Full Time Waiter/waitress

WAITER/WAITRESS

Salary: £21,000.00 per annum plus Gratuities and Excellent Benefits

Location: The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant – Crieff

A unique Michelin starred gastronomic experience set in the heart of The Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s oldest working whisky distillery.

Enjoy working in our 20-cover restaurant, from Wednesday to Saturday, offering a seasonal and contemporary multi-course tasting menu designed by Head Chef, Mark Donald, and his talented international team.

Job Purpose

As a commis waiter/waitress you are a food professional who assists more experienced waiters/waitresses – gaining experience and developing your role working toward the status of Waiter/Waitress and Senior Chef de Rang within a Michelin starred restaurant. You are working under the guidance of those team members to understand the essence and importance of hospitality.

A Question for you.

Are you someone who is passionate to deliver exceptional service to our customers and is willing to learn and develop at the same time?

A summary

No previous experience necessary as full training is provided, you will work towards running a section, be in control of the intimate ambience whilst at the same time maintaining the highest of standards. You will support the senior team completing the set-up of the restaurant and have awareness of the menu and preparation of dishes.

Responsibilities

The role entails setting up the tables prior to service. Preparing the restaurant and organising required plate ware. Assisting with all duties as requested.

You will gain valuable knowledge whilst performing your duties. Working in this position allows a Commis Waiter/Waitress to understand the importance of customer services and manage the workflow of a restaurant effectively.

Skills required

Being detailed orientated is key. Commis waiting positions require good listening skills for when guests are placing their orders to enable them to recall the items when being placed in front of the guest. A pleasant disposition with previous experience of working within a customer facing setting.

What’s in it for me?

· Fantastic career and development prospects.

· 37 days holiday per year. (Pro rata)

· Double matched workplace pension.

· Death in service assurance

· Uniform supplied.

· Generous on-site discounts within The Glenturret gift shop, The Lalique Boutique, The Glenturret Café, and The Lalique Restaurant.

· Performance and Company bonus.

· Free onsite parking.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Discount on gym membership.

· Access to the Glenturret Branded Portal offering external discounts in numerous retailers, travel, entertainment, fashion, health and beauty, food, and drink.

· Access to an employee assistance programme.

· Use of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attraction membership cards (ASVA).

We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation and ultimately will be able to inspire more futures. We therefore welcome applications from those who bring difference.

To apply for this opportunity please email a current CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@theglenturret.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crieff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please describe why you think you would be a good fit for this position.

Experience:

• Restaurant service: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/04/2023