Waiter/Waitress

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Room Discount

Friends & Family Discount

Wagestream access

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Apprenticeship programmes

Job summary

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to be the face of the restaurant, ensuring smooth dining experiences by coordinating with the kitchen and management. This permanent role offers a 40-hour week and a starting hourly rate of £12.87, with opportunities for training and development.

The group provides generous benefits, flexibility with shifts, and career progression, plus staff perks and training programs as described, encouraging

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Waiter/ Waitress

• Position: Waiter
• Advertising Package: Generous Company Benefits, Training & Development
• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• End Date: Not Specified

About the Location

Opened 2005

• 43 Bedrooms
• 64-seater Bistro & Bar
• 3 Private Event Spaces - seating up to 80

A delightful 12th century market town nestled in a valley in the Chilterns. In an idyllic location on the banks of the Thames, the hotel sits in a classic Georgian building that was formerly a brewery for 300 years. The inspired re-incarnation of this cluster of historic listed buildings has created one of the most striking hotels around. A world-renowned centre of rowing thanks to the Royal Regatta, Henley has a quaint atmosphere, quirky independent shops and a peppering of museums and galleries.

About the Role

Waiter/Waitress, Hotel du vin

• Salary: £12.87
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Location: Henley on Thames

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.

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.

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

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training. We'll help you be 'The Difference' between good and great guest experiences.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of.

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a F&B Management role - we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards

Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• 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 earnt. 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 in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on projects 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

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.