Waiter / Waitress

Audley Villages; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Audley Villages as a Waiter / Waitress in a luxurious retirement village. Deliver exceptional service to both owners and external guests in a fine dining restaurant setting. The role offers full-time hours with a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and a chance to be part of a committed hospitality team.

Benefits

Work life balance

Competitive salary

5% company pension contribution

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% discount on food and drinks

Staff rates for guest suites

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with a driven approach to service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality service for owners and guests.
• Assist with reservations, seating, and menu advice.
• Maintain cleanliness and check stock levels.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Job description

The Role

The Restaurant is set within our Audley Retirement village, the village has its own health club, library, fine dining restaurant, bar and luxury suites. Audley villages comprises of owners, who permanently reside on site within their own private homes but also hosts external customers. From the simple to the finest cuisine, beautiful settings in heritage buildings and, of course, the very best people. As a growing luxury brand, we’re serious about investing in our people’s training and development, making this a great place to build on your skills, take on a varied range of roles and develop your career in hospitality in double quick time.

This is a full-time job, 5 days per week (weekend availability will be required) and a fixed-term contract (9 months)

As our Waiter / Waitress you’ll ensure that Audley Owners and External Customers have the highest quality of service and experience. Thanks to you, owners and the guests who come to enjoy the exceptional food and surroundings at our restaurant and bistro will get a warm welcome and a smooth, seamless service.

Whether you’re taking reservations, seating guests, advising on the menu, serving afternoon tea, promoting the village and our luxury spa, or sharing a joke with regulars, you’ll deliver an exceptional service. You’ll also help service our guest suites, answer owners’ enquiries, keep an eye on stock levels, help set up for special events, and keep everywhere looking scrupulously clean.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in hospitality and handling cash (preferably).
• Taking pride in everything you do is an essential quality for this role.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and an organised approach that ensures things get done.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven by standards and sales opportunities.
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Hands on and flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Warm, professional and empathetic, as well as smartly turned out.
  
  

In Return You Will Receive

• Work life balance
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…
  
  

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’