Waiter
Harvey Nichols
Posted 3 months ago
Since Harvey Nichols first opened in Knightsbridge in 1831, it has led the way in sourcing the most desirable and cutting-edge designer brands. Recognised as the UK's premier luxury fashion retailer, Harvey Nichols is internationally renowned for its expertly edited fashion and beauty merchandise, premium food and wine offer and award-winning restaurants.
The Role - Waiter
We have a great opportunity for enthusiastic Waiters to join our Brasserie team in Harvey Nichols Edinburgh.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about all things food and wine, as they will become a reference point for our clients who are often experts themselves. You will be working in our Brasserie, overlooking St Andrew Square, only a short distance away from Waverley Station. We have full and part time positions for Waiters, with contracts between 16 - 42 hours per week. Shift patterns involve working evenings and weekends.
The average hourly rate for this role is £14.50, this is comprised of a guranteed base rate of £10.92 per hour and an estimated average earnings of around £3.58 per hour in TRONC and Tips.
What you will be doing
- Be devoted to our customers by providing the highest possible standards of customer service in a fast paced atmosphere
- Work as a team in setting up and preparing the restaurant before service begins
- Consider your customer’s satisfaction at every stage from seating them at their table to ensuring their bill is paid and they are happy
- Develop a high level of knowledge about our menus and share your opinions on choices of dishes, wine or cocktails
- Work closely with your team and celebrate fabulousness wherever you see it
Skills and experience you need
- Experience as a waiter in a busy restaurant
- Enjoy and know our food and wine
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
All your hard work, rewarded
Our colleagues are as important to us as our customers. When working with us you will be introduced to a huge variety of benefits including:
- 28 days holiday, that increases with service
- Very generous staff discount to use in retail and hospitality, plus annual clothing allowance
- A Learning and Development programme to support your career with us
- 24/7 access to our employee support helplines including free counselling, financial and legal advice
- Charity day to support your good cause
If this is still sounding like the perfect role for you, we look forward to reviewing your application.
