Food & Beverage Team Member / Waiter / Waitress Bedford, England
Job description
Food & Beverage Team Member
A brilliant opportunity has arisen here at The Bedford Swan Hotel to join us as a member of the serving team/waiting staff for the Food & Beverage Department consisting of Pen & Cob Brasserie, Anna's Tea Room and a busy Conference & Banqueting Department.
We are looking for passionate and experienced waiting staff to join the team. You will be responsible for taking orders; serving food; speaking with and advising customers; communicating with the kitchen and restaurant manager/supervisors; maintaining health and safety and cleanliness standards in the restaurant; delivering exceptional customer service; and learning about products available in order to be able to sell them to our guests.
We are offering a 30 contract so you must be able to commit to at least 30 hours a week. Regular overtime will also be available depending on levels of business. This role will include weekends and evenings so available during these times is essential. Restaurant experience in a busy, fast paced environment is preferable but not essential as training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be confident, with great team working and customer service skills.
What’s in it for you?
* regular weekly hours, which will include evenings and weekends.
* Competitive rates of pay (OTE advertised rate includes tronc payments)
* Friendly and professional working environment
* Excellent chance to progress your career and be part of a great change with an independent and expanding hotel group
* Monthly tronc payments according to hours worked
* Access to many discounts in supermarkets/high street shops/online (including the likes of Tesco, Sainsburys, Nike and Amazon)
* Access to cycle to work scheme
* Reduced cinema tickets, hotel travel, family days out and meals out in high street restaurants
* Discounted health screening and gym memberships
* Supported internal and external training (including apprenticeship qualifications at all levels)
* Free and confidential 24 hour staff assistance help line, supporting employees mental wellbeing as well as providing legal and financial advice
* Annual staff party
Distinct Group Ltd is proud to be a member of the Hoteliers’ Charter, therefore making a commitment to providing a workplace environment built on the foundations of respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity; and to placing colleagues’ wellness and career development at the heart of our operations. Therefore, the successful candidate will have a similar passion and way of working. For more details visit http://www.hotelierscharter.org.uk/
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £9.50-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- Please confirm your availability to work weekends and evenings
Work Location: One location
