Waiting Staff

Sodexo Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Waiting Team Member for their tea room in Edinburgh. This role involves welcoming guests, taking orders, and serving food and drinks while ensuring a high standard of customer service. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in a hospitality setting and possess strong teamwork and customer service skills. The position offers a pay rate of £12.60 per hour plus a share of weekly gratuities.

Benefits

Share of weekly gratuities

Flexible casual work

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality, catering or bar setting.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and taking orders.
• Serving beverages and food to guests.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Providing customer service and answering questions.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

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

Role Responsibility

• 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

• 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

Package Description

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

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.

Salary £12.60 Per hour + Share of weekly gratuities