Waiter​/Waitress

At Fortnum & Mason, creating exceptional experiences is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a passionate and engaging Waiter/Waitress to join our team at our beautiful Royal Exchange restaurant in the heart of the City of London. As a key member of our hospitality team, you'll provide warm, attentive and personalised service, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.

Combining a genuine passion for hospitality with enthusiasm for our exceptional food, drink and heritage, you'll bring the Fortnum's story to life through every interaction. If you take pride in delivering impeccable service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy creating unforgettable moments for guests, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitivehourlyrate+paid overtime

• Discretionaryannualbonus(upto 5% ofsalary)

• Upto
  40% storeandrestaurantdiscounts

• 28daysholiday+adayoffforyourbirthdayand5extrawellbeingdaysoff

• Matchedpensionschemeandcareerdevelopmentopportunities

• Annualstaffpartyandincrediblegiftsafter5years

• Support the restaurant team in delivering a seamless and exceptional guest experience throughout every service.

• Prepare the restaurant for each shift, ensuring tables, waiter stations and service areas are fully stocked, organised and ready to welcome guests.

• Assist with the preparation of condiments, bread and butter service, and mise en place to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

• Maintain the highest standards by polishing cutlery, glassware and service equipment quickly, efficiently and with great attention to detail.

• Deliver warm, attentive and personalised service, creating memorable experiences for every guest and consistently exceeding expectations.

• Build genuine connections with guests, confidently sharing your knowledge of our menus, products and Fortnum & Mason heritage.

• Demonstrate a passion for hospitality and act as an ambassador for the Fortnum & Mason brand in every interaction.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive team culture and ensure service runs smoothly at all times.

• Previous experience working in a fine dining or premium hospitality environment is essential.

• Create and deliver an extraordinary customer experience, meeting all targets set

• Demonstrate an authentic and passionate understanding of brand, menus and restaurant service

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively

• Ability to think quickly and rationally to ever-changing situations

Wearecommittedtodevelopingyourcareerandnurturingyourtalent,regardlessofage;disability;gender reassignment;marriageandcivilpartnership;pregnancyandmaternity;race;religionor belief;sex;sexual orientation.

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Inthelastyearalone,ourpeoplehavebeenrecognisedandcelebrated,winningawardsfortheiroutstandingcontributionsto

Retail,Technology,Global Hospitality&Tourism,Visual Merchandising&Display,Customer Service and Local Community Awards .