Brasserie Waiter

Permanent contracts and Casual hour agreements available

Shifts are based around the Brasserie's hours (6:00 AM – 11:30 PM).

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious 5 star, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

• Deliver exceptional, friendly, and professional service to all guests.
• Proactively welcoming and greeting all guests and visitors
• To seat guests offering them menus, drinks and providing explanations of the menu when required
• To deal efficiently and courteously with all guest queries
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant food and wine menus to be able to offer guidance and make recommendations
• Work closely with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service.
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and memorable atmosphere.
• Take pride in presentation and attention to detail in every aspect of your role.
• Support your colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Be available for evening and weekend shifts as required.

• A genuine passion for food, beverage and hospitality.
• Previous experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel or similar high-quality dining environment.
• A friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining part of a close-knit team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Learning and Development:
  Access our digital learning platform, and various courses to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Benefit from our interactive health and wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health care cash plans: take advantage of our Health Care cash plan benefits, including 24-hours access to a GP.
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa for you and your family
• Discounts on Spa treatments and Spa days in our award-winning Cotton mill Spa
• Discount on Spa products
• Refer a Friend Scheme: earn up to £1,000 referral fee when you recommend someone to work with us
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Free staff meals and parking

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Proof of documentation will be required in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.