Banqueting Head Waiter - Epsom

Location Epsom
Discipline: Hospitality
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 pa Basic + Great Benefits
Contact name: Sukh Samra

Contact email: sukh@flowrecruitment.co.uk
Published: over 2 years ago
Startdate: ASAP

Our client runs an exquisite Country Estate in the beautiful Surrey Hills. Offering a luxurious environment it is home to a variety of events including small private parties, weddings, conferences, committee events and our flagship event Derby Day. They average over 40,000 covers a year in banqueting alone.

They are now looking for a Banqueting Head Waiter to join them in delivering a consistent and professional conference or banqueting experience that is memorable and leaves members and their guests feeling highly satisfied.

It is imperative that the successful candidate has previous experience in banqueting including managing events for up to 1000 people.

Role Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare the banqueting rooms to set standards prior to service, ensuring all mise en place is fully prepared

  • Setting up AV equipment where required

  • Carry out daily schedules and organising banqueting casual staff as required

  • Meet & greet organisers in polite professional manner, using name and title as appropriate at every opportunity

  • Deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all members and guests, anticipating their needs, so as to leave them with a positive experience

  • Ensure you understand menu and wines being served and you are up to date with your knowledge about Audio visual operation.

  • Handle payments from members/guests during cash functions, ensuring that the correct itemised bill is presented and payment is received and processed according to departmental standards

Our ideal candidate:

  • Previous banqueting experience in a similar luxury environment working to tight deadlines

  • Demonstrable experience of managing casual staff and organising schedules

  • Extensive experience in managing breakfast, lunch, dinner sittings, conferences and weddings on a large scale

  • Setting up bars, beverage dispense with strong stock control

  • Accountable for delivering exceptional customer service at all times

  • Basic food hygiene certificate

  • NVQ or equivalent in Food Service or Customer Service desirable

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Highly presentable with good communication skills

  • Team player