Breakfast Waiter / Waitress

Sloane Place; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sloane Place in London Chelsea is seeking an experienced Breakfast Waiter/Waitress to join our premium Food & Beverage team. The role focuses on delivering a warm, attentive breakfast service to members and guests in a private club environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a similar premium setting, excellent English, and a thorough understanding of breakfast service etiquette. The position requires a professional appearance and teamwork within a busy club.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Breakfast Waiter/Waitress within a premium club or high-end dining.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of table service etiquette and dietary considerations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, professional welcome to members and guests.
• Explain breakfast dishes and daily specials confidently.
• Take orders accurately and relay to kitchen.
• Deliver food and beverages with presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and well-presented restaurant during service.
• Assist with opening, closing, and side duties.

Skills

Breakfast service

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time – Early start times – available 7 days a week
Location: London - Chelsea
Reports To: Breakfast Manager / Restaurant Manager

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic BreakfastWaiter/Waitress to join our Food & Beverage team at an established Londonprivate members' club.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who hasprevious experience working within a similar premium hospitality environmentand understands the importance of delivering an exceptional breakfastexperience.

The successful candidate will take pride in providing warm,attentive and professional service, ensuring that every member and guestreceives a consistently high standard of hospitality from the moment theyarrive.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will play animportant role in the smooth running of the breakfast operation, demonstratingexcellent product knowledge, attention to detail and a genuine passion forservice.

Key Responsibilities

Member & Guest Experience

• Delivera warm, professional and personalised welcome to all members and theirguests.
• Buildpositive relationships with members, recognising regular guests andunderstanding their individual preferences.
• Maintaina visible and attentive presence throughout the breakfast service.
• Anticipatemember requirements and respond promptly to requests.
• Handlefeedback and any service concerns professionally, escalating whereappropriate.
• Maintainthe discretion, etiquette and standards expected within a private members'club.

Breakfast Service & Operations

• Setup and prepare the restaurant and breakfast service areas to the requiredstandards.
• Ensuretables, crockery, cutlery, glassware and service stations are presentedimpeccably.
• Welcomemembers, present menus and confidently explain breakfast dishes and dailyspecials.
• Takefood and beverage orders accurately and communicate effectively with thekitchen.
• Deliverfood and beverages efficiently, ensuring presentation and servicestandards are maintained.
• Maintaina clean, organised and well-presented restaurant throughout service.
• Ensuretables are cleared, reset and prepared promptly.
• Maintainawareness of dietary requirements, allergies and food intolerances,following the club's procedures.
• Completeopening, closing and side duties as required.

Teamwork & Communication

• Workcollaboratively with colleagues across Food & Beverage, Kitchen andother operational departments.
• Maintainclear and effective communication during busy service periods.
• Supportcolleagues and contribute positively to the wider team environment.
• Demonstrateflexibility and a willingness to assist with other areas of the operationwhen required.
• Attenddepartmental briefings and training sessions.

Standards, Health & Safety

• Maintainthe highest standards of personal presentation, grooming and uniform.
• Followall food safety, hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Ensureall service areas remain clean, safe and organised.
• Adhereto club policies, procedures and operating standards.
• Maintainconfidentiality and discretion when interacting with members and guests.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previousexperience in a Breakfast Waiter/Waitress position within a premium hotel,private members' club or comparable high-end restaurant environment.
• Aminimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Astrong understanding of traditional and contemporary breakfast service.
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentfood and beverage knowledge, with the ability to make recommendations.
• Anunderstanding of table service etiquette and premium hospitalitystandards.
• Goodknowledge of food allergies, dietary requirements and food safety.
• Abilityto work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Aproactive, organised and positive approach to work.
• Fluentspoken English and the confidence to communicate with an internationalmembership.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will:

• Havea genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable experiences.
• Takepride in their appearance, work ethic and attention to detail.
• Benaturally warm, approachable and confident when engaging with members.
• Demonstrateinitiative and the ability to anticipate guest needs.
• Understandthe importance of consistency and personal service.
• Bereliable, punctual and committed to their role.
• Enjoyworking as part of a close-knit, professional team.