Waiter / Waitress

Searcys; Windsor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Full-time • Front of House • 0 Hours per week •

Searcys are looking for a Waiter/Waitress to join the team at the Guards Polo Club.

As a Waiter/Waitress, you will be responsible for providing service excellence to our customers, guests, and clients at events, conferences, and weddings.

The Guards Polo Club is an English polo club in Windsor, Berkshire. Founded by HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, in 1955, Guards Polo Club retains its coveted Royal connections and hosts some of the sport’s most famous tournaments, including the world-class Cartier Queen’s Cup tournament.

As a Waiter/Waitress, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Waiter/Waitress will be supporting, monitoring, and serving all food and drinks to customers/clients/guests and clearing throughout events.

Salary: £12.21 hourly plus tips

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that there is clean furniture, dining tables, and chairs available for the guests, ensuring presentation is at the forefront of everything you do.
• Clean and polish all cutlery and glasses/crockery for the next event.
• Setup dining spaces with accuracy and care.
• Prepare all hospitality food and beverage requests offered to customers/clients/guests in designated meeting spaces in a presentable manner.
• Work without supervision and take initiative over duties and tasks without being directed.
• Serve our guests with a genuine and positive demeanour. All service should be efficient and of the highest quality.
• Work on licensed bars serving alcoholic beverages, including cocktails.
• Use coffee machines as required.
• Assist with ordering and deliveries as required, informing management of any discrepancies.
• Prepare all hospitality requirements ensuring all items are available and reporting to your line manager if not.
• Ensure that any linen hired and equipment hired for an event is counted and packed away for collection after the event.
• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage).
• Take the initiative.
• Punctual.
• Supportive / Team player.
• Excellent customer care skills.

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847. Working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special; we are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation that will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more about the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk.

Blacknest Gate, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park, Surrey SL5 7SA Windsor