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Head Waiter London, England

Midland Grand Dining Room

Full Time London, England 15 - 16.5 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Head Waiter

Opening in Spring 2023, Midland Grand Dining Room is a landmark institution in the making and is set to be the most exciting new opening of the year. Located in the iconic St Pancras building and heralding the gateway to Europe, it will be a showcase of exceptional food, incredible wine and true hospitality.

As a Head Waiter in one of London's most beautiful dining rooms, you will have a vital role in hosting our guests in a stunning environment, leading your colleagues who beam with talent, professionalism and ambition. Spanning a large dining room, a beautiful Private Dining Room, exciting Chef’s Table experience, stunning terrace and striking bar, Midland Grand is the ultimate opportunity for a Head Waiter looking to progress their career and hone their skills with the smooth running of an incredible room.

Following the success of the legendary Chiltern Firehouse and beautiful Allegra, this is the latest collaboration between London property developer, Harry Handelsman and Irish chef, Patrick Powell.

We are looking for a proactive and driven Head Waiter with a fanatical focus on quality and consistency in all areas; unwaveringly consistent food and beverage standards and personality driven service.

Come join us!

We are looking for…

· 2 years experience in a similar role, as you will be Midland Grand Dining Room’s restaurant supervisors

· Proactive approach to creating and providing world class guest experiences with unwavering service standards

· A motivational and inspiring spirit while assisting with leading and training your team of commis, waiters and hosts to deliver high levels of quality service

· The ability to reliably carry out and supervise various opening and closing duties

Whats in it for you...

· Gym discounts and wellness classes

· Monthly wellbeing challenges, trekking activities, sporting events.

· Party, Party Party –bi-annual theme parties.

· Monthly birthday celebrations and ‘Have one on us’ team drinks.

· Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partner Westfield Stratford City.

· Freshly cooked food during your shift

· 30% discount in stays and across all our F&B outlets

· Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work

· Opportunity to join and participate in our unique GROW academy

· Bike to work scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Experience Stay in the Hotel to enjoy with a plus one

· Wagestream – Offering you a range of features, including up to 50% of salary stream before pay date, saving pot, financial advice.

· Hospitality Action – our EAP offering a range of support and confidential advice in a range of areas, including mental health, parental, financial, managerial, legal and bereavement, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Face to face counselling sessions is available, if needed.

· Recommend a friend Scheme, giving you the possibility to earn up to £500 for individual referral

· GROW Vouchers - Recognition programme that allows you to exchange earned vouchers for different prizes.

· Star of the Month and Star of the Year Awards

· A supportive, people-focused culture

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £15.00-£16.50 per hour

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