Àclèaf - Waiter/Waitress

Philema Hospitality Management Enterprise; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Gym membership

Spa membership

Love to Shop vouchers

Food & Bev discount

BB discount

GAIA skincare discount

Friends & Family rates

Love to Shop vouchers

Wellbeing access

Wagestream access

Length of Service rewards

Cycle to work

Christmas event

Job summary

Àclèaf, located within a historic 16th century manor, seeks a hospitality role to deliver warm, professional service in a Michelin‑starred setting. The role focuses on guest experience, banqueting and front-of-house operations, contributing to unforgettable moments through meticulous service and attention to detail.

Benefits include gym and spa access, staff discounts across the hotels, and wellbeing programs. Starting hourly pay is £12.75 with probation increases and vouchers on completion.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Attention to detail and forward thinking.

Responsibilities

• To ensure all guests receive a warm welcome and the highest level of hospitality during their stay.
• Handle complaints professionally per policy and line with company procedures.
• Work with the Food and Beverage Manager to maximise sales and achieve targets.
• Maintain accurate billing and process all payments per policy; ensure proper reporting.

Job description

Do you like the idea of creating exceptional experiences in a Michelin‑starred restaurant, where every detail of service matters?
Àclèaf is a highly ambitious restaurant that dreams big when it comes to guest experience, delivering warmth, professionalism and unforgettable moments alongside outstanding food and wine.

Àclèaf is situated within Boringdon hall, a 5 star, 16th century
manor house which is also home to Gaia spa and sits on the edge of Dartmoor. Being surrounded by such History, Beauty and Nature are some of the reasons why
Boringdon is fondly know as ‘the Enchanted Place on the Hill’

Employee Benefits

• Tronc / Service charge (Food & Beverage Departments only)
• Complimentary off peak gym & spa membership at Fistral Spa / Gaia Spa
• Tokens & recognition scheme
• 20% discount on Fistral Spa & Gaia Spa treatments
• 25% discount on food & beverage throughout the hotels and restaurants
• 50% discount on bed & breakfast stays throughout the hotels
• 30% discount on GAIA skincare products, 1 complimentary refill and 50% on refills thereafter
• Friends & Family rates across the group
• Recommend & Get Rewarded: £25 in "Love to Shop" vouchers if you recommend a friend to work for us, receive £100 in "Love to Shop" vouchers when they pass probation.
• Access to 360 Wellbeing - https://www.360-wellbeing.co.uk/
• Access to Wagestream - https://wagestream.com/en/
• Length of Service rewards: 1 Year, Afternoon Tea for 2, 3 Years - Dinner for 2 , 5 - 15 Years - 1 additional holiday day per year.
• Cycle 2 work Scheme
• Annual Christmas Event

This role has a starting rate of £12.75 per hour... On successful completion of probation period you will receive an increase to £13.25 per hour and £50 in hotel vouchers.

Key Attributes

• Hospitality Experience (preferred)
• High presentations standards
• Has a calm, can do attitude
• Excellent guest service skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to forward think
• Strong team player with the ability to work autonomously

Role & Responsibilities:

• To ensure all of our guests receive a warm welcome and are
  treated to the up most hospitality and care during their stay with us – we aim
  to provide an unforgettable experience
• To ensure all complaints are minimised and handles
  professionally as in accordance with our policies
• To work in line with company policies and manuals
• Work with the Food and Beverage Manager & Supervisor to
  maximise sales performance and achieve sales in line with targets
• Ensure effective control of stock and staff costs in the
  Restaurant Managers& Supervisor absence.
• To follow all hotel policies as outlined in your training
  manual:
• Serve food and drinks, quickly and efficiently, meeting our five
  star standards.
• Keep up to date with current promotions and new products
• Make guests aware of offers on our great food and drink
  range
• To assist in any function or events set ups in accordance
  with procedures
• To maintain exemplary billing systems and obtain all payments
  from customers in accordance with company Policy, and the accurate accounting
  and processing of all reception sales.
• To observe and comply with cleaning rotas, health and safety,
  food and hygiene regulations
• Ensure high standards of financial and reporting diligence in
  accordance with company policy
• To ensure
  good working relationship with all other departments and communicate
  information throughout the hotel.
• To understand responsibilities in relation to Fire
  Procedures, Health and Safety, COSHH, Infection Control and Emergency Aid.
• All other duties as required