Waiter | Waitress | full time

Job description
Waiter ***luxury hotel in Edinburgh**

Incredible Benefits

We are looking for a Waiter. This is a full-time role and will be reporting into the F&B Ops Manager and Lounge Manager.

Working pattern: working 5 days per week with 2 days off / shift work 6.30am – 3pm / 8am – 4.30am / 12 – 8.30pm / 2.30pm – 11pm

Salary: £237+5.20 + service charge

We are looking for someone who has excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and has previous experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel environment.

As a Waiter You Will Be Responsible For
• creating memorable experience to our guest by using emotional engagement and high attention to details.
• being familiar with all menus and all products available.
• cleaning and setting up tables.
• taking orders for our wonderful guests.
• making sure that all food service areas are maintained to the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene.
• assisting with the restaurant with in house telephone calls and messages from guests as well as taking reservations to the company standards.

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at the Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle.

What is in it for you?
• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities
• Recommend friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600
• Free meals on duty
• Discount of 30% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotel outlets
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning services
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Hotel based recognition incentive (Employee of the month up to £200)
• Discounted accommodation rates with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection
• Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events

Join us in this incredible new opportunity and apply now!

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