or five-star establishment with a minimum of two years previous experience
- To be available to work as required in this seven day a week operation
- To engage with the utmost tact with outstanding customer focused skills, and to be at ease when communicating with senior executives from a broad sector of industries
- To be able to demonstrate how these skills have been used, challenges faced and solutions provided
- A confident and out-going personality
- Immaculate personal presentation
- To have a flexible approach to work maintaining a calm and dignified manner at all times
- To be able to plan and prioritize daily requirements and any tasks given to you
Overall you will have bags of personality, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. A real pride and passion for what you do is essential, with the ability to build rapport and long terms relationships with all our key stakeholders.
In return for your skills and dedication, we can offer a competitive salary and a host of great benefits from meals on duty, staff benefits, bespoke and continual training and support.
Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.
Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
D&I
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.
We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
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