Head Waiter
Bath & North Somerset BA1
Job Description
This Restaurant is Bath's only Michelin Starred Restaurant. Located within a stylish Hotel in Upper Bath we are actively looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head Waiter. The ideal candidate will be an essential part of our journey towards a worldclass dining experience.
Salary
£30031 plus £1500£2000 tips
Essentials
- Required to work in all areas of F&B in the business including bar room service and breakfast. The phrase ‘that’s not my job’ is not part of our ethos.
- Strong passion for food drinks and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Based on 43 hours a week worked over 5 days.
- 1 day lunch and dinner 3 days working dinner only and 1 breakfast split 811am /break / 411 a week.
- A strong knowledge of wine will be essential preferably WSET Level 2 not essential.
- Impeccable presentation and personal standards.
- Punctual time management. Every second counts.
- Ability to cope with pressure and multitask.
- Good communication skills.
- Ambition to grow within the company.
- Ability to supervise and train staff as well as running the restaurant in the absence of the manager/assistant manager.
- Knowledge of bar service and cocktails would be advantageous.
Minimum Required Experience
Previous front of house experience is essential preferably in a similar role or establishment. Training will be provided but a good level of service skills and knowledge will help you hit the ground running.
A strong knowledge of wine is essential preferably WSET Level 2.
Our Benefits
- Free meals on duty to keep you fuelled and nourished.
- 50 off taxis to and from work between 11pm and 6:30am up to a maximum of £10.
- A complimentary FIVE course tasting menu and wine pairing for you and one guest at the Restaurant which can be enjoyed after every 6 months of service subject to availability.
- After every complete year of service each team member is welcome to stay in the hotel dine and have breakfast with a plus one.
- Friends and Family rate of £95 inclusive of breakfast for two subject to availability.
- Exceptional career progression within an ambitious privately owned company.
- Offering ongoing training opportunities to keep you at the top of your game.
- Auto enrolment onto the Now pension scheme.
- Free uniform provided to ensure you look fabulous.
- Inhouse Social Committee who focus on organizing team building events every quarter.
Examples of Upcoming Events in 2024
- A trip to Fine Wines Direct in Cardiff.
- A visit to Ivy House Farm followed by a curry.
- A team outing to Lane 7.