Waiter / Waitress

Audley Villages; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Waiter/Waitress in a luxury retirement village, where you will provide exceptional service to both residents and external customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful setting, ensuring guests enjoy fine cuisine and a warm atmosphere. With a commitment to staff development, you will have access to excellent training and career advancement opportunities. Enjoy a work-life balance, competitive salary, and a range of perks including discounts, holidays, and a pension scheme. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

50% discount on food and drinks

Staff rates on guest suites

Excellent training opportunities

Free access to employee discount portal

Free membership to Healthcare Cash Plan

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality preferred.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive exceptional service and experience.
• Take reservations, seat guests, and serve food and drinks.

Skills

Hospitality Experience

Cash Handling

Excellent Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Organizational Skills

Job description

This is a 30 hours per week role, requiring availability on a 7-day rota basis, with 5 days per week.

The Role

The Restaurant is located within our Audley Retirement village, which features a health club, library, fine dining restaurant, bar, and luxury suites. Audley villages consist of owners who reside on-site in private homes, as well as external customers. We offer everything from simple to fine cuisine in beautiful settings within heritage buildings, supported by a dedicated team. As a growing luxury brand, we invest heavily in our staff's training and development, providing opportunities to build skills, take on diverse roles, and advance your hospitality career rapidly.

As our Waiter/Waitress, you will ensure that both Audley Owners and External Customers receive the highest quality service and experience. Your efforts will ensure guests enjoy exceptional food and surroundings with a warm welcome and seamless service. Responsibilities include taking reservations, seating guests, advising on the menu, serving afternoon tea, promoting the village and our luxury spa, assisting with guest suite service, answering owner inquiries, monitoring stock levels, setting up for special events, and maintaining cleanliness throughout.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in hospitality and handling cash is preferred.
• Prides in delivering excellent service and attention to detail.
• Possesses a ‘can do’ attitude and organized approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, driven by high standards and sales opportunities.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexible and hands-on approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Warm, professional, empathetic, and well-presented.

In Return You Will Receive

• Work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all our restaurants nationwide
• Staff rates on guest suites at our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free access to our employee discount portal
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Free uniform and more

Audley Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.