Job Description
We are in search of a skilled and committed Waiter/Waitress who possesses a deep passion for food and beverage to support the floor managers in the daily operations of the Fen Bistro, a 40-seater la carte restaurant. As a member of the Baxterstorey team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience. Your responsibilities will include delivering exceptional customer service, warmly welcoming guests, and facilitating seamless communication between the dining area and kitchen.
Job Type: Full Time 40 hours a week
Salary: Up to 13.50 an hour ( 28,080 a year)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional service to our guests
- To successfully participate in the delivery of all food and beverage services
- Take part in the setup of restaurant and events
- Stay up to date with menu offer, specials and any changes in service procedures
- Collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure that the food and beverages are served promptly maintaining quality and presentation standards
- Adhere to all company policies and departmental procedures/trainings
- Liaise with key people in all necessary areas of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards set by the managers
- Deal effectively and courteously with guest requests, and to refer them to the line manager, if necessary
Company Description
Title: Waiter / Waitress
Location: London
Salary: 28,080 a year
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Here at WSH we have an exciting opportunity for experienced and highly motivated Waiter / Waitress for our highly prestigious client in the heart of the City. This role would suit an individual who thrives working in an inclusive, value-driven, dynamic corporate environment.
Our client is an investment bank, about to move their London Campus into one purpose-built HQ at Moorgate. This facility will host 5600 employees, offering a Food Hall style Staff Restaurant, Bistro for informal dining, a Coffee Lounge by day which becomes a licenced bar by night and an unmanned Retail outlet.
Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
Qualifications
- Must have previous restaurant experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Hands on and proactive approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Passion for food and beverage
- Excellent time management
- Strong organisational skills and multitasking abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy in table setup and service delivery
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Knowledge of food and beverage service
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
Join us, and be part of the food revolution!
BaxterStorey Values:
ALWAYS VISIONARY
We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE
We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE
We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.