Job Description
Legacy is the signature restaurant at The Grand, York, offering a refined dining experience that celebrates exceptional British produce with modern culinary techniques. Located within York’s only five-star hotel, Legacy delivers elegant service, thoughtful wine pairings, and a memorable fine dining experience for both hotel guests and local diners.
We are looking for a passionate and professional Part-Time Waiter/Waitress to join the team at Legacy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering attentive service and takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences in a fine dining environment. Working alongside our experienced front-of-house and kitchen teams, you will help ensure every guest receives warm hospitality, knowledgeable service, and impeccable attention to detail.
Key Responsiblities
1. Deliver attentive and professional table service in line with fine dining standards
2. Greet and welcome guests, ensuring they feel comfortable and well looked after
3. Confidently present menus, tasting menus, and daily specials
4. Serve food and beverages with precision, timing, and attention to detail
5. Maintain a clean and organised section throughout service
6. Communicate effectively with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service
7. Anticipate guest needs and provide personalised service where possible
8. Support colleagues to maintain a positive and efficient team environment
What We Offer
The Grand, York is proud to provide our team with a variety of benefits to enhance and drive engagement. We believe in consistent and tangible reward and recognition initiatives, and we put health and wellbeing firmly at the heart of our employer brand. Joining The Grand, York is not just a career, but a deeply rewarding journey with limitless opportunities to develop and grow.
9. Fully funded and supported Apprenticeship programmes up to level 7
10. Supervisory and Management development training programmes, Ignite and Inspire.
11. Splendid Family discounts across our group - on accommodation, food and drink.
12. Enjoy being creative with friends and family with a 50% discount on cookery classes in our Grand Cookery School
13. We operate a monthly Grand Family shop, where you can buy bulk items to help with the cost of living.
14. Discounted local NCP car parking and discount off local First bus travel.
15. Experience our hotel as a guest with a complimentary guest experience for you and a guest within your 90-day probation period
16. Monthly pay day treats and an annual ‘Thank You’ week – full of treats and activities.
17. We celebrate our diverse workforce with awareness days and diversity lunches.
18. Visit York discounts to visit local attractions and experience what our wonderful city has to offer.
19. We love to recognise our Grand Family through Grand Star of The Month, Grand Celebrity of The Week, Probation Pass lunch and Long Service recognition dinner. Enjoy our annual Grand Family party, with many other social events throughout the year.
20. Company Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
21. Access to our Cycle to Work scheme through Green Commute Initiative to support health and wellbeing and our environment.
22. Make a difference and join our Grand Goes Green Team, our Grand Plans Team to help organise our social events and raise funds for our nominated charities. There is also opportunity to represent your department in our Grand Family Forum.
23. Fully funded and supported ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
24. 12 Mental Health First Aiders onsite to provide signposting and initial support.
25. Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to give free, confidential 24-hour support and advice whenever you may need it.
26. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member and receive a £350 incentive payment.
27. No split shifts, 2 days off together.
28. Complimentary light breakfast, lunch, and dinner whilst on shift as well as complimentary tea, coffee and fruit.