Waiter

• Greet and escort customers to their tables
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
• Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses
• Inform customers about the day’s specials
• Offer menu recommendations upon request
• Up-sell additional products when appropriate
• Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software,order slips or by memorization
• Check customers’ IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
• Serve food and drink orders
• Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments
• Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
• Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)
• Follow all relevant health department regulations
• Provide excellent customer service to guests

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8 - 40 per week

Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colchester, CO4 9YQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• When are you able to start?

Experience:

• waiter: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person