Waiting Staff

Compass Group UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking Waiting Staff to provide exceptional customer service in Defence settings on a part-time basis (27.5 hours per week). You will greet guests, serve customers, and promote menu recommendations while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, pride in service, and representing the Compass Group brand with a positive image. Ideal candidates are passionate about guest experience, can work well under pressure, and will contribute to a supportive

Qualifications

• Hospitality/front-of-house experience preferred.
• Ability to greet guests with a smile and provide personalised service.
• Knowledge of the menu and ability to make recommendations.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and looking after guests so they go home delighted.
• Serving customers, ensuring a seamless personalised experience.
• Being knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Guest greeting

Customer service

Menu knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Job description

We're looking for Waiting Staff who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 27.5 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do - pride in our food, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people.

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and looking after our guests so they go home delighted
• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations to our guests
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Waiting Staff will:

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/2909/78322001/52777254/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!