Job Ref: ELI2990
Branch: The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
Location: The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, Eastbourne
Salary/Benefits: Hourly rate, plus service charge*
Contract type: Temporary/Seasonal
Hours: Part Time
Hours per week: 0
Posted date: 27/08/2025
Closing date: 10/10/2025
Waiter / Waitress Overview
Variable Hours
We are looking for enthusiastic and people focused waiters/waitresses to join our Food Beverage team at the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne.
Working mainly in The Garden Restaurant, you will have the opportunity to work in other departments such as Lounge and Room Service, your high standard of service and welcoming personality will make the Grand Hotel an experience to remember.
This is a fabulous opportunity for anyone looking for flexible work
Waiter / Waitress Key Attributes
* Possess a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential, enabling you to work efficiently within a close team.
* Polite, well presented and personable.
* Must be physically fit as some lifting is required.
* Previous waiting experience is preferred, however not essential as training will be given.
* Enthusiasm to learn and the ability to hit the ground running with a smile on your face is essential.
Due to the nature of our business we require people who can predominantly work evenings, weekends and bank holidays,split shifts so flexibility is important.
At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.
Standing majestically along the Eastbourne seafront, The Grand Hotel is the only 5-star coastal hotel in the South East. The grandeur inside is typified by the breathtaking great hall, 152 bedrooms/suites and two award winning restaurants. A favourite with families, quality and service is paramount whether you are taking a dip in the outside pool, having afternoon tea or indulging in a spa treatment.
The Hotel:
Affectionately known as 'The White Palace', The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne has a well-earned reputation for excellence. With over 150 rooms, an award winning restaurant and 17 fully equipped meeting rooms, the hotel is able to cater for every occasion.
Why work at The Grand Hotel:
As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals – this could be you
Benefits
To support our staff we offer:
* Meals are provided by our talented kitchen team
* We have amazing recognition awards for exceptional customer service
* Reduced price stays in all of our hotels – where you are treated like a guest no matter who you are
For full details of the benefits on offer please check our website:
If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
* service charge is dependent on sales performance and not guaranteed