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Head Waiter/Waitress - Grand Cafe - Up to £13.90 + paid overtime
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Location King's Boulevard & Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London N1C, UK

Head Waiter/Waitress - Grand Cafe - Up to £13.90 + paid overtime


Description

German Gymnasium was originally designed as the first purpose-built gym in England, and used by the German Gymnastics team for the 1864 Olympics. Now a Grade II listed building, German Gymnasium, is conveniently situated in the heart of vibrant King’s Cross. Serving an all-day grand café style menu across the ground floor and vast terraces, for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. With a nod to its heritage the menu reflects a Germanic influence. The restaurant on the upper floor has its own spectacular bar and semi-private dining room with views of the award-winning interior to match.

We are looking for a phenomenal Head Waiter/Waitress for our Grand Cafe who will be highly enthusiastic and open to new challenges. You will be friendly, welcoming and ready to grow with the business. You will be looking after and motivating the commis team to achieve the best possible results and deliver an unforgettable experience to all guests.

You must have a genuine passion for what you do and bags of personality combined with the ability to engage everyone around you and build long-term rapport with both the guests and your colleagues.

We’re a truly brilliant place to work so, naturally we have some of the very best team benefits around, which include:

  • Industry leading pay
  • Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
  • Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
  • 50% off PureGym membership
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
  • Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing.  You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
  • Healthy, free and tasty meals when working
  • Employee of the Month Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • 28 days paid holiday a year, which increases to 30 days with length of service
  • Best in class training – including management development to help you progress quickly
  • Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
  • An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
  • Refer a friend scheme


If you are interested in discussing the Head Waiter/Waitress role further, please get in touch with us without delay!

German Gymnasium was originally designed as the first purpose-built gym in England, and used by the German Gymnastics team for the 1864 Olympics. Now a Grade II listed building, German Gymnasium, is conveniently situated in the heart of vibrant King’s Cross. Serving an all-day grand café style menu across the ground floor and vast terraces, for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. With a nod to its heritage the menu reflects a Germanic influence. The restaurant on the upper floor has its own spectacular bar and semi-private dining room with views of the award-winning interior to match.

We are looking for a phenomenal Head Waiter/Waitress for our Grand Cafe who will be highly enthusiastic and open to new challenges. You will be friendly, welcoming and ready to grow with the business. You will be looking after and motivating the commis team to achieve the best possible results and deliver an unforgettable experience to all guests.

You must have a genuine passion for what you do and bags of personality combined with the ability to engage everyone around you and build long-term rapport with both the guests and your colleagues.

We’re a truly brilliant place to work so, naturally we have some of the very best team benefits around, which include:

  • Industry leading pay
  • Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
  • Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
  • 50% off PureGym membership
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
  • Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing.  You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
  • Healthy, free and tasty meals when working
  • Employee of the Month Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • 28 days paid holiday a year, which increases to 30 days with length of service
  • Best in class training – including management development to help you progress quickly
  • Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
  • An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
  • Refer a friend scheme


If you are interested in discussing the Head Waiter/Waitress role further, please get in touch with us without delay!


Details
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Location King's Boulevard & Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London N1C, UK

Skills
Training Experience
POS Systems
Fast-Paced Experience
Fluent in English
Knowledge of Wine Pairings
Knowledge of Beer Pairings
Knowledge of Coffees
Knowledge of Teas
Customer Service
Food Safety
Safe Food Handling
By applying you confirm you have these skills.

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King's Boulevard & Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London N1C, UK