Senior Waiter / Waitress

Searcys; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering company is looking for an experienced Senior Waiter to lead the Waiting Team at an iconic location in London. The role involves providing exceptional service, participating in food and beverage service delivery, and assisting in the setup of high-end events. The company offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment with extensive benefits.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Enrolment in the pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Access to employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift

Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional service to guests.
• Experience in delivering food and beverage services.
• Proven capability to nurture and develop new team members.

Responsibilities

• Run sections during restaurant service and assist with events.
• Participate in the delivery of food and beverage services.
• Set up restaurant and event areas effectively.

Skills

Exceptional service

Food and beverage service

Team development

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Waiter to lead our Waiting Team and assist with the restaurant & Champagne Bar. Located within the iconic St Pancras International Station, St Pancras Brasserie by Searcys is home to the longest Champagne bar in Europe and offers the ideal escape to sit back and soak up the charm of the magnificent station. Searcys is steeped in rich heritage and is passionate about its people, therefore offers industry leading benefits.

Benefits

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue

Job Details

Job Description: You will be required to run sections during restaurant service as well as assisting high end events.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: up to £18.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to our guests
• To successfully participate in the delivery of all food and beverage services
• Take part in the setup of all events
• Nurture and develop new waiters and commis waiters
• Adhere to all company policies and departmental procedures/trainings
• Liaise with key people in all necessary areas of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards set by the managers
• Deal effectively and courteously with guest requests, and to refer them to the line manager, if necessary
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility including all other requirements as described in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy

Qualifications

• Provide exceptional service to our guests
• To successfully participate in the delivery of all food and beverage services
• Take part in the setup of restaurant and events
• Nurture and develop new commis waiters
• Adhere to all company policies and departmental procedures/trainings
• Liaise with key people in all necessary areas of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards set by the managers
• Deal effectively and courteously with guest requests, and to refer them to the line manager, if necessary

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk