Waiter / Waitress / Chef de Rang

Paris House; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fine dining is seeking a dedicated Waiter/Waitress/Chef de Rang to join their vibrant Front of House team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful rural setting while providing exceptional service to guests. With a focus on innovative dining experiences and a supportive environment, you will be encouraged to grow your skills and contribute creatively to menu development. The restaurant prides itself on its inclusive culture and commitment to quality, making it a fantastic place for anyone passionate about the culinary arts to thrive. Join a team where your contributions will truly matter!

Benefits

Christmas & New Year closure

Two full days and four nights off every week

Supportive and inclusive working environment

On-site parking

Meals on shift

Pension Scheme

Bonus Potential

Professional development opportunities

Access to high-quality ingredients

Creative freedom in menu development

Qualifications

• Experience in quality restaurants, ideally fine dining.
• Passionate about service and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high levels of service and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Work closely with the sommelier to enhance wine knowledge.

Skills

Customer Service

Wine Knowledge

Bartending

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in Fine Dining

Passion for Food and Wine

Job description

Paris House is a modern 3 AA Rosette, Michelin recommended Fine Dining Restaurant, owned and run by Executive Chef Phil Fanning, serving innovative Modern British Tasting Menus inspired by natural flavour combinations and seasonality, coupled with fantastic wines delivered by a highly professional Front of House team with knowledge, warmth and hospitality at the core.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high performing team who pride themselves in delivering a memorable customer experience in an engaging, upbeat and friendly way. Our ethos is to create a warm, friendly, innovative and special dining environment and we’re looking for people who share our way of thinking. The Caterer Magazine named Paris House in its Top 30 places to work in Hospitality, 2024. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

• Christmas & New Year closure
• Two full days and four nights off every week
• A genuinely friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment
• Beautiful rural location set in 22 acres of deer park with easy access to Milton Keynes and 45 minutes from London
• Family run business without the big business bureaucracy
• On-site parking
• Meals on shift
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills
• Pension Scheme and Bonus Potential
• Creative freedom to contribute to menu development and showcase your skills
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Access to high-quality ingredients and state of the art facilities

The Role:

We are looking for a Waiter/Waitress/Chef de Rang to join our Front of House team. You will join a team with a real passion for delivering the highest levels of service and creating a fantastic dining experience for our guests. All our Front of House team are expected to ensure guests always leave fully satisfied and that performance targets are achieved, and all will be involved in serving food, taking orders and the upkeep of the restaurant. You will work closely with our sommelier to actively grow your wine knowledge.

Requirements:

• Experienced in working in quality restaurants, ideally with some fine dining experience
• Passionate about delivering the highest levels of service with a desire to learn
• Keen to progress their career in a quality restaurant environment
• Due to our rural location your own transport is essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Have an active interest in food and wine
• Have some basic wine knowledge and a desire to learn more
• Bartending and cocktail making knowledge would also be a benefit
• Be a clear and concise communicator, fluent in speaking English and confident to speak to guests
• Have the ability to multi task
• Be a team player

Working hours:

Wednesday – closed for service: our development day. Work with the team on our research and development agendas, including training, mentoring, skills development and enhancing menu knowledge. Preparing the restaurant for the week (includes cleaning and setting the Front of House areas).
Thursday to Saturday – lunch and dinner service
Sunday – lunch service
Sunday & Wednesday evenings and all day on Mondays and Tuesdays is time off.

Location:
Due to our beautiful rural location in Woburn, Bedfordshire, you will need your own transport. There is no possibility of using public transport due to our location in the deer park.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and covering email or letter to [e-mail]

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time

Job Location: Woburn Park, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QP, United Kingdom