Restaurant Section Leader

The Vineyard Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and spa in Newbury is seeking a Chef de Rang to assist with the operation of their renowned restaurant. The role includes providing exceptional service, managing a section, and supporting team activities. This position offers 29 days of holiday, comprehensive training, gym access, employee discounts, and more. Candidates should possess strong service skills and a good understanding of food and beverage offerings. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant team and develop your career in hospitality.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Training and development

Employee events

Gym access

Healthy meals

Pension plan

50% discount in restaurants

Qualifications

• Must be confident and have a strong understanding of our food and beverage offering.
• Able to manage private events when needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth and efficient service of a section in the restaurant.
• Ensure guests are served in a professional, courteous and informative way.
• Help prepare and set up the restaurant.

Skills

Professional service

Food and beverage knowledge

Event management

Job description

Why Join The Vineyard?

Our hotel is a spectacular 5 red star hotel and spa, renowned for its impeccable service, 3 AA Rosette restaurant, luxury bubble spa and award-winning 30,000 bottle wine cellar. As a premier wine destination, and a foodie one too, we offer a relaxed, informal and contemporary experience with a team that have individual personalities that shine through.

The role:

We are looking for a Chef de Rang To assist the Restaurant team with ensuring the smooth running of The Vineyard Restaurant, while providing a warm and professional service to our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the smooth and efficient service of a section in the restaurant.
• Ensure guests are served in a professional, courteous and informative way.
• Being confident and having a strong understanding of our food and beverage offering.
• Together with the restaurant team be responsible for the preparation and set up of the restaurant, checking tasks and monitoring preparation for service.
• Be able to manage private events when needed.
• Ensuring all opening and closing duties are adhered to.
• Be available to assist in other departments when other duties permit.

You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
• £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
• Contributions to a pension plan.

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive ……

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
• Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Critical Illness & Life Assurance cover

We encourage you to bring your true self to work - we recruit for attitude and train for skill. We’ll provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun and fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations.So, whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big, there’s a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. We’re an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey.

If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!