Evening/Weekend Restaurant Assistant - 20 hours

The Newt in Somerset; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym & wellbeing

Spa and pool access

Shop discounts

Hotel discounts

Meal on shift

Employee recognition programme

Garden memberships

Wagestream access

Annual leave 30 days

Job summary

The Newt in Somerset is seeking an Evening and Weekend Restaurant Assistant to support our high-end dining team. You will help ensure the dining room runs smoothly by supplying cutlery, napkins and glassware throughout service.

This role offers up to 20 hours per week, predominantly evenings and weekends, with benefits including gym and spa access, staff discounts and an employee recognition programme. Training and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience or customer service preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the restaurant team by ensuring the waiting team have enough cutlery, pressed napkins and glasses to offer guests a first-class experience.

Job description

Evening and Weekend Restaurant Assistant

Up to £13.20 per hour plus tronc and fantastic benefits

Up to 20 hours per week available - predominantly evenings and weekends

Advert closes: Monday 19th October at 5pm

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We are recruiting for talented team members to support our restaurant team by ensuring our waiting team have enough fresh cutlery, pressed napkins and glasses to offer our guests a first-class experience.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pool s and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting , to name but a few.
• Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

Where you'll be working - The Botanical Rooms

Showcasing the best of high-end, contemporary British food, The Botanical Rooms offers a luxurious experience for our diners. All dishes are created using produce from the estate and our local suppliers, served in our beautiful 60 cover restaurant.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home‑away‑from‑home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.