Head Team Member

Harri; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood is seeking a Head Server to lead a team and deliver memorable guest experiences with strong knowledge of food and wine.

You'll supervise and train junior staff, open and close shifts, ensure high standards of service, hygiene and safety, and help create a welcoming, vibrant dining room for lunch and dinner service.

We also emphasize a fair, balanced schedule and opportunities for growth under a hands-on leadership team.

Responsibilities

• You’re the face of our guests’ experience, making sure that from the moment they arrive to when they leave, they’re having a memorable experience
• Confidently deliver the key restaurant processes and standards, including our service steps, and demonstrate these consistently
• Have an eye for detail and very high standards when it comes to our service, hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
• You’re confident in running a section, opening and closing shifts, and supervising, training, and motivating the junior members of the team

Job description

We are looking for a Head Team Member for our beautiful restaurant.With indoor and outdoor dining and an impressive bar area it makes the perfect location for lunch or dinner.

As Head Server for Wildwood, you’ll pride yourself on having excellent product knowledge in both food and wine and going above and beyond to create memorable guest experiences. You will work as part of a team to serve our Guests and create exceptional experiences.

We will always do our best to offer a fair and balanced work schedule that fits in with the other important things in life.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• You’re the face of our guests’ experience, making sure that from the moment they arrive to when they leave, they’re having a memorable experience
• Confidently deliver the key restaurant processes and standards, including our service steps, and demonstrate these consistently.
• Have an eye for detail and very high standards when it comes to our service, hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• You’re confident in running a section, opening and closing shifts, and supervising, training, and motivating the junior members of the team.

WE BELIEVE IN KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Focusing on great food, exceptional service and spectacular sites and it seems to be working as we have now grown to 30 restaurants.

IN OUR EYES, WE’RE THE PERFECT SIZE

Big enough to offer growth and career development and small enough to offer the support and attention you need to be successful.

WE AREN’T CORPORATE OR STUFFY

We keep it real with a present and hands‑on leadership team offering support every step of the way.

YOU CAN HAVE A GREAT CAREER WITH WILDWOOD

With clear progression plans for everyone, a fully supported senior management and a very active People Team.

Whether you just want a job to support studies, an extra income or start your career in hospitality… we want to get you where you want to be.

A CAREER IN HOSPITALITY

Is rewarding, interesting, ever-changing and fun. We know that the hours can be long, and this doesn’t suit everyone’s lifestyle, so we are more than happy to discuss flexible working. And we don’t just talk about being an equal opportunity employer we work hard to make sure everyone feels welcomed, that they belong, and they have everything they need to have a successful time at Wildwood.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.