SENIOR WAITER/WAITRESS

Job Description

If you're people-focused, passionate about hospitality and keen to develop and progress, The Old Mill could have the perfect opportunity for you.

Our talented restaurant team is looking for a charismatic Senior Waiter/Waitress with previous experience in a quality restaurant ideally with some knowledge of wines and spirits.

Smart and well presented, you'll be passionate about delivering an amazing dining experience to our guests and helping to make every stay a really memorable one. Along with the rest of our team you'll deliver impeccable food and beverage service, with the confidence to engage with our guests and a personality that makes them feel special. The right person for us is professional and stylish, courteous but with a sense of humour, and someone who inspires others. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

A wealth of experience working in a busy, fast-paced restaurant

A passion for great food and drink 

Good communication skills and impeccable attention to detail

A high level of customer service

Be versatile and work well within your team and willing to help others

A positive attitude

Professional, charming, polite, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy

Worked in a similar role in the past, where you gained a good level of experience whilst providing first class service to guests

Supervise junior team members and provide them with on-the-job training

Deal with customer feedback in a professional manner

A good knowledge of wine, food and cocktails  

Have basic knowledge of bar service and wine 

BENEFITS

Structured career development with opportunities to progress

Pay increases as you develop - you shine we reward

Subsidised live in accommodation available

Share of Tips/Gratuities

FREE team food whilst on shift

Company Pension Scheme

£375 refer a friend scheme

Amazing Team Parties

Paid occasion days off (Wedding Day, Child’s first day at school, Moving into your first house and more!)

Birthday reward - A meal for TWO and a drink on us every year

25% discount on food for you and 3 friends at both our restaurants before 7.00pm Monday to Thursday

 

  

We are a family run business where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.

 If you want to become part of our friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.

 The Old Mill accepts applicants from UK, EU and International candidates.

 

The Old Mill is registered as a Licence Holder and can issue sponsorship certificates to EU and International Skilled workers that comply to the rules.

 We are also happy to accept applications from COUPLES and offer support and training if one partner has no industry experience.