Waiting Staff Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
THE COMPANY
Blackfriars Dominican Friary dates back to 1239. The restaurant occupies the former refectory and as such is the oldest dining room in Britain. It serves traditional historic dishes made from fresh, local and seasonal produce. Service is relaxed, informal and friendly yet professional with consistent attention to detail and also represents excellent value for money
BENEFITS
- Flexible working hours- we want you to have a work-life balance too
- Staff discount at all the restaurants in our group
- Company Pension Scheme & Wellbeing support
- 28 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays
- The opportunity to work for a well-respected restaurant group where people development is at the heart of our culture
- An array of learning courses in which you can attend - the sky is the limit with your development with us, we nourish your skills and talents to develop leaders of the future
- Meals on duty
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The main purpose of this role will be to take orders and carry food and drink to the guest’s table
- You are responsible for effectively and efficiently completing every task required, including setting up the restaurant, running a section if required, cleaning and closing down.
- You may be required to serve drinks behind the bar and serve wine at a guests table
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- The successful candidates will have at least one year’s relevant experience, a friendly personality, excellent customer care skills and good attention to detail.
- You must have great organisation skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Good knowledge of food and wine is also essential to these roles.
WHY COME WORK FOR US
The Hooked-on Group is the parent company of Blackfriars Restaurant and Dobson & Parnell in Newcastle and Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay.
Staff are the core of our business and our most valued asset. We look for people with a positive attitude, friendly personality and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service. In return, we offer plenty of training, lots of opportunities to show initiative and a friendly team-work atmosphere. We invest in our staff and help them learn the skills necessary to progress within our teams. Your career matters to us; we’re extremely proud of our progression stories
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 10-30 per week
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Shift:
- Day shift
Experience:
- waiting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
