F&B Attendant (Commis Waiter) - Brooklands

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is looking for Food and Beverage Attendants to join its fine dining restaurant. The role involves providing exceptional service, understanding menus, and working collaboratively with a professional team. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining or a luxury hotel and good communication skills. This position offers market-leading compensation and the chance to be part of a prestigious establishment.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Highly adaptable and naturally positive.
• Flexible to work in any areas of Food and Beverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform a friendly yet discreet service in greeting and waiting on all guests.
• Follow the sequence of service standards.
• Understand menus and food/beverage items ordered.

Skills

Good knowledge of food and beverage trends

Excellent time management

Good communication skills

Job description

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking Food and Beverage Attendant (Commis Waiters) to join the team within our fine dining restaurant, reporting to the Assistant Restaurant Manager and responsible for carrying out tasks that support the delivery of 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).

It is an exciting time to join the pre-opening team to be part of a motivated and professional brigade, establishing, and setting up the operations, and working together as a team towards the successful opening of The Peninsula London.

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

Key Accountabilities

• Perform a friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting and waiting on all guests
• 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.
• Flexible to work in any areas of Food and Beverage as required.

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.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.