Cocktail Waiter/ waitress - Brooklands

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in London is seeking a Cocktail Waiter/Waitress to deliver exceptional service at Brooklands Bar. This position requires experience in fine dining or luxury hotels, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a highly awarded team and contribute to creating memorable guest experiences with an attractive remuneration package.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Ability to work adaptively and positively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote The Peninsula London as a culinary destination.
• Follow sequence of service standards effectively.
• Utilise the POS system.

Skills

Knowledge of food and beverage trends

Excellent time-management

Good communication skills

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 Humphries, 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). The district sits in the heart of the city – close by to London Eye, the House of Parliament and Westminster.

• 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 recognised 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.
• Utilise 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 organisational 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.

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