Part Time Restaurant Team Member

Potters Resorts; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Potters Resorts is seeking a Part Time Restaurant Team Member at Five Lakes. The role involves weekend-based shifts across breakfast, lunch and dinner, with split shifts including Friday evening and Monday morning. Immediate start for the right candidate.

Rates: £12.71 per hour (21+), £10.85 per hour (18-20). You will deliver warm, friendly service and help maintain a high standard dining environment. Join a supportive team in a fully inclusive resort, with opportunities to develop in a lively

Qualifications

• No prior waiting experience required, though advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, friendly and professional customer service.
• Serve food and drinks during breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Prepare restaurant areas for service, including setting, clearing and relaying tables.
• Polish cutlery, crockery and glassware to high presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment.
• Develop knowledge of the resort to confidently assist guests.
• Attend training on dietary requirements, allergens and service standards.
• Work in a busy team in a fast-paced environment where days vary.

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 10.85 - GBP 12.71 - hourly

Company Description

Why Potters Resorts?

At Potters Resorts, we're proud to be the UK's only fully inclusive resorts, where our guests can relax knowing that everything is included in one great-value price.

For over 100 years, we've been creating exceptional holiday experiences, combining comfortable accommodation, outstanding food and drink, West End-style entertainment, and a fantastic choice of activities – all delivered by an incredible team who genuinely care about making every stay unforgettable.

Our commitment to exceptional service has earned us the title of the UK's No.1 Resort in the Which? readers' survey for two consecutive years, and we're passionate about continuing to exceed our guests' expectations every day.

If you're looking to join a friendly, supportive team where your hard work is valued and every day brings the opportunity to make someone's holiday extra special, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Part Time – 20 to 30 hours per week

This is a regular weekend-based role, so you’ll need to be available to work every:

• Friday evening
• Monday morning

Your hours will be worked across our restaurant service periods, with split shifts covering breakfast, lunch and dinner as required:

Breakfast: 7:45am – 11:30am

Lunch: 12:15pm – 3:00pm

Dinner: 6:15pm – 10:00pm

About the Role:

As a Restaurant Team Member, you'll play an important part in creating a fantastic dining experience for our guests. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll deliver exceptional service across breakfast, lunch and dinner, helping to make every guest's stay memorable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering warm, friendly and professional customer service.
• Serving food and drinks during breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Preparing restaurant areas for service, including setting, clearing and relaying tables.
• Polishing cutlery, crockery and glassware to ensure the highest presentation standards.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment.
• Developing a good knowledge of the resort so you can confidently assist our guests.
• Attending training to build your knowledge of dietary requirements, allergens and service standards.
• Working as part of a busy team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

If you enjoy meeting people, thrive in a lively atmosphere and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Rates of Pay

• £12.71 per hour – Age 21+
• £10.85 per hour – Age 18–20

Qualifications

Although previous waiting experience is not essential, it would be advantageous.

We are looking for candidates that can:

• Buildrapport with our guests and helpthem to feel welcome and enjoy their stay
• Havethe necessary knowledge to assist with any dietary or allergen requirements
• Workas a team to ensure that our guests receive exceptional service at each meal throughout their stay
• Use attention to detail to ensure that your work-station is kept clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
• Ensurethat you attend all relevant training sessions so that you can work to the best of your ability
• Promoteteamwork by establishing strong working relationships with those around you by treating your colleagues with respect

If you have a natural ability to build a rapport with our lovely guests and put a smile on their face that stays with them throughout their stay – then you could be just the person we’re looking for!

Additional Information

Are You Ready to Shine in Hospitality?

At Potters Resorts Five Lakes, we're not just looking for employees – we're seeking stars who will help us maintain our status as the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive resort. If you're passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and take pride in your work, we want you on our team!

Why Choose Potters Resorts Five Lakes?

• Be part of an award-winning, newly expanded resort
• Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities
• Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities
• Competitive pay rates based on age and experience
• Continuous training through our Potters Academy
• Regular team recognition, awards, and treat days
• A genuinely enjoyableplace to work

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.