Waiter / Waitress

Audley Villages; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension

28 days holiday

Food & drink discount

Staff suites discount

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Healthcare plan

Refer a friend bonus

Uniform provided

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a friendly waiter/waitress to deliver exceptional service in our luxury retirement village restaurant and bistro. You will warmly welcome owners and external guests, take reservations, seat guests, advise on the menu, and help with service in guest suites and events.

A proactive, well-presented individual who enjoys interacting with people will thrive in this role. You will work as part of a team focused on high standards, training, and development in a prestigious

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and handling cash is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Organised, proactive and flexible with shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Take reservations and seat guests, advising on the menu.
• Serve afternoon tea and assist guests in the restaurant and bistro.
• Promote the village and spa to guests and owners, ensuring a warm welcome.
• Assist with guest suites, answer enquiries and monitor stock levels.
• Help set up for special events and ensure areas stay scrupulously clean.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Cash handling

Excellent communication

Organised & proactive

Customer service

Can-do attitude

Flexible shifts

Well presented

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.

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