Head Waiter London, England
Job description
START YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE PENINSULA LONDON
RECRUITMENT EVENTS
The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Head Waiter to join the team within the fine dining restaurant, reporting to the Assistant Restaurant Manager and responsible for a team of Chef de Rang and Commis Waiting Colleagues to deliver high levels of service. The restaurant is located on The Peninsula London’s rooftop, offering contemporary British cuisine. Located on the eighth floor, it comprises several spaces including the bar which has a panoramic view over Wellington Arch and Buckingham Palace Gardens. The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for their food and beverage offerings and service, alongside creativity and combining the best ingredients with tradition and innovation.
It is an exciting time to join the pre-opening team to be part of a motivated and professional brigade, establishing, and setting up the operations, and working together as a team towards the successful opening of The Peninsula London.
- An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel opening in London
- Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
- Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team
Key Accountabilities
- Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through friendly, yet unobtrusive service with a passion for excellence.
- Understand and ensure the team also follow the sequence of service standards.
- Understand the menus and all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation, and appropriate style of service.
- Ensure usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment.
- Utilize the POS system and train all colleagues accordingly and as required.
- Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant, and public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.
- Supervising, and guiding a team and assisting management with day-to-day service.
General Requirements
- Good knowledge of British cuisine and food and beverage trends. Additionally, understand good wine and service within a fine dining restaurant.
- Experience of a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
- Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
- Excellent team and time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
- Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.
At the Peninsula London, we look after:
Your financial wellbeing:
- Excellent salary package
- Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced company contribution on pension plan
Your medical care:
- Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
- Workplace nursery salary exchange program
Your daily health routine:
- State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
- Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
- On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
Other perks:
- High street and online shopping discounts
- Rewards and recognition initiatives
- Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
Early 2023, we will share the next steps with suitable candidates prior to inviting you to meet with our team. During our intimate recruitment events, you will have an opportunity to engage with our leaders as well as gain a better understanding of our unique culture and why The Peninsula London will be a special workplace that you can call home.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Peninsula family and receiving your resume.
The Peninsula London will open with 190 guestrooms, 25 luxury residences, restaurants, spa and wellness and banqueting facilities, overlooking Hyde Park Corner in the heart of Belgravia nestled between the Royal Parks. The Peninsula has long embraced heritage, service, exquisite design, and innovation which we are excited to bring to London with this historic opening.
