Waiter / Waitress

De Vere Horsley Estate; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality provider in East Horsley is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for ensuring a fantastic guest experience by providing food and drinks smoothly. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and be motivated by high service standards. Full-time position offering competitive pay and extensive benefits, including career progression opportunities and complimentary use of leisure facilities.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

28 days holiday (increasing up to 33 days)

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over due to role requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests have a great experience.
• Provide food and drinks smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

High service standards

Ability to multitask

Team player

Job description

Are you ready to deliver exceptional service standards and create memorable experiences?

We are recruiting for a Waiter / Waitress to join our team at De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley. Our restaurants and bars are vibrant places to work and central to our guest's overall hotel experience. We also host regular events from weddings to private functions and large conferences.

As a Waiter / Waitress at De Vere Horsley Estate you will be an integral part of our team, responsible for ensuring our guests have a great experience. Whatever the reason for our guests visit you will make sure their food and drinks are provided smoothly and efficiently and that memorable moments are created.

Please note this is full-time position, 40 hours a week working 5 out of any 7 days.

What we look for in a Waiter / Waitress

• A keen eye for detail and an intuitive approach to our guest's needs
• Someone motivated by delivering high standards of service to ensure each and every guest has a memorable experience
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks with enthusiasm
• A confident team player who enjoys working with others and interacting with people

Due to the nature of the role and the hours required, we do require someone who is 18 or over.

The Pay & Benefits

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Waiter / Waitress.

• £12.21 per hour
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24 / 7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

De Vere Horsley Estate has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and badminton club.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.