Head Waiter/Head Waitress- Full Time (Immediate Start)

Skylon and its unrivalled vantage point from the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre have floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook one of London’s most gorgeous views of the Thames. The striking space, centred around a chic award-winning cocktail bar. The menu focuses on modern British cuisine showcasing the best, seasonal ingredients in a relaxed environment.

We are looking for a phenomenal Head Waitress/Head Waiter who will be highly enthusiastic and open to new challenges. You will be friendly, welcoming and ready to grow with the business. You will be looking after and motivating the waiters and the commis team to achieve the best possible results and deliver an unforgettable experience to all guests.

You must have a genuine passion for what you do and bags of personality combined with the ability to engage everyone around you and build long-term rapport with both the guests and your colleagues.

We’re a truly brilliant place to work so, naturally we have some of the very best team benefits around, which include:

• Industry leading pay
• Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
• Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
• 50% off PureGym membership
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
• Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
• Healthy, free and tasty meals when working
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• 28 days paid holiday a year, which increases to 30 days with length of service
• Best in class training – including management development to help you progress quickly
• Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
• An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
• Refer a friend scheme

If you are interested in discussing the Head Waiter/Waitress role further, please get in touch with us without delay!

DETAILSSalaryCompetitive salaryScheduleFull TimeLocationSouthbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX, UK

SKILLS

Training Experience
POS Systems
Fast-Paced Experience
Fluent in English
Knowledge of Wine Pairings
Knowledge of Beer Pairings
Knowledge of Coffees
Knowledge of Teas
Customer Service
Food Safety
Safe Food Handling
By applying you confirm you have these skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £15.50-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
the venue is fully covid compliant

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work full time including week ends?
• have you worked as a waiter or head waiter in a fast paced high volume or fine dining restaurant?
• Are you available to start immediately ?

Experience:

• Head waiter: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Fluent English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person