Senior Head Waiter / Head Waitress Westminster London, England
Step Ahead
Full Time
London, England
16 - 17 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description
This a Westminster Works job, which means that it is with an employer that has been vetted and certified as being amongst the best employer in London. Read on to discover the benefits of working with a Westminster Works employer
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Head Waiter / Head Waitress
Location: Piccadilly, London
Salary: £16 - £17 per hour
Hours/Schedule: Contract based on 48 hours per week (3 doubles & 2 singles) + paid overtime
No. of Roles: x4
Double shift is from 10:00-22:00 and single could be from 10:00-17:00 (lunch shift) or 16:00 - until closing (midnight or 0:30) evening shift.
Job Overview
We have an exciting position with award-winning purveyors of the finest Oysters and Seafood. They are looking for experienced and outgoing Senior Head Waiter and Head Waitress to join their amazing, well-established team! If you are motivated, friendly, and energetic then this is a place where you will thrive!
As a Senior Head Waiter/ Head Waitress, You will be responsible for looking after a section with up to 10 tables 20-25 covers seated.
If you feel this is you, then apply now!
Role & Responsibilities
- Will be responsible for looking after a section with up to 10 tables 20-25 covers seated.
- Looking after your guests, working closely with the manager on duty and section floor manager/supervisor.
- Working in a team of highly skilled professionals, following the checklist for both opening and closing.
- Successful candidates will be natural sellers and unafraid to use their knowledge to recommend items off the menu and wine and cocktail list.
Candidate Profile:
- Be able to work over the weekends and different shift patterns.
- Have previous experience (1 year minimum) working in a fast-paced and high-end environment.
- Possess excellent communication skills and strong leadership skills.
- Good food (Sea Food and Oysters), basic wine and cocktail knowledge.
- Successful candidates will be familiar with Tevalis POS system and Microsoft Office
- Have great presentation, be outgoing and confident.
Staff Benefits
- 28 days holiday, increasing with every year of service (up to five years)
- Paid taxi, if doing a closing shift or staying late
- Paid dry cleaning for provided uniform
- Staff discount 30% off your total bill when dining in one of our restaurants across the Group
- A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment, and health & fitness) through Perk box Benefits Platform
- Free meals and refreshments on duty
- Unrivalled opportunities for progression into Senior Positions (internal promotions)
- Recommend a Friend Scheme (£500/£1000/£1500 per individual referral)
About the Company
With a Chef who has cooked for the Queen twice and been lauded as one of the greatest of his generation, this restaurant is the Grand Dame of Swallow Street. Established in 1916, for over 100 years they have been feeding the hungry shopping masses. This restaurant is relaxed, witty but serious about seafood.
The Westminster Works Pledge
This employer has signed the Westminster Works Pledge, committing to the following:
REWARD
- We will provide good levels of pay, recognising the importance of each individual to the team, never paying below the London Living Wage
- We will provide a range of additional benefits, beyond pay, to reward in ways that are important for each individual
- We will be flexible in our working patterns and practices, striving to agree shifts that work for you and for us, giving us both more certainty
RESPECT
- We will champion diversity and promote inclusion in our teams, and everything we do
- We will adapt our practice to respect and respond to diverse needs and ensure that everyone feels included
- We will always listen, respect and respond to issues and ideas raised by all our team members at any level
PROGRESSION
- We will help you chose how to progress, identify opportunities, and get you on the right path
- We will support your progression through training, learning new skills, and promotion
- We will celebrate your successes with rewards and recognition for great team performance and personal achievement
Step Ahead is acting as an Employment Agency
Step Ahead is committed to preventing discrimination in its recruitment practices by stimulating genuine equality of opportunity. This means that everyone is treated solely on the basis of competence and merit, regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexuality
Step Ahead is committed to preventing discrimination in its recruitment practices by stimulating genuine equality of opportunity. This means that everyone is treated solely on the basis of competence and merit, regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexuality
Step Ahead
http://www.stepahead.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Jackie Bedford
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
Business Consulting
1997
