Waiter

The Running Horses; Westhumble; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Discounts across group

Training & progression

Job summary

The Running Horses in Surrey Hills is seeking an experienced restaurant front-of-house team member to deliver warm, efficient table service with great product knowledge. You will greet, seat, take orders (allergens checked), input to EPOS, run food and drinks, and help maintain high standards during breakfast to dinner service.

Availability for evenings, weekends and Sundays is required. Training and progression opportunities are available, with wine knowledge and barista basics considered a

Qualifications

• Solid restaurant/pub floor experience.
• Sharp communication and guest focus.
• Confident EPOS use; allergen awareness and Challenge 25 where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat and manage tables; follow our sequence of service.
• Take orders accurately (allergens checked), input to EPOS, run food & drinks.
• Recommend dishes, sides, desserts and drinks.
• Carry 3 plates/tray service confidently; clear and reset swiftly.
• Handle payments and resolve issues with care, escalating when needed.
• Set up/close down sections; complete cleaning and opening/closing checklists.
• Support breakfast for residents when required and service in the garden during fine weather.

Skills

Floor service experience

Calm under pressure

EPOS proficiency

Allergen awareness

Guest focus

Evenings & weekends

Job description

Historic coaching inn in the Surrey Hills with a busy dining room and rooms. We host locals, walkers, cyclists, and overnight guests from breakfast to dinner.

The role

Deliver warm, efficient table service with great product knowledge and clean, professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and manage tables; follow our sequence of service

• Take orders accurately (allergens checked), input to EPOS, run food & drinks

• Recommend dishes, sides, desserts, and drinks

• Carry 3 plates/tray service confidently; clear and reset swiftly

• Handle payments and resolve issues with care, escalating when needed
  

• Set up/close down sections; complete cleaning and opening/closing checklists

• Support breakfast for residents when required and service in the garden during fine weather

You bring

• Solid restaurant/pub floor experience and calm under pressure

• Sharp communication, guest focus, and attention to detail

• Confident EPOS use; allergen awareness and Challenge 25 where applicable

• Availability for evenings, weekends, and Sundays

Nice to have

• Wine knowledge, barista basics

What we offer

• Staff food on shift; group-wide discount
  

• Training (wine, coffee, service standards) and clear progression routes