Events Waiter / Waitress

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic and prestigious catering company as a Waiter/Waitress at a stunning Georgian venue in London. You'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring guests enjoy their dining experience at events. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of London's rich hospitality legacy while receiving industry-leading benefits such as discounts across venues, pension enrollment, and generous annual leave. Embrace a career filled with pride and belonging in a company with a storied history.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Access to everyday discounts

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift

Tronc and overtime paid

Qualifications

• Exceptional service skills and a passion for food and beverage.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests and participate in food and beverage delivery.
• Setup restaurant and events, nurturing new commis waiters.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Full-time • Front of House • 0 Hours per week •

Searcys are looking for Waiter/Waitress to join our Team at 116 Pall Mall.

A Waiter is responsible for providing excellent customer service by taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guests have an enjoyable dining experience in events. They act as the main point of contact between the customer and the establishment, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere and maintaining high service standards.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally de-signed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion. This venue benefits from traditional meeting rooms to glamourous chandelier filled ballrooms.

As a Waiter you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Tronc and overtime paid

Contract : 0 Hours

Salary: £13.85 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional service to our guests
• To successfully participate in the delivery of all food and beverage services
• Take part in the setup of restaurant and events
• Nurture and develop new commis waiters
• Adhere to all company policies and departmental procedures/trainings
• Liaise with key people in all necessary areas of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards set by the managers
• Deal effectively and courteously with guestrequests, and to refer them to the line manager, if necessary
• Hands on and proactive approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of ateam
• Passion for food and beverage
• Strong organisational skills

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk