Waiter / Waitress

Audley Group; Stokenchurch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retirement village in Stokenchurch seeks a Waiter / Waitress to provide exceptional service to residents and guests. Responsibilities include taking reservations, serving food, and maintaining the restaurant's standards. Ideal candidates will have previous hospitality experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Work life balance

28 days holiday

50% discount on food and drinks

Employee discount portal membership

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality preferred.
• Pride in work is essential.
• Able to communicate effectively with guests.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional service for owners and guests.
• Take reservations and seating arrangements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the restaurant.
• Help setup special events and assist with guest suites.

Skills

Previous experience in hospitality

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Flexible approach to duties

Job description

Responsibilities

The Restaurant is set within our Audley Retirement village, which has its own health club, library, fine dining restaurant, bar and luxury suites. Audley villages comprise owners who permanently reside on site within their own private homes and hosts external customers. From simple to the finest cuisine, beautiful settings in heritage buildings and, of course, the very best people – as our Waiter / Waitress you will ensure that Audley Owners and External Customers receive the highest quality of service and experience. Thanks to you, owners and guests who come to enjoy the exceptional food and surroundings at our restaurant and bistro will receive a warm welcome and a smooth, seamless service. Whether you are taking reservations, seating guests, advising on the menu, serving afternoon tea, promoting the village and our luxury spa, or sharing a joke with regulars, you will deliver an exceptional service. You will also help service our guest suites, answer owners' enquiries, keep an eye on stock levels, help set up for special events, and keep everything looking scrupulously clean.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality and handling cash (preferably).
• Taking pride in everything you do is an essential quality for this role.
• A 'can do' attitude and an organised approach that ensures things get done.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven by standards and sales opportunities.
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Hands on and flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Warm, professional and empathetic, as well as smartly turned out.

Benefits

• Work life balance
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…