Head Waiter / Waitress at Oetker Hotels

City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fine dining service, Supervisory skills, Wine and food pairing, Upselling, Team leadership, Staff training, Guest relations, Communication, Manual handling, Luxury hospitality standards

Industry

Hospitality

Description

We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Terrace Team at The Lanesborough. Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa. Oetker Hotels Masterpiece Collection Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872. Candidate Profile As a Head Waiter/Waitress, you will provide an exceptional guest service experience. You will be an excellent communicator and take a hands-on approach to your role. You will have a real passion for food and wine, enabling you to up sell and promote the items by your personal knowledge from the menu. You will be a team player, with a key focus on training and development of your team to ensure that your team create a memorable experience for our guests. Key Requirements The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes: · Supervisory experience in a similar role within a fine dining restaurant in a luxury establishment is essential and experience within a Michelin star restaurant is preferable · Excellent command of the English language and a second language would be preferred · Immaculate grooming standards. · Preferably excellent knowledge of wine & food pairing. · Please note this role requires an element of manual handling In return We believe in recognising and valuing the contributions of our team members. To support your wellbeing and growth, we provide a robust reward and benefits package, including: Financial Wellbeing · Season ticket loan · Enhanced Pension Scheme · Life Insurance · Complimentary dry cleaning · Safety shoes · Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area Health & Wellness · Private Medical Insurance · Dental and Optical benefits · Complimentary meals on duty · Cycle to Work scheme · Flu vaccinations · Discounted chiropodist and massage treatments · Substantiality initiates · Social and sports activities (e.g. football games, running club, yoga & pilates, etc.) · EAP – Employee Assistance Programme Career Growth & Personal Development · Internal transfer and promotion opportunities · Cross-departmental exposure · Partnered with industry-leading training providers · Internal learning gateway · Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses · Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes · Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme Recognition & Social Initiatives · Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes · Long service awards · Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family · 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments · Social events (e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children's Christmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz, etc.) · Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.) · Retirement parties *Terms and conditions apply to all benefits. Eligibility 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.

Responsibilities

The Head Waiter/Waitress will provide exceptional guest service and lead the team to create memorable dining experiences. They are responsible for training staff and actively promoting food and wine offerings through personal expertise.