Waiter/Waitress

De Vere Horsley Estate; Guildford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

De Vere Horsley Estate seeks a passionate Waiter/Waitress to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will ensure exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment, driven by high standards of service and teamwork. Enjoy competitive pay, varied shift patterns, and robust employee benefits, including free meals and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

50% discount on Food & Beverage

28 days holiday increasing to 33 days

Access to Apprenticeship programmes

Employee Assistance Programme for health support

Monthly colleague recognition programme

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated by delivering high standards of service.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident team player who enjoys interacting with people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests have a great experience.
• Deliver food and drinks smoothly and efficiently.
• Create memorable moments for guests.

Skills

Attention to detail

High standards of service

Fast-paced environment handling

Teamwork

Job description

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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.

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 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 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.

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 peopl

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
• 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.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• 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.