Waiter / Waitress

Audley Villages; Kintbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

The Role

The Restaurant is set within our Audley Retirement village, which has its own health club, library, fine dining restaurant, bar, and luxury suites. Audley villages comprise owners who permanently reside on-site within their own private homes but also host external customers. From simple to fine cuisine, beautiful settings in heritage buildings, and, of course, the very best people, we are a growing luxury brand serious about investing in our people’s training and development. This is a great place to build on your skills, take on a varied range of roles, and develop your career in hospitality in double quick time.

As our Waiter / Waitress, you’ll ensure that Audley Owners and External Customers have the highest quality of service and experience. Thanks to you, owners and guests who come to enjoy the exceptional food and surroundings at our restaurant and bistro will receive a warm welcome and smooth, seamless service.

Whether you’re taking reservations, seating guests, advising on the menu, serving afternoon tea, promoting the village and our luxury spa, or sharing a joke with regulars, you’ll deliver exceptional service. You’ll also help service our guest suites, answer owners’ enquiries, keep an eye on stock levels, help set up for special events, and maintain cleanliness.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in hospitality and handling cash (preferably).
• Taking pride in everything you do is an essential quality for this role.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and an organised approach that ensures tasks are completed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven by standards and sales opportunities.
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Hands-on and flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Warm, professional, empathetic, and smartly turned out.

In Return You Will Receive

• Work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’.