Job description
- Pay - £10.60 per hour plus on average an additional £4.20 per hour in tips (£10 per hour for under 18s)
- Flexible shifts with part and full time options
- A Disability Confident Employer & a top 100 Best Company to work for
We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Waiter or Waitress to join our friendly team at our stunning restaurant in Sandbanks, Poole.
We see ourselves as being in the “cheering up industry” trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences.
What you’ll be getting up to
- The warmest welcomes
- The best recommendations
- Knowledge of menu and products
- The smooth, efficient service
- The goodbye at the end of the meal that makes the customer want to return
Check us out!
Want to know what it's like to work here?
Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatsteins
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins
Grow your career with us
We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with:
- Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
- Opportunities to move between parts of our business
- Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
- Regular encouragement and support from your manager
Perks
- Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full time employees can request to work a four-day week.
- Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to NI deductions and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
- Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses. (Plus double discount in the shops in the run up to Christmas).
- Free meal for two. After one year with us, you'll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants every year.
- Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
- Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well drinks and snacks whilst you're on a break.
- Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
- Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year which increases after just 2 years
Our Story
Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.
Good to know...
- Uniform - You’ll need smart black shoes and black trousers. We will provide you with a shirt and apron
- We can provide support with local parking permit
- Access to discounted taxi rates
Hours - We can be flexible on hours worked per week / day, but we require all our team to participate in opening and closing the restaurant throughout the week, meaning you could be asked to work until 1am some nights. Please only apply for this role if you are able to fulfil this requirement.
Say hello
We'd love to hear from you - email your cv to georginarhodes[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.
If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.
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