Server / Waiter / Waitress

Caravan Restaurants; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Manchester is seeking a Server/Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The role offers up to £14.94 per hour based on experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and be excited to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Responsibilities include serving food and drinks inspired by global flavors and supporting the company's commitment to sustainability and diversity. Join now and be part of an expanding team with great benefits.

Benefits

Free meals & drinks when working

Dining discount for family & friends

Coffee discount

Bike to work scheme

Mental health and well-being support

Financial health education

Leadership training and development

Birthday & Anniversary Treat

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver a positive customer experience.
• Open to learning and developing skills.
• Ownership of responsibilities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks inspired by New Zealand cuisine.
• Work as part of a team to provide excellent customer service.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives and diversity.

Job description

Server / Waiter / Waitress

Up to £14.94 per hour, dependent on experience

At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Waiter who knows how to support a team and welcome & awe guests from the very first impression! We would love to hear from you if you’re up for a new venture and a fresh start. It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re looking forward to expanding in the coming years, with new openings on the horizon.

Benefits

• Free meals & drinks when working
• Dining discount when visiting with family & friends.
• Coffee discount
• Bike to work scheme
• Mental health and well-being support
• Financial health education and support
• Leadership training and development
• Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants
• Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally.

What you'll be doing as a CaravanServer / Waiter / Waitress

• You’ll be delivering our ‘Caravan of Love’ style of customer experience by working with the rest of the team
• You'll be serving up our ‘well-travelled’ food and drink, which is inspired by flavours from our founders’ native New Zealand, as well as their global travels.
• You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills
• You’ll take ownership of your role and thrive in a busy section

Caravan Values

We live by 4 core values. We expect our Server / Waiter / Waitress and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times;

• Caravan of Love
• No boundaries
• Well-travelled
• All welcome

Sustainability

We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few.

Diversity & Inclusion

All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.