HEAD WAITER - MICHELIN STAR - Harrogate HEAD WAITER - MICHELIN STAR Full Time 30,000 per annum plus monthly service charge, typically 2,400 annually 48 hours Grantley Hall is an exclusive, five star luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. With 47 exquisite rooms and suites, four exceptional restaurants and five sophisticated bars. The extensive development has also included the introduction of a tranquil spa and pioneering ELITE luxury gym and executive wellness facility, alongside a stunning events pavilion that seats up to 180 guests with a unique and glamorous champagne and cocktail bar Key Responsibilities We are currently seeking a Head Waiter to be part of our Michelin Star Restaurant Front of House team to work alongside the Restaurant Manager in running the shifts. Meeting and greeting customers, organising table reservations To deal responsibly with payment transactions and maintain strict control of the bills To lead, manage and inspire junior staff to deliver outstanding customer service To work closely with the Management team and take their guidance to achieve high quality service standards as described in our Service Operating Procedures Ensure each guest receives impeccable service To take the take ownership of your section Taking guest food orders Delegating tasks and checking their execution Supervise the set up and breakdown of the restaurant Undertake monthly stock takes and overseeing and ordering of stock Responsible for H&S, FSA requirements, Allergy Laws and Hygiene ratings About You Previous experience in a fine dining restaurant Be passionate about delivering the highest levels of service to our guest in an engaging way. Personality combined with the ability to engage everyone around you and build long-term rapport with both the guests and your team Good written and oral communication skills Enthusiastic, quick thinking and welcoming personality Good business awareness for achieving successful performance Have an eye for sales and help develop the business A great knowledge of food and wine The ability to mentor and supervise junior staff members Outstanding personal presentation and grooming Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of the role PC Literate, understanding of Microsoft outlook, Excel and Word Benefits Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees: A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service Access to earnings before payday (Wagestream) Free parking Complimentary meals when on duty Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation Celebrating success Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more… Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products Grantley Gateway - Discounts and cash back on shopping and trips out Discounted hotel stays with Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain hotels Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance Free sight tests for those eligible Onsite Team Gym with professional induction Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’ Grantley Academy to support your development Annual paid volunteering days