Head Waiter

Claridge's; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in London is seeking a Head Waiter/Waitress to deliver exceptional service and oversee the waitstaff team. Candidates should have experience in fine dining, a passion for quality food and service, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including family-friendly policies and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised health treatments

Preferential room rates

50% food and beverage discount

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a five-star or fine dining environment.
• Passion for food and quality.
• Commitment to creating exceptional service experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable experiences for guests.
• Oversee and assist the dining room setup.
• Handle complaints efficiently.

Skills

Dedication to quality

Intuitive service

Fluent in English

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We are seeking a driven Head Waiter / Waitress to join the Claridge's Restaurant team at Claridge’s.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as “annexe to Buckingham Palace”. Claridge’s has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the ‘Foyer & Reading Room’, L’Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge’s Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter’s Room.

As a Head Waiter/ Waitress you will be responsible for:

• Creating memorable experiences for our guests, simultaneously ensuring that service is prompt and professional.
• Overseeing a team of waiters, ensuring that our standards are adhered to.
• Overseeing and assisting in the set up of the dining room including table settings, waiter stations and stock.
• Handling complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensuring that licensing laws, health and safety legislation is adhered to.

Successful candidates for our Head Waiter/ Waitress opportunity will:

• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Provide intuitive service, with absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories
• Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• You will have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English, a second language is desirable, however this is not a prerequisite.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a pressured environment with the most demanding guests.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Timeless Elegance in Mayfair
Step into the heart of Mayfair and discover Claridge’s, an Art Deco icon that has epitomised understated elegance since the 1850s. Renowned for impeccable service, timeless design, and inspiring dining, this storied hotel offers signature suites and rooms with soaring views across London. From landmark restaurants to hidden-gem bars, every detail—from Afternoon Tea to cocktail hour—stirs the senses. There are many five-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s.