Waiter/Waitress

Compass Group UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Poole is seeking a full-time Waiter/Waitress to deliver exceptional customer service in the Defence sector. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing great service, be a team player, and maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene. Join a team that prides itself on its food and brand while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service with a smile.
• Ability to work under pressure and take initiative.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and looking after guests to ensure satisfaction.
• Serving customers with a seamless personalized experience.
• Maintaining a positive brand image for the company.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We're looking for Waiter/Waitress who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do - pride in our food, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people. This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and looking after our guests so they go home delighted
• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations to our guests
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

About Compass Group UK&I – Defence sector

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0810/95933001/51812516/R/BU #Defence

Equal opportunity

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!