Head Waiter / Waitress

Oswald’s; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private member's club in London seeks a Head Waiter to ensure excellent service for members and guests. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in luxury hospitality, with skills in supervising junior staff. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £34,000, private medical and dental insurance, and various well-being perks.

Benefits

Salary up to £34,000

28 days holiday

Private medical + dental insurance

Discounted gym membership

Well-being days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in providing friendly and professional service.
• Ability to supervise and assist Junior Waiters.
• Good knowledge of menus and styles of service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fast and efficient service to members and guests.
• Be conversant with table lay-up and mise-en-place prior to service.
• Ensure all colleagues provide courteous and professional service.

Skills

Significant experience in luxury hotel/restaurant/private member’s club

Job description

Welcome to RB Holdings - Where a World of Opportunity Awaits at Mayfair’s most exclusive venues. We are owned and operated by visionary entrepreneur Robin Birley, the force behind the renowned private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street & Oswald’s. We are currently seeking a Head Waiter to join our Front of House team at Oswald’s, our beautifully appointed private member's club located in the heart of Mayfair. Our aim is to be a home away from home, in the utmost comfort, where members are looked after by a team who know them by name. Oswald’s is proud to be a Caterer Top 30 ‘Best Place to Work in Hospitality’ 2023.

Why work with us as a Head Waiter?

• Salary up to £34,000 per annum + discretionary service charge.
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Discounted gym membership with GymFlex.
• Monthly well-being days with our in‑house Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist.
• Private medical + dental insurance with BUPA.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Online retail discounts.
• Workplace nursery scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eyecare & glasses vouchers.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000.
• Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty.
• And more!

Working Hours:

• 5 day working week between Monday – Saturday on a rota basis.
• Bank Holidays and the Christmas period off – our venues are closed.

What you will do:

• Ensuring a fast and efficient service is provided to members and their guests.
• To be fully conversant with the table lay‑up and mise‑en‑place prior to, during and after service.
• To provide a friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
• To ensure that all colleagues provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
• To assist and supervise Junior Waiters.
• To have a good knowledge of the menu and styles of service.

What are we looking for?

• Significant experience of working in a luxury hotel, restaurant or private member’s club advantageous.
• Bring your skills to the next level and provide unforgettable experiences to our members.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full‑time
Schedule: Monday-Saturday
Salary: up to £34,000 yearly
Benefits: Private Dental, Private Medical Care and Wellbeing Days

About Oswald’s

Oswald’s is the beautifully appointed private member's club owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley; located in Albemarle Street, Mayfair.