Fine Dining Waiter

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Waiter/Waitress for a full-time role (40 hours per week) to be the face of our business and deliver exceptional customer service in a fine dining environment.

Shifts are Mon-Fri days, with a focus on first-class communication, guest relations, and maintaining high standards of service. Previous experience in similar settings is preferred, and a can-do attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding fine dining front-of-house service to a high-profile clientele, within a client-focused service.
• To ensure that you provide the highest level of food and customer service at all times.
• To build a relationship with guests via first-class communication and customer skills.
• Be willing to take ownership, to have a 'can do' approach to work with the utmost attention to detail.
• To maintain excellent working relationships with the team.

Skills

Good communicator

Energetic

Multi-tasker

Organised

Customer service oriented

Job description

We're looking for Waiter/Waitress who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do - pride in our food, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Be an integral part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding fine dining front‑of‑house service to a high‑profile clientele, within a client‑focused service.
• To ensure that you provide the highest level of food and customer service at all times
• To build a relationship with guests via first‑class communication and customer skills
• Be willing to take ownership, to have a 'can do' approach to work with the utmost attention to detail
• To maintain excellent working relationships with the team

Our ideal Waiter/Waitress will:

• Be a good communicator, energetic, multi‑tasker, organised with a good sense of initiative
• Have proven experience in a similar environment
• Be calm & approachable with excellent people skills
• Have high standards and quality‑driven, eye for details
• Be passionate about food, wine and service
• Have a good understanding of HSE procedures
• Have a 'can-do' attitude & be extremely flexible

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!