Rangeford Villages develops and operates integrated retirement communities for people aged over 60. We create exciting, innovative and contemporary villages for residents to live life to the full, with a wide range of leisure activities, services, support and care. We promote well-being whilst helping residents maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Homewood Grove is set in leafy countryside 1.5 miles to the west of Chertsey. Our residents live among fully manicured gardens with an outside terrace off the bar and bistro. There is direct convenient pedestrian access to the neighbouring Homewood Park which offers 23 hectares of nature trails and pathways suitable for wheelchairs.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Full Time Bar & Restaurant Assistant in our new restaurant
Job Description
This is a great opportunity for a customer focussed individual as you will be required to provide a friendly and courteous service in all areas of our restaurant and bar.
Benefits
* Company pension
* Access to the Rangeford Benefits Hub
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Life Cover
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to a virtual GP
* Discounted food and beverage on or off duty
Responsibilities:
* To serve customers in an efficient, polite, professional, friendly and open way to maximise their enjoyment of the visit.
* To set up and prepare for service.
* To ensure that all equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware and linen is properly cared for and maintained at the required level of cleanliness and hygiene.
* To have a thorough knowledge of the menu and to be able to describe dishes to customers.
* To take customer orders accurately and to follow through all the steps of service to ensure customers have everything they need
Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in a restaurant, bistro or public house would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided
Hours and any other restrictions:
This is a full time role 37.5 hours per week and will be on a shift pattern and will include weekend work, with occasional evenings on a 5 days out of 7 shift pattern
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills or duties
Rangeford Villages is committed to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to meet the needs of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. We embrace diversity and inclusion as a source of strength and innovation.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Chertsey KT16 0AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person