Job Introduction
In a Nutshell
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Rang (Waiter/ess) to join the front of house restaurant team and help deliver these amazing dishes here at Latymer.
Latymer - Pennyhill Park’s fine dining restaurant offering bold flavours in dishes using locally sourced ingredients inspired by the seasons. Awarded a Michelin star and 5 AA Rosettes, you can experience exquisite tasting menus for dinner.
Head Chef Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and gifted chefs of his generation. Renowned for his modern British cooking, founded on using the finest seasonal ingredients available. Steve has held a Michelin star for the last twenty years, also earning Five AA Rosettes, 8/10in the Waitrose Good Food Guide and winning a Catey Award for Chef of the Year in 2014.
Role Responsibility
Lots to do but lots of fun
The Chef de Rang (Waiter/ess) will be responsible for…
1. Supporting with the smooth running of the restaurant
2. Delivering excellent standards of service in a friendly and professional manner to our guests
3. Assist with training and development of our Commis Waiters
4. Assist in the set up of the restaurant before service, ensuring all required items are stocked and ready
5. Seat guests offering them menus, drinks and providing explanations of the menu when required
6. Ensuring the restaurant environment is always maintained and cleaned to a high standard both during and after service
7. Excellent knowledge of the menus to be able to offer guidance and make recommendations
The Ideal Candidate
Are you right for us?
Our successful Chef de Rang (Waiter/ess) will have;
8. Experience as a Chef de Rang in a similar restaurant or Hotel environment
9. Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
10. Immaculate presentation at all times
11. Excellent knowledge of food and beverage
12. Ability to supervisor more junior team members
13. A professional and proactive approach to guest service
14. The ability to work under pressure and to multi task
15. Good food and beverage knowledge
16. Possess a strong understanding of the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment
17. Have a creative mind with a passion and respect for the provenance of food
Package Description
And now for the good stuff
Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:
18. Competitive salary, benefits and we pay above the Real Living Wage.
19. 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
20. We operate a discretionary service charge system.
21. 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
22. Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
23. Hospitality Essentials discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
24. Meals on duty provided for free
25. Recognition and rewards scheme
26. Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
27. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Hospitality Action.
28. Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
29. B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
30. Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
31. Cycle to work scheme
About the Company
Are we right for you?
We expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for
1. We want people with bags of character. We don’t want you to hide your personality when you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.
2. We want people people. You’ve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.
3. We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we’re not for you.
4. You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you’re happy to help, you have to mean it.