Position Overview
Join us as a Waiter at Coworth Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Waiting Staff, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.
What you'll get
As Waiting Staff at Coworth Park, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:
1. Competitive salary + estate service charge and tips + retention bonus
2. Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels – stay twice a year at each hotel!
3. 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
4. £1,000 Refer a friend bonus scheme; including £200 tax free on their first day
5. World class learning and development opportunities
6. Social events throughout the year, including our annual winter ball
7. Free Meals on Duty
8. Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000’s of retailers
What you'll do
You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:
9. You will be responsible for the smooth service within our food and beverage outlets, to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience
10. You’ll also develop an excellent knowledge of all the food and beverage products within your assigned department, in order to communicate offerings to our guests
11. Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. Within this role, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy
12. You will maintain the pass and mis en place to a high standard
13. You’ll also have the opportunity to assist with the running of private events as and when needed
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our Waiting Staff, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how to care for our hotel
What you'll bring
14. You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team
15. You have a talent for luxury service, and have past experience within a similar role
16. Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic
17. You’ll have the ability to remain positive within challenging situations
18. You enjoy working within a team whilst still having the responsibility of solo tasks