Commis Waiter/ess

Edwardian Hotels London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days Holiday per annum including BH

Complimentary meals and beverages

Recommend a Friend scheme

Annual complimentary night stays

Staff accommodation rates

Pension scheme

Training and development

Regular staff events

Job summary

Edwardian Hotels London seeks a Commis Waiter/Waitress for The May Fair Hotel's exclusive May Fair Bar. You will join a 5 Star, fast-paced front-of-house team delivering exceptional service in a luxury setting.

You should have prior front-of-house experience, excellent English, a passion for food and beverage, and a keen eye for detail. The role offers training, career development, and benefits across our hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Previous front of house waiting experience in a high-end operation.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service.
• Impeccable command of the English language (written and spoken).
• Passion for food and beverage and keeping up to date with latest trends.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced operation delivering high standards of service.
• Ensure brand standards and guest satisfaction.
• Be proficient with OpenTable, Adecco and Micros platforms and pass competency tests.

Skills

Front of house experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Excellent English communication

Food and beverage interest

Job description

Join the UK’s most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants

At Edwardian Hotels London, it is the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always being Quality-Driven. We are looking for talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only can exceed our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.

At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture.

We are currently recruiting for a Commis Waiter/ Waitress for our 5 Star The May Fair Hotel and its iconic destination May Fair Bar.

Overview

• An amazing opportunity to join our popular 5 Star The May Fair Hotel as a Commis Waiter/Waitress, this role is for our exclusive May Fair Bar.
• As a Commis Waiter/Waitress you will be working a fast-paced operation where service and standards are the forefront of the Kitchen restaurants and our brand standards.
• As a Commis Waiter/Waitress be competent with-It applications such as Open table, Adecco and Micros is able to achieve a 100% pass mark in Micro's competency tests,

About You

• Previous front of house waiting experience of working in a high-end food led operation is preferred however training can be provided.
• Demonstrates excellent, attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Impeccable command of the English language both written and spoken.
• Passion for food and beverage and keeping up to date with latest food trends.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Regular social events across all hotels
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year
• Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility

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