FRONT OF HOUSE FLOOR STAFF

Fourth And Church; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Share of Service Charge

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Fourth and Church in Hove is seeking a full-time front of house team member to join a wine-led restaurant and bar. You will serve guests with wine and dining experiences, working with the Restaurant Manager, Bar Team and Owners in a busy, convivial setting.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, share of service charge, and a pension scheme, with regular staff training and tastings as part of a supportive, wine-loving team.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with guests and team.
• Interest and knowledge in wine, beer and spirits; WSET qualifications are a plus but not essential.
• Smart, professional image and positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take food and wine orders and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Communicate product knowledge to guests and provide wine recommendations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the wine list and assist guests with selections.
• Coordinate with kitchen and back-of-house to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Wine knowledge

Communication

Hospitality experience

Job description

Fourth and Church is an independent and award winning wine-led restaurant and cocktail bar located in the affluent seaside town of Hove. It also has a wide retail selection focusing on small, niche producers and low intervention wines. We have been established for almost ten years and pride ourselves in the connections we have made within the local neighbourhood.

The small and friendly team is made up of passionate and knowledgeable individuals dedicated to continually improving our offerings and we are seeking a full time front of house member to join us.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with 100s of wines and fantastic food in a busy restaurant environment looking after our many regular, and new, guests and working alongside the Restaurant Manager, Bar Team and Owners.

We promote a vibrant workplace where everyone is encouraged to contribute with new ideas and initiatives whilst also identifying opportunities to grow the business.

We are looking for an ambitious and outgoing front of house server with a genuine passion and interest in food and drinks to help elevate the continued success of Fourth and Church.

Responsibilities

Take food and wine orders delivering exceptional guest experiences

Communicate excellent product knowledge to our guests and customers

Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of our wine list and give the best recommendations to our guests

Communicating with the kitchen/back of house

What you can bring

A smart and professional image and attitude

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with guests and other team members

A sound knowledge and interest in all aspects of food service

A passion for and ability to discuss in depth and advise on wine, spirits & beer purchases at all levels (WSET qualifications beneficial but not essential)

The ability to stay calm in a fast paced and demanding environment

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required by the business

Hospitality or table service experience would be beneficial, but not essential

What we can offer:

Competitive hourly rate

Share of Service Charge

A creative and fun environment of like-minded wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals who enjoy sharing their passion.

Regular staff training and development

Regular tastings with wine importers and producers

Opportunity to work with over 800 wines and with an award winning wine list

Company pension scheme

Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 11 pm