Waiting Staff

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious tea room in Edinburgh is seeking a Waiting Team Member to join their team. The role involves providing friendly, professional service in a beautiful environment, managing a section, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have experience in hospitality, possess excellent communication skills, and be proactive. A casual work schedule is available with competitive pay and gratuities.

Benefits

Share of weekly gratuities

Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications

• Experience within a hospitality, catering or bar setting.
• Ability to manage a section and stay composed during service.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests, taking orders and serving beverages.
• Delivering optimal client service experience.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Job description

Are you passionate about food and wine? Do you enjoy working in a five-star environment but are not so keen on working late nights?

Then Colonnades at The Signet Library would love you to join us as a Waiting Team Member in our tea room.

You will join our small yet strong team who provides friendly yet professional service in a beautiful Georgian setting. Willing to learn whilst also adapting and thriving in a high pressured environment to provide our guests a five-star experience.

Your ability to manage time, learn quickly, and adhere to standards already set will be a primary objective.

Colonnades is set within the beautiful setting of the Lower Library. A venue synonymous with excellence and royalty.

Ideally would like someone with similar experience. Coffee and tea preparation whilst also running the food and beverage service.

Someone who can manage a section and is able to stay composed during service.

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour + Share of weekly gratuities

Working Hours: Casual 33-39 hours per week available

Package Description

• £12.60 per hour
• Share of weekly gratuities
• Casual work

Main Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests, taking orders and serving beverages to guests
• Care about customer satisfaction and deliver the optimal client service experience
• Serving guests in a friendly, welcoming and efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Help answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage choices and related item

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Being friendly yet professional
• Being a team player
• Good attention to detail and punctuality
• Being proactive is key
• Experience within a hospitality, catering or bar setting

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.