Waiter / Waitress

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and guest focused Waiter / Waitress in the Food and Beverage department within our Hotel. The main focus of the role will be to provide guests with outstanding service in the restaurant and associated departments.

The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel epitomises the ultimate in traditional style. Genuine warm service and innovative and delicious menus rival the best in the world. With a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.

Key responsibilities of the Waiter / Waitress will include:

• Ensuring prompt and professional guest service
• Setting up tables to the correct standards
• Ensuring that the mise en place is sufficient and to the required standard
• Being familiar with the a la carte menu, tasting menu, room service items and cheese board at all times
• Assisting the bar and lounge team with serving canapés, teas etc. 

The ideal candidate for the Waiter / Waitress position should:

• Have previous experience within a four- or five-star hotel or fine dining restaurant
• Have good of food and beverage knowledge
• Be well spoken with excellent communication skills
• Portray professional standards at all times
• Have great attention to detail
• Have a friendly, bubbly, and flexible attitude
• Communicate effectively in English

Benefits of the Waiter / Waitress position include:

• A competitive salary
• Staff Accommodation is available at a heavily discounted rate
• Free meals on duty
• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Hotel based incentive schemes
• Discounted accommodation rates with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
• Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular performance reviews to ensure you receive on-going feedback to help you grow and develop in your role
• An exciting position within a hotel collection which has been recognised as an industry leader

The Red Carnation Hotel collection was officially recognised at Platinum standard Investors in People in 2020, the highest accolade it’s possible to reach - and we achieved this on a global basis.  This award recognises our commitment to all initiatives that are people and culture oriented, including career growth and opportunities for all, as well as our far-reaching commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusivity. 

Additionally in 2020 we were recognised again with a Princess Royal Training Award for our hugely successful Management Programme, which has a prototypical track record in developing people and getting them “management ready” in both the company and sector.   We are truly proud to be awarded these two high profile accolades which are gloriously non-industry specific thereby pitching us against any business in any sector.  Our goal is to be an employer of choice for those willing to work hard, who are ambitious to find success and who are wishing to be rewarded well, paid fairly and treated as an individual within our family-owned and run atmosphere.

If this sounds like the Waiter / Waitress role for you then please apply today!

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK. 

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and guest focused Waiter / Waitress in the Food and Beverage department within our Hotel. The main focus of the role will be to provide guests with outstanding service in the restaurant and associated departments.

The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel epitomises the ultimate in traditional style. Genuine warm service and innovative and delicious menus rival the best in the world. With a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.

Key responsibilities of the Waiter / Waitress will include:

• Ensuring prompt and professional guest service
• Setting up tables to the correct standards
• Ensuring that the mise en place is sufficient and to the required standard
• Being familiar with the a la carte menu, tasting menu, room service items and cheese board at all times
• Assisting the bar and lounge team with serving canapés, teas etc. 

The ideal candidate for the Waiter / Waitress position should:

• Have previous experience within a four- or five-star hotel or fine dining restaurant
• Have good of food and beverage knowledge
• Be well spoken with excellent communication skills
• Portray professional standards at all times
• Have great attention to detail
• Have a friendly, bubbly, and flexible attitude
• Communicate effectively in English

Benefits of the Waiter / Waitress position include:

• A competitive salary
• Staff Accommodation is available at a heavily discounted rate
• Free meals on duty
• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Hotel based incentive schemes
• Discounted accommodation rates with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
• Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular performance reviews to ensure you receive on-going feedback to help you grow and develop in your role
• An exciting position within a hotel collection which has been recognised as an industry leader

The Red Carnation Hotel collection was officially recognised at Platinum standard Investors in People in 2020, the highest accolade it’s possible to reach - and we achieved this on a global basis.  This award recognises our commitment to all initiatives that are people and culture oriented, including career growth and opportunities for all, as well as our far-reaching commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusivity. 

Additionally in 2020 we were recognised again with a Princess Royal Training Award for our hugely successful Management Programme, which has a prototypical track record in developing people and getting them “management ready” in both the company and sector.   We are truly proud to be awarded these two high profile accolades which are gloriously non-industry specific thereby pitching us against any business in any sector.  Our goal is to be an employer of choice for those willing to work hard, who are ambitious to find success and who are wishing to be rewarded well, paid fairly and treated as an individual within our family-owned and run atmosphere.

If this sounds like the Waiter / Waitress role for you then please apply today!

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.