Waiter​/ess

Overview

An amazing opportunity to join the M & E Operations Team at The May Fair Hotel. As a Meetings and Events Waiter you will be responsible for ensuring smooth service for the event/tables you are allocated to. You will ensure that guests are served quickly and efficiently and that if serving a banquet, plats are laid down elegantly in front of guests.

You will ensure that private functions are set up professionally and that all food is presented as per brand standards. You will ensure that tables are cleared promptly for the next course if applicable and that the tables you are responsible for are kept tidy. You will listen to any feedback or complaints received from guests and pass this on to the relevant person.

• Previous experience of working in meetings and events operations ideally within a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
• An impeccable command of English both written and spoken.
• Understands the value of teamwork and works well with others.

• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Regular social events across all hotels
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year
• Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.