Seasonal Waiter/Waitress

Restaurants; Newquay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading restaurant overlooking Fistral Beach, known for exceptional customer service and a supportive team, seeks a passionate Waiter or Waitress. Join a company that values diversity and work-life balance while delivering delightful dining experiences to every guest, emphasizing a caring environment for both employees and patrons.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Holiday of 28 days paid annually

Staff discounts

Free meal for two after one year

Regular support from your manager

Social events to meet Rick and the family

Brilliant tips paid weekly

Qualifications

• Warm and enthusiastic personality.
• Knowledge of menu and products.
• Ability to provide welcoming service.

Responsibilities

• Providing the warmest welcomes to guests.
• Delivering smooth and efficient service.
• Making best recommendations on menu items.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer Service

Communication

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• Pay - £12.21 per hour (£22,222 per year for a 35-hour week), £10.50 per hour for under 18s
• Plus up to £2,700 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's earnings), giving total potential earnings of £24,922 per year.
• Flexible shifts with part and full-time options
• A Top 100 Best Companies to work for

We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Waiter or Waitress to join our friendly team at our restaurant and takeaway overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry', trying to make people smile with great food, drink, and experiences. As a Top 25 Best Hospitality Company to Work For, we are good at making our team smile too. We support our teams, embrace diversity, and are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing the warmest welcomes
• Offering the best recommendations
• Having knowledge of menu and products
• Delivering smooth, efficient service
• Ending with a memorable goodbye to encourage customer return

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here? Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Grow your career with us

We're passionate about food and developing our people. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within. We invest in you with:

• Opportunities to move within our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles
• Regular support from your manager
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle, including requests for a four-day week for full-time employees
• Brilliant tips paid weekly, not subject to NI deductions, even when on holiday
• Staff discounts in our restaurants (50%), shops and online (20%), discounted hotel stays, and cookery courses
• Free meal for two after one year, annually in one of our restaurants
• Social events to meet Rick and the family
• Plenty of food including meals, drinks, and snacks on duty
• Staff surprises to make you smile throughout the year
• Holiday of 28 days paid holiday annually, increasing after 2 years

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family business in 1975. Today, we employ over 600 staff across 10 restaurants, hotels, cookery schools, shops, and an online shop. Rick and Jill remain involved, along with their sons Ed, Jack, and Charlie.

Our Values

We are a values-led company. Our core values include:

• Hospitality from our hearts
• Enjoy learning & improving
• Doing the right thing, the right way
• Bringing out the best in each other
• Showing great team spirit

Good to know...

• Parking – Plenty of free parking in Newquay town centre
• Transport – 10 min walk from bus station, 20 min from train station
• Uniform – Smart black shoes and trousers provided; rest supplied by us

Say Hello

To apply, email your CV to kim.braithwaite [at] rickstein.com or click apply. We welcome any additional support or reasonable adjustments needed at any stage.

Rick Stein Fistral offers casual dining with Rick’s famous fish & chips and Indian takeaway, overlooking Fistral Beach, bustling with visitors.