Waiting Staff - Casual (May - August)

Compass Group PLC; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks Waiting Staff for the Summer Opera Festival at Glyndebourne Opera House. This casual position requires flexibility with hours and includes providing friendly table service, setting up dining areas, and supporting the front-of-house team. Ideal candidates are reliable, enthusiastic, and possess strong customer service skills. The position offers competitive pay and a chance to work at a renowned venue amidst picturesque surroundings.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Weekly paid tronc

Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station

Free onsite parking

Cultural venue experience

Qualifications

• Reliable, personable individuals with energy and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends.
• Strong focus on providing excellent guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional table service.
• Set up and clear dining areas.
• Support wider front-of-house team.

Skills

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

This is a casual position, with hours varying week to week based on business needs. During the Festival we operate seven days a week, so flexibility is essential, including regular weekend work. The role includes providing friendly and professional table service, setting up and clearing dining areas, serving food and beverages, and supporting the wider front-of-house team to ensure an excellent guest experience. Specific duties will be aligned to your experience and aptitude.

We are looking for reliable, personable individuals with energy and enthusiasm, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work calmly under pressure as part of a team. A strong focus on customer service is essential.

Glyndebourne Opera House, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, is one of the world's most iconic cultural venues, renowned for its opera, elegant dining, and famous summer picnics. Dining at Glyndebourne delivers high-quality hospitality across restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and outdoor catering. We are recruiting Waiting Staff (Front of House) to join our team for the Summer Opera Festival, running from May to August 2026., Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

• £10.90 - £12.71 per hour
• Weekly paid tronc
• Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to work at one of the UK's most iconic cultural venues