Waiter/ Waitress

Hotel Du Vin; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Room Rates discounts

50% off best available rate

35% off dining

Fully funded Apprenticeships

High Street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Uniform provided

Wellness campaigns

Pay as you earn through Wagestream

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Sustainability initiatives

Charity volunteering days

Job summary

Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join our restaurant team. The role is permanent with flexible hours and pay up to £14 per hour (including service charge). You will be the face of the restaurant, helping control the flow and communicating with the Kitchen and management to ensure a smooth dining experience for our guests.

We offer development opportunities, apprenticeships, and a range of staff perks as part of our commitment to great guest service and career growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for great customer service and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of the restaurant and help control the flow.
• Communicate with Kitchen and management to ensure a smooth dining experience.

Job description

Waiter / Waitress, Hotel du Vin

OTE up to £14 per hour(inc of Service Charge), flexible working hours Permanent

Edinburgh

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for Life with Hotel du Vin

Role Overview

In this role you will be the face of the restaurant, you'll help control the flow, and communicate with the Kitchen and the restaurant management to ensure smooth and controlled dining experience for our guests.

Hours & Availability

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

Training & Development

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognised apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training. We'll help you be 'The Difference' between good and great guest experiences. Experience isn't a deal breaker but a passion for great customer service and a willingness to learn new skills is essential.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!).
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more.
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it's earned. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary.
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversaries with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.
• Our Sustainability Goals: 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round.
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

Equal Opportunities

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.