Waiter / Waitress

De Vere; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

25% discount on F&B

£50 colleague rates for overnight stay

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

Job summary

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join our vibrant hospitality team. You will ensure guests receive food and drinks smoothly and create memorable experiences across our venues.

We offer full-time contracts with a comprehensive benefits package, including on-site meals, leisure facilities, paid birthday leave, and excellent career progression opportunities within De Vere.

Qualifications

• Experience as waiter/waitress preferred but not required as training is provided.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and beverage service to guests, ensuring smooth and friendly experience.
• Assist colleagues to deliver memorable moments and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Guest service

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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 Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor. Our restaurants and bars are vibrant places to work and are 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 Beaumont 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.

We are looking for someone to join us on a full-time basis.

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

It would be great if you have previous experience as a Waiter / Waitress, however experience is not essential as full training can be provided so, if you are willing to learn, we would invite you to apply!

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.

• £12.71 per hour
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• 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)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• 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.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work
• 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.

De Vere Beaumont Estate

set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute:

based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and reading.

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.