Waiter/Waitress

De Vere Ltd.; Mortimer; On-site; Full time

Job summary

De Vere Ltd. is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join their team at Wokefield Estate. This role involves ensuring exceptional service standards in a vibrant restaurant and bar environment, contributing to guests' memorable experiences. The position offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and numerous benefits including career progression opportunities.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Paid holiday allowance

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Access to discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Instant access to pay with Wagestream

Regular team appreciation events

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old to apply.
• Motivated by delivering high standards of service.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

High standards of service

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Job description

De Vere Wokefield Estateset in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station.

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 Wokefield Estate in Mortimer. 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 Wokefield Estate 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.

You will need to be over 18 years old age to apply for this position.

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

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.

• £12.21 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
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• 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.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.