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Head Waiter
Covent Garden Hotel - Food and Beverage
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon £17 - £18 / Hour
Head Waiter
Covent Garden Hotel - Food and Beverage

Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon £17 - £18 / Hour
Skills
Advanced Knowledge of Wines
Advanced Beers/Spirits Knowledge
Fine Dining Experience
Fast-Paced Experience
Description

Are you passionate about hospitality and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Firmdale Hotels, renowned for our commitment to excellence and luxurious experiences, is seeking a dedicated Head Waiter to join our highly successful team at the prestigious Covent Garden Hotel.

Firmdale Hotels is an award-winning boutique hotel group with a reputation for excellence in design, service, and hospitality. Our collection of unique, individually designed hotels offers our guests an unparalleled experience in some of the most vibrant neighbourhoods of London and New York.

As a Head Waiter at the Covent Garden Hotel, you will play a pivotal role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. You will manage multiple tables, ensure seamless service, and uphold our high standards of hospitality.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and interact with guests, taking orders, making menu recommendations, and ensuring their needs are met.
  • Deliver food and beverages efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Process payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Anticipate and address guest needs promptly, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

What you Need:

  • Ability to maintain composure and efficiency in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about food and beverages, with a keen interest in menu offerings.
  • Previous experience in a busy restaurant setting is essential.
  • Meticulous and precise in service delivery.
  • Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.
  • Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure smooth operations

What We Offer:

  • Hourly rate of £17.00 - £18.00 inclusive of service charge. 
  • Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
  • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
  • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
  • Complimentary meals on shift
  • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
  • Flexible scheduling without split shifts
  • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
  • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
  • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
  • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
  • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
  • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
  • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
  • And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

  • Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
  • The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
  • Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024
  • Food & Beverage Manager of the Year  - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
  • Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
  • Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
  • Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025
  • Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025
  • Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024
  • Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
  • Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
  • Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
  • Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
  • Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
  • Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

If you are passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you. Join Firmdale Hotels and be part of something extraordinary.

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

Are you passionate about hospitality and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Firmdale Hotels, renowned for our commitment to excellence and luxurious experiences, is seeking a dedicated Head Waiter to join our highly successful team at the prestigious Covent Garden Hotel.

Firmdale Hotels is an award-winning boutique hotel group with a reputation for excellence in design, service, and hospitality. Our collection of unique, individually designed hotels offers our guests an unparalleled experience in some of the most vibrant neighbourhoods of London and New York.

As a Head Waiter at the Covent Garden Hotel, you will play a pivotal role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. You will manage multiple tables, ensure seamless service, and uphold our high standards of hospitality.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and interact with guests, taking orders, making menu recommendations, and ensuring their needs are met.
  • Deliver food and beverages efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Process payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Anticipate and address guest needs promptly, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

What you Need:

  • Ability to maintain composure and efficiency in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about food and beverages, with a keen interest in menu offerings.
  • Previous experience in a busy restaurant setting is essential.
  • Meticulous and precise in service delivery.
  • Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.
  • Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure smooth operations

What We Offer:

  • Hourly rate of £17.00 - £18.00 inclusive of service charge. 
  • Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
  • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
  • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
  • Complimentary meals on shift
  • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
  • Flexible scheduling without split shifts
  • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
  • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
  • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
  • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
  • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
  • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
  • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
  • And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

  • Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
  • The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
  • Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024
  • Food & Beverage Manager of the Year  - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
  • Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
  • Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
  • Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025
  • Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025
  • Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024
  • Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
  • Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
  • Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
  • Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
  • Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
  • Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

If you are passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you. Join Firmdale Hotels and be part of something extraordinary.

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

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