Casual Waiting Staff

Eton College; Dorney; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension 11%

Employee Assistance

Maternity/Paternity scheme

Cycle to work

Subsidised lunches

Sports facility access

Retail discounts

Résumé du poste

Eton College is seeking casual waiting staff to join our Front of House team for events, dinners, and social functions. You will set up, serve, and clear away while ensuring high standards of service and guest safety. Flexibility for short-notice events and varied hours is required.

Responsibilities include assisting with event setup, food and drink service, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the event. Prior experience in restaurants or hotels is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant/dining/hotel work can be advantageous.
• Strong customer service mindset and friendly demeanor.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask during events.
• Flexibility to work variable hours and short-notice shifts.
• Excellent hygiene and food-safety awareness.

Responsabilités

• Assist with event setup for functions and dinner parties.
• Lay tables, check cleanliness of crockery and glassware, arrange furniture.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation under guidance.
• Prepare drinks for guests as needed.
• Greet guests, introduce menus, and answer questions about food.
• Serve food and drinks promptly and replenish as necessary.
• Clear away used items and tidy up during and after events.
• Assist with event clean-down and liaise with kitchen team as required.
• Ensure adherence to food hygiene and allergen policies.
• Attend required training and safeguarding procedures.

Description du poste

Our waiting staff are key to ensuring that everyone attending a function or event at Eton has an enjoyable time. Working as a member of our Front of House team, you will deliver a professional and efficient waiting service at social events, functions and dinner parties. This includes preparation and setting up for events and functions, assistance during the event itself, and cleaning and tidying away afterwards. Events take place regularly throughout the academic year. Some events take place within buildings and marquees at Eton. Some events can also happen at short notice, so flexibility is an important part of the role. Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received.

Benefits

• 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised lunches during term time
• Free or heavily discounted access to the College's sport and leisure facilities
• Discounts at local retailers and businesses

Main Duties

• Assisting with the set-up for functions, events and dinner parties as directed.
• For example, this may include (but is not limited to) laying tables, checking the cleanliness of tables, crockery, cutlery and glassware, arranging furniture, laying out and displaying food, etc.
• Where necessary, assisting chefs with basic food preparation, following their guidance and direction.
• Preparing drinks for guests where needed.
• Welcoming guests and introducing the menu (where relevant) and answering questions about the menu.
• Serving food and drink to guests promptly, checking the quality of both before serving, and replenishing drinks as necessary.
• Removing used crockery, cutlery and glassware in an unobtrusive and timely fashion.
• Clearing down, cleaning and washing up after events, and working with the chef team with their clean-down as necessary.
• Undertaking any other reasonable tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the event.
• At all times adhering to food, hygiene and safety standards and allergen management policies.
• Attending training as and when required.
• All employees of Eton College are also expected to develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity'.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

• A friendly, positive and personable manner with the ability to engage a wide range of people.
• A desire to provide excellent customer service and exceed customer expectations.
• The proven ability to work well in a team.
• Personal initiative and the ability to carry out tasks under pressure.
• Flexibility and the ability to occasionally work at short notice.
• Previous Restaurant/Dining/Hotel experience would be advantageous.

Working Pattern

This is a permanent casual role, and therefore the College is under no obligation to provide work or a minimum number of set hours each week. As a member of casual staff, requirements for any services will depend on a varying level of demand. Hours will only be paid