Cocktail Waiter/Waitress

The Bloomsbury; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous service charge (avg £7,000/yr

Holiday allowance up to 25 days

Free meals on duty

50% dining discount

Hotel staff benefits

Life Insurance and Pension

Uniform provided

Volunteer day

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Bloomsbury in London is seeking a Cocktail Waiter/Waitress for The Coral Room to deliver an exceptional cocktail and dining experience. You will be the face of the venue, sharing your passion for wine, cocktails and food with guests and colleagues.

Join a team that values hospitality, service excellence, and personal development while offering a generous service charge and staff incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and guest service.
• Knowledge of wine, cocktails and food offerings.
• Ability to explain menu and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional cocktail experience and accurate drink service.
• Be friendly and knowledgeable about menus and offers.
• Represent The Bloomsbury and The Coral Room to guests as the face of the venue.

Skills

Guest service

Wine knowledge

Cocktail knowledge

Food enthusiasm

Job description

As a Cocktail Waiter/Waitress you will be a passionate foodie who loves going the extra mile to make sure our guests have an amazing dining experience and leave wanting to come back again and again.

Friendly and knowledgeable about our menus and offers, you will be the face and heart of The Coral Room. You will be the reason why our guests want to dine with us again and again. You will provide a great cocktail experience and share your knowledge and passion for wine, cocktails and food with both customers and colleagues.

The Perks of working for The Bloomsbury Hotel:

• Generous service charge on top of your salary (an average of £7,000 per year)
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Discounted rates when staying in our hotels
• Training dedicated to personal development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in selected stores and online shops
• Life Insurance and Company Pension
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Hotel Incentives and rewards
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

The Bloomsbury, London

Located in central London just minutes away from The British Museum, Theatreland, Soho and the designer boutiques and markets of Covent Garden, The Bloomsbury hotel sits at the heart of the historic and vibrant 18th century Bloomsbury. The Bloomsbury is the proud winner of 'Best Urban Hotel' in the 2017 Condé Naste Johansen's UK and Ireland Awards for Excellence.

The Coral Room

Set on the edge of Soho, this elegant cocktail bar provides a stylish, bold and dynamic space to the Central London drinking scene.

The vibrant bar is inspired by the 1920s and has been designed in collaboration with the acclaimed Martin Brudnizki. Its vivid coral-coloured walls, five bespoke Murano-glass chandeliers, and a stunning marble bar provide the perfect backdrop for our swinging hotspot, only a few steps away from Covent Garden.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.