Position: Waiter
Hours of Duty: The working week commences on Monday through to Friday.
25 hours per week: 10:30am – 3:30pm or 6pm to 11pm.
Salary: £18,200 to £18,800 per year + tronc + bonus.
Uniform: Smart white shirt, black trousers / skirt, black tie or bow tie and appropriate smart shoes.
Responsible to: Dining Rooms Manager.
Responsible for: Serving in the main dining room and private parties.
Skills: Communication, Ability to work as part of a team, Proactive, Efficient, Friendly, Polite,
Professional
Experience: Silver Service ideal but not essential
Basic hospitality knowledge
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist the Dining Rooms Manager and Head Banqueting Waiter during service, private parties, and at Club Events.
- Preparation of the dining rooms before service, e.g. cutlery, crockery, cleaning.
- Ensuring that all tables are correctly set up and all areas of the dining room are clean and tidy.
- Ensuring that the still room is clean and tidy at all times. Restocking of items on a daily basis, e.g. Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Bread, etc.
- Ensuring that food hygiene and health and safety are adhered to at all times.
- Service of food and beverage within other areas of the Club as needed i.e. the Member’s Lounge, Morning Room, Card Room etc or at Private Parties
- Ensuring you are fully aware of menus, wines and allergens, before every service.
- Assisting in the preparation of room set up, i.e. movement and configuration of tables and chairs.
- Setting a good example at all times to other members of staff.
During Service
- Help to welcome and seat guests.
- Take orders where necessary, and ensure cutlery/condiment, Mis en Place is correct and timely, working with the dining rooms manager.
- Serving of dishes to the correct positions, including sauces and vegetables.
- Assist the manager with the service of wine, minerals and the removing of glasses.
- Service of dessert/cheese/coffee. Crumbing down of table after main course where necessary.
- Ensuring that member comments are promptly dealt with.
- Carry out tasks as requested by supervisor/manager.
- Report for duty on time with correct, clean uniform and presentable appearance. Ensuring good personal hygiene.
- Behave at all times positively and in a manner which projects a good image to Members and colleagues.
- Ensure Members and their guests receive friendly, efficient and prompt service.