Job description
Blackwoods at Nira Caledonia are looking to recruit an outgoing, confident and customer focused individual to add to our team - someone who is experienced with restaurant duties. Blackwoods is a small and intimate restaurant specialising in using the best local produce and deliver mouth watering dishes to guests.
The restaurant is located within the Nira Caledonia hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in the New Town/Stockbridge area of Edinburgh - a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. We offer a sanctuary for worldly, well-travelled individuals…people who value easy-going sincerity more than rigid rules and stuffiness.
We offer the opportunity to work within an award winning Whisky Bar and Boutique Hotel of the year, meals on duty and uniform.
The Candidate
Perhaps the perfect position for someone who is studying/ looking for Full-time work due to other commitments.
The role is based around a part time contract working 3 days per week through Breakfast or Dinner shifts. There may be a requirement for you to also assist our FOH team on reception during busier periods and in some cases cover shifts in this department.
* A confident and a good communicator
* Previous experience in a restaurant environment
* Impeccable personal grooming standards
* Exemplary customer service standards with a luxury mindset
* Awareness to anticipate guests needs.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Provide a high level of service in line with company standards
* Experience preferred but full training will be given to the right candidates
* Have a strong command of the English language and great communication skills
* All candidates must have the right to work in the UK
The Role & Duties:
* The shifts will include both Breakfast and Dinner
* Setting up of Restaurant/Bar
* Liaising with Kitchen with regard to menu items/shortages
* Carrying out service according to SOP's laid out by Restaurant Manager
* Upselling throughout dinner service
* Ensuring guest satisfaction/attending to guests needs
* Billing is accurately processed
* End of shift procedures
A full job Description will be available at interview stage.
To apply for the role, please attach your CV with a covering letter and we shall be in touch
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person