Waiter/Waitress

02- Food & Beverage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fine-dining establishment in Greater London seeks front-of-house staff to provide exceptional service to guests. Your duties will include seating and serving guests, taking orders, and billing. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a professional appearance, and a calm demeanor under pressure. Previous experience in a 5-star hotel is a plus. This role offers opportunities for career progression within a growing group.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and dry cleaned

Employee discounts at Arora Hotels

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience providing high quality service in a fine-dining setting.
• Smart and professional appearance required.
• Prior experience in a 5-star hotel would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Seat guests, present the menu, and take orders.
• Build rapport with guests and make knowledgeable recommendations.
• Handle billing and payment processes.
• Clear and reset tables efficiently.

Skills

High quality service

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Positive and proactive manner

Job description

Salary – £26,000 plus tronc.

Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there's more...

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us...

Kinaara is an award-winning Indian fine-dining restaurant, we are proud to have been awarded 2 AA rosettes for Culinary Excellence twice and have reached the Top 2 Restaurants in London on TripAdvisor.

The name Kinaara draws inspiration from the Hindi language, meaning edge or riverbank. Our restaurant offers diners a chance to indulge in rich and comforting flavours from across India while enjoying breath taking views of the River Thames and London's Canary Wharf. Please note we offer vegetarian menus, and all of our menus adhere to Halal dietary standards.

A bit about what you will do...

• Seating, presenting menu, taking orders, and serving guests,
• Taking the time to listen to the needs of our guests and building natural rapport.
• Making knowledgeable suggestions and recommendations on the dishes that our guests might enjoy.
• Raising bills and taking payment
• Clearing and re-setting tables

More about you...

• Providing high quality service and attention to detail comes naturally to you.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm whilst under pressure.
• Values being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• 5-star hotel experience in a similar role would be a real advantage.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.