Waiter/Waitress

Chartwells; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider is seeking a full-time Waiter/Waitress in Canterbury to deliver exceptional service at universities. Responsibilities include greeting guests, serving food, and maintaining food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a passion for customer service. This role is integral to a team that values pride in their work and brand.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service and greeting customers with a smile.
• Ability to take initiative and make customer-centric decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and looking after guests to ensure they leave delighted.
• Serving customers and providing a seamless personalized experience.
• Knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We're looking for Waiter/Waitress who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Universities on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do - pride in our food, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you bring your spark to Universities? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and looking after our guests so they go home delighted
• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations to our guests
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Waiter/Waitress will:

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Job Reference: com/2507/43152001/52752345/BU #Universities

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!