Head Waiter / Waitress

The Ivy Chelsea Garden; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in London seeks a confident Waiter to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate should provide exceptional service, share menu knowledge, and exceed guest expectations. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of £14.5 – £15.5 and various employee benefits including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Career Development and Training

Free food and drinks during shifts

Extra holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a waiter is required.
• Advanced English language skills required.
• Full-time availability is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Professionalism

Responsive to guest needs

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.

Role and Responsibilities

Key elements of your role as Waiter involves 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

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

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

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

About The Ivy Chelsea Garden

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