Chef de Rang - Dining Section Leader

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Client:

The Art School Restaurant

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

9

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

About The Art School:

The Art School Restaurant has been designed to deliver the highest fine dining experience in an atmosphere where food and wine lovers feel relaxed and comfortable. Here, local and international guests can enjoy Paul Askew’s award-winning preparation and innovative presentation – all complemented by a carefully chosen stock of world wines, spirits and beers.

Behind the scenes, the international team of experienced chefs, waiters, and sommeliers demonstrates a signature commitment to encouraging and mentoring young, local talent through an apprenticeship scheme that works alongside the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and local colleges.

About the Position:

As a Chef de Rang at the Art School Restaurant, you will be expected to arrive on time, be immaculate in terms of appearance, and ready to provide a service that goes over and above to exceed the expectations of the guest. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to quickly build rapport with guests from all backgrounds and levels of society. You should possess excellent time management skills, the desire to learn and develop within your role, and thrive in a fast-paced service-driven environment.

You will report to the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager.

Your skill set should include:

• Experience of luxury, fine dining restaurants would be ideal; however, having a great attitude and strong restaurant knowledge is essential.
• You have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach, and a willingness to exceed guest expectations.
• You want to be the best and work with the best – learning from the experts in our team and sharing your knowledge with us.
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work, you're passionate about delivering the high standards to our guests in line with the brand.
• You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner.
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail.

Your main duties will include:

• Delivering a warm and memorable fine dining experience for all our guests.
• Ensuring that the restaurant, bar, and back-of-house are organised before and during service to the highest of company standards.
• Having full knowledge of all bookings and guest arrivals for each service, being up-to-date with menu changes, and maintaining a high knowledge of the menu items.
• Having the ability and confidence to up-sell wines and spirits and work with the Sommelier/Restaurant Manager to improve drinks knowledge.
• Guiding commis waiting-on staff during service and ensuring good productivity.
• Ensuring all items consumed by guests are correctly charged and input into the EPOS system in accordance with the company procedures and handling all transactions with diligence, honesty, and integrity.

Salary on offer: Negotiable commensurate with experience (£28-30k + share of gratuities + benefits)

You should apply to this role if:

• You have a natural ability to anticipate the needs of guests and provide intuitive service.
• You have excellent personal presentation and a professional demeanour.
• Strong team player with leadership skills and management potential.
• You are passionate about food, fine beverages, and excellent hospitality experiences.
• You have the ability to remain calm and focused during busy service periods.
• You are committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• You have proven experience in delivering high-level guest service and building genuine relationships with our guests.
• You have basic wine knowledge and are motivated to learn more.
• You have a strong understanding of how reservations, using a till, and payment handling works.

Equal Opportunities at The Art School:

The Art School Restaurant endeavours to provide equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the hospitality industry.