Waitress/ Waiter Job Duties
* Welcomes Guests when they arrive at a restaurant.
* Introduces Guests to the menu and announces daily or seasonal menu specials
* Answers questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing
* Takes Guests orders for food and drink
* Pass Guests' orders along to kitchen staff for preparation
* Prepares drinks and serves them to Guests
* Collects food orders from the kitchen, verifies that they are correct, and serves them to guests
* Ensures that guests are satisfied with their meals and processes orders for additional courses if necessary
* Removes used dishes, glasses, and flatware from tables
* Prepares cheques and delivers them to customers
* Processes cash and credit card payments and returns change to customers if necessary
* Sets tables with dishes, glasses, and flatware and refills condiments
* Maintains familiarity with menu items, specials, and restaurant information
* Meets with managers and wait staff daily or regularly in order to learn about menu changes and specials as well as discuss upcoming reservations and customers with special needs
* Work in multiple service types; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea, Events, Meetings
Greyfriars is a 4* Michelin Recommended and 2 Rosette Luxury Hotel in the centre of Colchester. Located in a heritage-listed building, and custom fitted with luxury bespoke decorations, wallpapers, furnishings, and fixtures, you'll find deep history and comfort in every corner of the establishment. For a number of years, Greyfriars has proudly garnered a reputation for exquisite 5-Star service from start to finish, providing our guests with an experience to remember.
As a Waiter/Waitress, you will be an integral part of our dining experience team, utilizing your core skills in restaurant operations, serving, and food safety to provide exceptional service to our guests. Your premium skill in hospitality will ensure that guests feel welcome and valued throughout their visit. Join our team and be a key player in delivering outstanding service in a vibrant and customer-focused environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Colchester CO1 1UG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Waitering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person