RESTAURANT WAITER – MICHELIN STAR Full Time

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

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Key Responsibilities

• Be fully knowledgeable about all menus and capable of offering deep explanations when requested
• Responsible for preparing your section to the highest standards, ensuring everything in place is correct, carrying our daily schedules
• Enthusiastic, quick thinking and welcoming personality
• Assist in maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the restaurant and areas
• Make sure all standards are being delivered to the highest level
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Ensure you always uphold the reputation of the restaurant
• Organise and assist all preparation needed prior to service
• Responsible for supervising junior members of the team

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
• Passionate about hospitality
• Detail orientated and drives standards
• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Engage with hotel guests on a regular basis
• Friendly, courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues
• Use of own initiative with willingness to go above and beyond in supporting the wider Grantley Hall team

Benefits

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge – typically £3,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Stream)
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities – Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts – 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. xlqdzyr We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
• Grantley Academy to support your development
• Annual paid volunteering days