The Woodspeen - Waiting Staff

Baxterstorey; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dining establishment in Newbury is seeking an experienced Waiter/Waitress to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service. The role involves menu knowledge and teamwork to ensure fine dining moments. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, strong communication, and a passion for hospitality. Join our fantastic team and enjoy great benefits including complimentary meals, bonuses for referrals, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

Opportunities for progression

28 days holiday

Recommend a friend bonuses

Perkbox discounts

Recognition and performance incentives

Workplace pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for food, beverage and customer service.
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team.
• Exceptional time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and personalised service.
• Know menu items, including ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Handle high-pressure situations calmly.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Leaving Cert

NVQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced and dedicated Waiter /Waitress to join our team and play a key role in creating a wonderful dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional Service: Provide attentive and personalised service to ensure a flawless dining experience to our guests.


• Menu Knowledge: Know our menu well, including ingredients and cooking techniques, to help guests with their choices.


• Presentation: Serve dishes with style, pour wine accurately, and create memorable dining moments.


• Teamwork: Work well with your colleagues to ensure a smooth service.


• Upselling: Recommend featured items, drinks, and wine pairings to enhance guests' experiences.


• Stay Cool: Handle high-pressure situations calmly, professionally and refer them to the line manager, if necessary.


• Salary: £28,000–£32,000

Qualifications

• Leaving Cert level education or above


• NVQ qualification or equivalent


• Ability to display a real passion for food, beverage and customer service


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Exceptional attention to detail


• Hands on and proactive approach


• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team


• Excellent time management

Benefits

• Complimentary meals during shifts


• Life Assurance


• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.


• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.


• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.


• Exclusive access to our Perkbox scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.


• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.


• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme


• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.


• Cycle to Work Scheme

If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!