Head Waiter / Waitress

The Ivy Chelsea Garden; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant brand in London is looking for a confident Waiter to join their dynamic team. You will provide exceptional service, share menu knowledge with guests, and create a memorable dining experience. Competitive hourly pay of £14.5 - £15.5, along with various benefits including discounts and career development opportunities. Immediate start available.

Benefits

50% staff discount for you and friends

Career Development and Training

Extra holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Discounts on Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality role is required.
• Must be fluent in English at an advanced level.
• Fully available for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide quick, friendly, and professional service to guests.
• Share knowledge and recommendations of the menu.
• Ensure guests have the best Ivy experience.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Team player

Menu knowledge

Job description

Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We are searching for a confident Waiter to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands.

Benefits & Rewards include:

• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants
• 'Refer a Friend' bonuses
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

The key elements of your role as Waiter involve providing a quick, friendly, and professional service at all times. You are able to confidently share your knowledge and recommendations of the menu to our guests and ensure they have the very best Ivy experience when they visit us.

About you: You are positive and responsive to our guest’s needs and exceed expectations when it comes to service delivery. You are a team player who delights in being professional and well-mannered with both guests and team members.

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Fully available
Salary: £14.5 – £15.5 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

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