Chef de Rang waiter***Luxury Hotel in Dorset**
Incredible Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and guest focused Chef de Rang / Waiter in the Food and Beverage department within our Hotel. The main focus of the role will be to provide guests with outstanding service in the restaurant and associated departments.
Location:The Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant, Dorset
Employment Type:Full-time
Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off)
Salary:£27,000 per annum + service charge
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.
We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.
The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardys Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel has 24 rooms, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.
Key responsibilities of a Chef de Rang / Waiter:
* Ensuring prompt and professional guest service.
* Assisting with Room Service/Conference and Banqueting where required.
* Setting up and clearing down tables.
* Taking orders and serving guests.
* Maintaining restaurant equipment.
* Supporting colleagues to ensure all guests have a memorable dining experience.
What are we looking for?
* Previous experience as a Chef de Rang or waiter in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly desirable.
* A passion for providing outstanding service and creating memorable guest experiences.
* Ability to work well with colleagues across various departments to ensure smooth operations.
* A keen eye for ensuring high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and service at all times.
* Ability to take orders, interact with guests, and effectively communicate with kitchen and bar teams.
* Willingness to work shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Whats in it for you?
* Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
* Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
* Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
* Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
* Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
* 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
* Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
* Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
* Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
* Social and team building events per hotel.
* Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
* Free meals on duty.
* Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the Right to Work in the UK.
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