Bar Head Waiter/ress - Brooklands in London

Job description

This job is with The Peninsula London, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Head Waiter/ress to join the team within our fine dining Brooklands Bar, reporting to the Assistant and Bar Managers, responsible for delivering high levels of service.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London's skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James' Park).

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through friendly, yet unobtrusive service with a passion for excellence.
• Understand and ensure the team also follow the sequence of service standards.
• Understand the menus and Food & Beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation, and appropriate style of service.
• Ensure usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment.
• Utilize the POS system and train all colleagues accordingly and as required.
• Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the bar, and public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.
• Supervising, and guiding a team and assisting management with day-to-day service.
  
  

General Requirements

• Good knowledge of British cuisine and food and beverage trends. Additionally, understand good wine and service within a fine dining restaurant.
• Experience of a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Excellent team and time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.
  
  

Your Financial Wellbeing

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan
  
  

Your Medical Care

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
  
  

Your Daily Health Routine

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers' room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
  
  

Other Perks

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
  
  

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English