Waiter/ Waitress

Malmaison; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Royal Tunbridge Wells seeks a front-facing restaurant team member to enhance guest experiences. This position offers flexible hours, training, and opportunities for advancement within the food and beverage management sector. Competitive pay and numerous employee discounts are part of the package.

Benefits

Heavily discounted staff room rates

35% off dining bills

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary stays on work anniversaries

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Experience in a customer-facing role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control the dining experience for guests.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and management.
• Assist in creating memorable experiences.

Job description

Opened 1997

34 Bedrooms

74-seater Bistro & Bar

3 Private Event Spaces - seating up to 84

Nestled in the glorious Kent countryside, Royal Tunbridge Wells is a leafy, laid-back corner of 'the Garden of England'. The charming and historic town is a rousing mix of momentous architecture, specialist independent shops, art galleries, hip cafés and bars. It's filled with character and charm, just like our magnificent hotel. Lovingly converted from a Grade II-listed mansion, its one of this beautiful spa town's architectural landmarks. With wonderful views across lush lawns to the ornamental gardens of Calverley Park.

About The Role

Job Title, Brand

Salary £12.3 - 40 Hours Per Week Type of Contract: Permanent Location: Tunbridge

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for Life with Hotel Du Vin.

In this role you will be the face of the restaurant, you'll help control the flow, and communicate with the Kitchen and the restaurant management to ensure smooth and controlled dining experience for our guests.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview. If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training. We'll help you be 'The Difference' between good and great guest experiences.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of.

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a F&B Management role – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards

Benefits

About You

In Addition To Competitive Rates Of Pay We Offer

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family
  
  

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace
  
  

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.