Waiters, Waitresses & Bar Staff Lympne, England
Job description
Restaurant Waiters, Waitresses & Bar Staff
Earnings of £9.18 - £9.50 per hour, plus Service Charge and Desirable benefits
Permanent contracts available
We’re currently seeking quality applications for our beautiful, historic hotel & Garden Room Restaurant, as well as our Babydolls Italian & Bear Lodge Restaurant.
Who are we looking for:
Waiting staff who have a passion for excellent customer service and thrive in a busy hospitality environment. You will assist in taking orders and serving food and beverages to our customers, whilst working effectively with other team members to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant.
Experienced bar staff who have the ability to create classic and innovative drinks for our guests. You will have an excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks and will always strive to exceed our customer needs and expectations.
Contract details:
Basic rate of pay is £9.18 for under 21’s and £9.50 for over 21, plus guaranteed share of service charge. Hours are worked on a flexible rota basis, up to 40 hours a week. Working hours may include day shifts, evenings, weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
A reliable form of transport would be essential due to the remote location of Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The location:
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a world-renowned wild animal park set within 600 acres of Kentish savannah. The Reserve is home to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals and offers luxury short breaks accommodation, free roaming animal safaris, once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters and exquisite dining experiences. Most importantly, every one of our employees is part of real conservation in action and their efforts have contributed to animals such as black rhino and western lowland gorillas being returned to their natural habitats in collaboration with our partners at The Aspinall Foundation.
Why you should join us:
As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and roars from our pride of Lions, you will also join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
You can also expect a host of other benefits including:
- Share of service charge
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning
- Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity Policies.
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- And many more length or service-related rewards and Benefits.
Interviews are currently due to take place on the below dates, but other dates may be available:
- 16th February (11-2pm)
- 25th February (11-2pm)
- 2nd March (3-6pm)
To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering letter to
Visit our website for further information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.18-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- Are you most interested in our bar assistant, or waiter/waitressing positions?
Experience:
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Food service: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 24/02/2023
