Breakfast Waiter Waitress (zero hour contract)

Strand Palace Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious central London hotel is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Breakfast Waitress/Waiter to join their team. The role involves delivering exceptional service to guests during breakfast, ensuring the buffet is well-stocked, and maintaining a high level of cleanliness. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a passion for creating memorable experiences. Join a passionate team in a supportive work environment with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Instant wage access via Wagestream

Free meals on every shift

Bonus for referrals

Paid time off on your birthday

Career pathways and training opportunities

Team socials and parties

Volunteering day each year

Life assurance cover

Confidential support services

Discounts with the Northbank Privilege Card

50% off food and drinks

Exclusive discounted room rates

Qualifications

• Ability to create unforgettable guest experiences.
• Strong focus on high-quality service and standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and service all guests in a friendly manner.
• Ensure the breakfast buffet is fully stocked and presented.
• Clean and reset tables for lunch service efficiently.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Customer care attitude

Job description

Develop your career at Strand Palace Great Place to Work 2024

Join our team at Strand Palace located in the heart of central London! We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Breakfast Waitress / Waiter to join the Breakfast team to deliver an unforgettable guest experience.

Your Benefits

Working at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team you’ll have access to a range of benefits including :

• Instant access to your wages through Wagestream no more waiting for payday!
• Free meals on every shift breakfast lunch and dinner included.
• Earn up to 300 with our Introduce a Friend bonus scheme when you refer someone great.
• Free laundry and dry cleaning saving you time and money.
• Enjoy a paid half-day off on your birthday because you deserve to celebrate!
• Clear career pathways with paid training development courses and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
• Regular team socials and parties including fun nights out at London activity bars with free food drinks and great company.
• A paid volunteering day each year to support a cause close to your heart.
• Life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• 24 / 7 access to confidential support services including counselling legal advice and financial guidance.
• Northbank Privilege Card giving you discounts at local shops restaurants and attractions.
• Health cashback plan for dental vision and physiotherapy expenses.
• 50% off food and drinks in our hotel bar and restaurant for you and your friends and family.
• Exclusive discounted room rates at Strand Palace for you and your loved ones.
• Special discounts at hotels around the world including the LR Hotels collection.

What You Will Be Doing

• To meet greet and service all guests in a friendly manner the highest level of customer care and hospitality at all times.
• Ensure the breakfast buffet is fully stocked and well presented at all times.
• Work in an efficient manner to ensure tables are re-laid to standard as soon as possible on a continual basis.
• Ensure all guests receive excellent service and enjoyable breakfast experience.
• To ensure that the breakfast area is thoroughly cleaned after service and tables are cleared and re-set for Lunch service.
• Ensure all tables are cleaned and relayed to the standard ensuring that all condiments and tableware are highly polished at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Positive can-do attitude
• Share your radiant smile with our guests and team
• Go above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.

Join a Great Place to Work - Welcome to Strand Palace

Strand Palace has proudly earned the Great Place to Work certification and for good reason. We’re more than just a hotel - we’re a team that values connection quality and a little fun along the way. Our culture thrives on exceptional service genuine interactions and a shared passion for hospitality.

We describe ourselves as confident creative and personable - if that sounds like you we think you’ll fit right in. At Strand Palace you’ll join a friendly community. From themed staff lunches and charity walks to Executive Team breakfast service and monthly Town Hall events we host a wide range of well‑being activities that help our teams connect recharge and celebrate achievements across the hotel.

We’re also proud to be leaders in sustainability and social impact. Strand Palace has been awarded the Green Key for two consecutive years and is part of the FuturePlus programme - a commitment to creating a positive impact across environmental sustainability social responsibility diversity and inclusion and climate action.

Come be part of something meaningful. Join us at Strand Palace - where your personality and purpose can shine.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1