Overview
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Head Waiter, Somerset
£31,500 per annum, plus estimated tronc of £6,000 to £8,000 per year. Working 48 hours per week, 5 days from 7. We are closed Monday and Tuesday, therefore your normal working week would be Wednesday to Sunday.
Responsibilities
* Lead by example to exceed guests’ expectations, inspiring colleagues and sharing knowledge with the front of house team while providing warm and genuine service.
* Open and close procedures, cashing up, and training team members.
* Assist with training, take responsibility for guest experience, and take a lead on private dining.
* Contribute to the concept at Da Costa, cooking Italian cuisine on fire, dining on dishes from the farm and garden, serving cold drinks and food in the sun, and hosting community events.
What’s in it for you as Head Waiter?
* Competitive rates of pay + generous tips
* Flexible hours – let us know what works for you and we’ll flex the best we can
* 30 days holiday inc. bank holidays
* Nutritious food and drinks whilst on shift
* Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one, including 3-course meal, cocktails and a bottle of wine
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including 12 weeks full pay Maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay Paternity leave
* Health cash plan – claim back everyday medical expenses
* Life Assurance – £25,000
* Generous Artfarm-wide discounts across rooms, food & beverage, and retail
* MyArtfarm discounts through high street partners
* Amazing socials and career development opportunities tailored to your goals
* Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Option to save directly from payroll into an ISA
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme – up to £1000
About Da Costa
Da Costa has been named for and inspired by Artfarm co-founder Iwan Wirth’s maternal grandfather, who originated from Rivamonte Agordino in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. A century later, Da Costa continues this culinary adventure.
The menu is an exploration of traditional northern Italian recipes featuring antipasti, homemade pastas and risottos and daily specials cooked over fire, using seasonal ingredients from the walled garden and surrounding area.
About Artfarm
Artfarm is an independent international hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. It brings together art, community, education, people, and place across a portfolio of sites and ventures.
Artfarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to sustainability and inclusion.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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