Join us as a Head Waiter in Vesper Bar at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Head Waiter at The Dorchester Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As a Head Waiter at Vesper Bar, you will play a central role in orchestrating a seamless and elegant guest experience that reflects the distinctive character of one of London’s most refined bars. Your role will involve leading service at your station with precision, warmth, and genuine hospitality. In this role, you will:

• Take responsibility for running a section of the bar floor, ensuring each guest is greeted, seated, served, and cared for to the highest standards.

• Possess detailed menu knowledge, confidently guiding guests through food and drink offerings and providing thoughtful recommendations.

• Support the management team with order taking, billing, and closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every step.

• Anticipate guest needs and respond with intuitive service, making adjustments for special requests, dietary needs, or celebratory occasions.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the floor, bar, and kitchen to ensure smooth service flow and maintain our signature attention to detail.

• Maintain a poised and professional presence during busy periods and calmly manage any guest feedback or service challenges that arise.

You will be a key figure in creating a service experience that is stylish, personalised, and completely memorable - a true hallmark of The Dorchester.

What you'll bring 

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Head Waiter or Senior Waiter in a luxury hospitality, high-end bar, or fine dining setting.

• Strong understanding of guest-facing service standards, from elegant greetings to precision billing.

• Confident communicator with an ability to engage with guests warmly and professionally.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in English, with strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments  to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

 Join us as a Head Waiter in Vesper Bar at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Head Waiter at The Dorchester Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As a Head Waiter at Vesper Bar, you will play a central role in orchestrating a seamless and elegant guest experience that reflects the distinctive character of one of London’s most refined bars. Your role will involve leading service at your station with precision, warmth, and genuine hospitality. In this role, you will:

• Take responsibility for running a section of the bar floor, ensuring each guest is greeted, seated, served, and cared for to the highest standards.

• Possess detailed menu knowledge, confidently guiding guests through food and drink offerings and providing thoughtful recommendations.

• Support the management team with order taking, billing, and closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every step.

• Anticipate guest needs and respond with intuitive service, making adjustments for special requests, dietary needs, or celebratory occasions.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the floor, bar, and kitchen to ensure smooth service flow and maintain our signature attention to detail.

• Maintain a poised and professional presence during busy periods and calmly manage any guest feedback or service challenges that arise.

You will be a key figure in creating a service experience that is stylish, personalised, and completely memorable - a true hallmark of The Dorchester.

What you'll bring 

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Head Waiter or Senior Waiter in a luxury hospitality, high-end bar, or fine dining setting.

• Strong understanding of guest-facing service standards, from elegant greetings to precision billing.

• Confident communicator with an ability to engage with guests warmly and professionally.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in English, with strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments  to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.