Waiter/Waitress

Medirest Signature; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a Waiter/Waitress in Canterbury to deliver exceptional customer service at universities. The role involves greeting guests, ensuring a seamless dining experience, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will be passionate about service, excel in communication, and thrive under pressure. This full-time position offers 35 hours per week over 5 days.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to greet customers with a smile.
• Initiative to make customer-right decisions.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and looking after our guests.
• Serving customers with a seamless experience.
• Complying with food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Outstanding service

Excellent communication

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!