Waiter / Waitress

De Vere; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate £12.71/hr

Varied shifts

Paid holidays

Free meals on duty

Exclusive discounts portal

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Wagestream access

Job summary

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to ensure exceptional guest experiences across our vibrant restaurants and bars. You will support weddings, private functions, and conferences, delivering food and beverages with care and speed in a busy events setting.

Varied shifts are available. No formal experience required as full training is provided; a proactive, guest-focused mindset is key to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and intuitive approach to guest needs.
• Ability to deliver high standards of service to create memorable guest experiences.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and drinks to guests smoothly and efficiently.
• Create memorable moments through attentive service and guest engagement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deliver high standards

Fast-paced environment

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 Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden. Our restaurants and bars are vibrant places to work and are 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 Grand Connaught Rooms 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.

We have a variety of shifts and hours available.

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

It would be great if you have previous experience as a Waiter / Waitress, however experience is not essential as full training can be provided so, if you are willing to learn,

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Waiter/Waitress.

• £12.71 per hour
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• 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.

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our Iconic Events venue in London, and as this property does not have any guest bedrooms, the space is solely set up to run and host the most incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings: our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities means this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work.

Your commute: Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, we're well-connected for all major London transport links.

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.