Cocktail Waiter/ waitress - Brooklands

The Peninsula London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking a Cocktail Waiter/Waitress to enhance guest experiences at Brooklands Bar. You will be responsible for leading a team, following service standards, and delivering exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining or luxury hotels and strong communication skills. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Highly adaptable with a naturally positive approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote The Peninsula London by creating memorable guest experiences.
• Understand and follow the sequence of service standards.
• Utilize the POS system effectively.

Skills

Good knowledge of food and beverage trends

Excellent time management

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Cocktail Waiter/ waitress (Bar Chef de Rang) to join the team within our Brooklands Bar, to be responsible for a team of Commis Waiters and deliver high levels of service.

Brooklands restaurant will offer contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary lights - as well as top-flight libations and cigars - in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London's skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James' Park).

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through friendly, yet unobtrusive service with a passion for excellence.
• Understand and follow the sequence of service standards.
• Understand the menus and all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation, and appropriate style of service.
• Ensure usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment.
• Utilize the POS system.
• Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant, and public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.

General Requirements

• Good knowledge of food and beverage trends in service and culinary experience.
• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.