Part Time Experienced Waitress/Waiter
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us.
The Boathouse Restaurant is uniquely positioned in a superb location overlooking Christchurch Quay. Situated in an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Stour, The Boathouse is just two minutes’ walk from Christchurch Priory and Christchurch town center.
During the summer months we are exceptionally busy, having built up a fantastic reputation for great service and amazing food.
We are currently looking for Experienced Waiting Staff to join our fantastic team.
Currently looking for mainly weekend work; Friday nights, Saturday and Sundays - this could also include cover during the week depending on your flexibility.
*This will be on a part time basis during the winter season, however the hours can increase depending on flexibility and also during spring and summer months if this suits you.
Main Responsibilities:
Serving our guests with the highest level of customer service.
Being responsible for the running of your own section; taking orders, building rapport, dealing with queries.
Using our POS system to enter food and beverage orders.
Keeping your station topped up at all times with; napkins, cutlery, side plates.
Assisting your colleagues in running food and beverages.
Keeping the restaurant clean and adhering to hygiene regulations.
Understanding of allergies and intolerances.
Understanding of our menu and having the ability to up-sell.
Candidate Requirements:
Experience in Waiting or similar role in a customer facing environment.
Great personality, bubbly, friendly and confident.
Strong initiative to understand your customers needs and wants.
Keeping a cool head in a busy, fast paced environment.
Excellent team player.
Good verbal and written English.
Please ensure that you are able to travel to the location before applying for this role. The Boathouse, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 1BU.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part Time Experienced Waitress/Waiter roles across Boathouse, Christchurch's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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