Waiter / Waitress - Mayfair, London

Waiter / Waitress - Mayfair, London

We are seeking a driven Waiter / Waitress to join the team at Claridge’s.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as “annexe to Buckingham Palace”. Claridge’s has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the ‘Foyer & Reading Room’, L’Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge’s Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter’s Room.

As a Waiter / Waitress you will be responsible for:

• Creating memorable experiences for our guests, simultaneously ensuring that service is smooth, prompt and professional.
• Managing the requests of the guests and the Head Waiter, whilst also being able to direct the services of the Commis Waiters.
• All aspects of service, as well as assuming Head Waiter duties, when necessary.
• Ensuring that licensing laws, health and safety legislation is adhered to.
• Having a detailed understanding of the food menu and drinks programmes.

Successful candidates for our Waiter / Waitress opportunity will:

• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Provide intuitive service, with absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories
• Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• You will have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a pressured environment with the most demanding guests.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

In return we offer fantastic industry leading rewards and benefits, including:

• Excellent salary and benefits
• Exceptional opportunity for personal training and development
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• 50% Food and Beverage discount across the Maybourne Hotel Group
• Hotel guest experience for employees
• Preferential room rates for yourself and your family
• Travel card loan
• Meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance helpline and occupational health service
• Free GP online video consultations via GP service
• Paid birthday leave

Terms and conditions apply to all benefits

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.