Are you passionate about delivering great service and eager to share your knowledge with others?
Do you have a flair for customer service and a love for artisanal products? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Fortnum & Mason are looking for an exceptional Commis Waiters/Waitress to join our unique team at our beautiful Centre piece Restaurant. Responsible for demonstrating world-class service, our new team member will possess passion for our product, and an ability to bring this to life for each and every customer.
Why Work For Us:
Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime
Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary)
Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts
Subsidised staff restaurant using Fortnum’s ingredients
28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off
Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities
Annual staff party and incredible gifts after 5 years
Key Accountabilities:
Run and maintain the appearance of your station and section to the highest degree
Adhere to the agreed standards of table lay-up and MEP
Set all tables in accordance with the standards provided
Take instruction from head waiter, anticipate their requirements
Provide attentive and prompt service
React and deal with issues, complaints, breakages, spillages in a manner befitting the restaurant’s ethos
Create and deliver an extraordinary customer experience, meeting all targets set
Maintain excellent restaurant standards and cleanliness of fixtures
Ensure the menus are displayed and accurate
Ensure grooming standards meet company requirements
We expect the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience:
Experience as a commis waiter/waitress
Demonstrate an authentic and passionate understanding of brand, menus and restaurant service
Build up strong relationship with customers in order to encourage repeated visits
Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to think quickly and rationally to ever-changing situations
Consistently leading by example
We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation
We respect and embrace each other’s differences, to create a truly inclusive environment.
In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.
