Job description
As a Team Member at The Optimist, you will become a master of all trades. Your warm welcome, excellent service and great food will be the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, helping out front and in the kitchen. You’ll always pull together as a team because it’s the people that make it all worthwhile.
Join us at The Optimist From lunch to big nights out, our teams are the local legends. The atmosphere is electric, the food hearty, and the pints are always flowing. So, if you’re up for the craic, we want to hear from you.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
- With Mitchells & Butlers, your first role isn’t usually your last. Last year, over 200 Chefs were promoted to Head Chef.
- Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
- Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life
- Lifelong learning - Funded qualifications up to degree level
On top of this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A TEAM MEMBER YOUR ROLE IS VARIED, YOU’LL…
- Greet, serve and look after our guests so they go home happy
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety
- Support the kitchen preparing, cooking and presenting food
- Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere our guests will love
- Know the menu inside out, making recommendations to guests and mastering dishes in the kitchen
WHAT DO I NEED?
It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect dish, and our teams are no different. You’ll...
- Have a passion for hospitality (if you know, you know!)
- Have a great eye for detail
- Be super organised
- Be a team player
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £8.38-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, NN1 1JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person