Full Time Waiting Staff

BaxterStorey; Newbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Life Assurance

Career progression

28 days leave

Refer a friend

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Boxford in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Waiter/Waitress to join our team and deliver an exceptional dining experience for every guest. You will be expected to know the menu inside out, guide guests through choices, and maintain service standards with grace and accuracy.

We value passion for food and drink, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to stay poised during busy periods. In return, we offer complimentary meals, pension, progression opportunities, generous holiday

Qualifications

• Leaving Cert level education or above.
• NVQ qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to display a real passion for food, beverage and customer service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Hands on and proactive approach.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional Service: Provide attentive and personalised service to ensure a flawless dining experience to our guests.
• Menu Knowledge: Know our menu well, including ingredients and cooking techniques, to help guests with their choices.
• Presentation: Serve dishes with style, pour wine accurately, and create memorable dining moments.
• Teamwork: Work well with your colleagues to ensure a smooth service.
• Upselling: Recommend featured items, drinks, and wine pairings to enhance guests' experiences.
• Stay Cool: Handle high-pressure situations calmly, professionally and refer them to the line manager, if necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Proactive approach

Education

Leaving Cert or higher

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

The Boxford, nestled 10 minutes from Newbury, is built on a site that was formerly occupied by ‘The Bell Inn’, a rural roadside inn that captured passing trade on the road to Newbury. What was then a Victorian public house and 1980s annex was then turned into a modern and welcoming new restaurant in 2023. An all-day family-friendly dining and drinks destination that specialises in fresh Mediterranean cuisine and artisanal sourdough pizzas in the scenic Berkshire countryside

Position Overview

We're looking for an experienced and dedicated Waiter /Waitress to join our team and play a key role in creating a wonderful dining experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Exceptional Service:Provide attentive and personalised service to ensure a flawless dining experience to our guests.
• Menu Knowledge:Know our menu well, including ingredients and cooking techniques, to help guests with their choices.
• Presentation:Serve dishes with style, pour wine accurately, and create memorable dining moments.
• Teamwork:Work well with your colleagues to ensure a smooth service.
• Upselling:Recommend featured items, drinks, and wine pairings to enhance guests' experiences.
• Stay Cool:Handle high-pressure situations calmly, professionally and refer them to the line manager, if necessary.

Qualifications

• Leaving Cert level education or above
• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Ability to display a real passion for food, beverage and customer service
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Hands on and proactive approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Additional Information

WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including:

THE BENEFITS

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our Perkbox scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme