Waiting Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Cross Keys is an award winning, stylish Gastropub located in the center of Sherborne, with a fully equipped kitchen and 70 seater restaurant. We have an experienced team and we are looking for some highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our team.
We are looking to recruit extraordinary waiting and bar staff for a high end gastro pub in the heart of Sherborne.
This is a busy pub at the heart of the town and offers great food together with professional and friendly service. We are looking for passionate staff, who'll provide extraordinary service and are interested in all aspects of restaurant life; service, food and wine.
What We’re Looking For:
- Current or previous experience working as a waiter/waitress/bar work
- Impeccable guest service skills whilst being enthusiastic, engaging and approachable.
- Be well organised and work effectively and efficiently
- Open to learning our menus, food and wine.
- Be able to interact with guests
- Be expected to work well under pressure in a busy environment
This role is an ongoing position for individuals who want to be part of creating a new exciting culinary experience, to further their career in Hospitality and to have fun as part of a team at the same time.
Salary: Up to £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Day range:
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Bar
- Hotel
- Pub
- Restaurant
Experience:
- Food service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Waiting Staff roles across The Cross Keys Sherborne'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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