Waiter/ Waitress - Accommodation Available - Bruton, Somerset

Waiter/ Waitress - Accommodation Available - Bruton, Somerset

£11 per hour plus generous service charge (tronc) and fantastic benefits

Temporary staff accommodation available for experienced candidates

Full-time roles available

The Newt in Somerset

The Newt in Somerset is a country estate with ancient woodland, historic gardens and far-reaching views. A new and unique destination attracting recognition at the highest level, with luxury hotel, spa, restaurants and an abundance of homegrown produce. Our 300-year-old estate welcomes guests from all over the world; a home from home, delivering outstanding service in informal surroundings. Gardens, orchards, and treetop walkways inspire while roaring fires and a garden-scented spa offer true tranquillity. Much of our food is sourced from the estate or trusted local farms and producers.

Our waiters and waitresses

Ensuring the smooth running of our restaurants and outdoor venues whilst offering impeccable service to our guests is the prime focus for our waiting teams. Our teams create and ensure a close working relationship with one another, are willing to learn and have a true passion for sharing the ethos of The Newt in Somerset with our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure the restaurant is impeccably set and that service throughout is faultless.
• Ensure the guest has the best possible experience, following steps of service.
• Taking guest orders and delivering food and beverages
• Ensure you have great menu knowledge, learning from team leaders, giving you confidence in your delivery.
• Willing to be flexible in different styles of service, such as private/outdoor dining.
• Maintain company representation, ensuring you always look impeccable. 

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Waiter/Waitress role is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to develop and grow
• Confidence in talking to others
• Good attention to detail
• Passion for food, beverage and luxury hospitality

Benefits:  Excellent Benefits package available from day one including:

• Exceptional working environment, fresh estate grown meal provided each day
• Employee Assistance Programme - Support 365 days a year
• 30% online shop discount and free delivery
• 30% discount in the shops across the estate
• 30% discount at restaurants across the estate
• 30% discount on Newt cyder and Babylonstoren wine
• 50% discount in the Spa
• Discounted hotel stays for staff
• Garden Membership
• Family Events 3 times per year
• Access to internal/external training qualifications and programmes
• Cross Training and career development opportunities