Waiter/ Waitress

TN United Kingdom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Waiter or Waitress to join their vibrant front of house team in Winchester. This role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences for guests. With a strong emphasis on personal development, the company is committed to investing in its staff, providing training, and promoting from within. Enjoy competitive pay, generous tips, and fantastic perks including staff discounts and holiday allowances. If you have a passion for hospitality and want to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tips paid weekly

50% staff discount

Complimentary meal for two after one year

Social events

Quality meals while on duty

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Warm and enthusiastic demeanor is essential.
• Ability to provide smooth and efficient service.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm welcomes and best recommendations to customers.
• Ensure smooth service and a memorable goodbye.

Skills

Front of House Experience

Customer Service

Knowledge of Menu

Job description

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• Pay - £12.21 per hour (£22,222 per year for a 35 hour week) £10.50 per hour for under 18s
• Plus up to £7,700 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's earnings),giving total potential earnings of £29,922 per year.
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for
• Front of House experience preferred

We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Waiter or Waitress to join our lovely front of house team at our restaurant in Winchester.

What you’ll be getting up to

• The warmest welcomes
• The best recommendations
• Knowledge of menu and products
• The smooth, efficient service
• The goodbye at the end of the meal that makes the customer want to return

We’ll give you all the training and knowledge you need – with plenty of food and drink tasting along the way.

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Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips that are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to NI deductions and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year with us, you'll get a complimentary 3-course meal for two people in one of our restaurants every year.
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well as drinks and snacks whilst you're on a break.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year, which starts to increase after 2 years.

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family-run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company which you will learn more about upon joining us. The values that we live and breathe here at Stein's are:

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Good to know...

Uniform - You’ll need smart black shoes and black trousers. We will provide you with a shirt and apron.

We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your CV to [e-mail] or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Rick Stein Winchester was the first restaurant that Rick Stein and Jill Stein opened outside of Cornwall in 2014. With a nod towards our coastal heritage, this restaurant brings the freshest fish, simply cooked to Winchester. Our stunning seafood restaurant is situated on Winchester high street and is just a short train ride from London.