Jobs

Waiter/ Waitress

Organisation: The Glenturret Distillery

Salary: £12.24 per hour plus gratuities and generous benefits

Location: The Glenturret Distillery, Crieff

Contract type: Zero Hours

A unique two Michelin Starred gastronomic experience set in the heart of The Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s oldest working whisky distillery.

Enjoy working in our restaurant, open for lunch, dinner and drinks from Wednesday to Saturday. Our bar lunch offers a relaxed setting, with a la carte, sharing style menus. In the evening, we serve a multi course tasting menu in the restaurant. Guests are also welcome for whisky flights or drinks, served in our Lalique bar and lounge.

Our Executive Chef, Mark Donald, cooks both seasonal and contemporary food, alongside his talented kitchen team.

Our front of house are a team of passionate, proud and focused individuals, who apply great attention to detail to deliver exceptional quality food and beverage service.

This role is responsible for ensuring high levels of service and guest satisfaction are met. It is a varied role in which you will be guest facing, assisting with food service, while working together with both front and back of house.

No previous experience necessary as full training is provided. You will work towards running a section, be in control of the intimate ambience whilst at the same time maintaining the highest of standards. You will support the team completing the set-up of the restaurant and have awareness of the menu and preparation of dishes.

Responsibilities:
The role entails setting up, cleaning and management of the front and back of house areas. Learning the menus, gaining knowledge about produce, beverages and gastronomy. Working effectively and professionally with colleagues. Looking after our guests and delivering world class service. Assisting with all duties as requested.

You will gain valuable knowledge whilst performing your duties. Working in this position allows a Commis Waiter/Waitress to understand the importance of customer services and manage the workflow of a restaurant effectively.
If you love being part of a motivated team and thrive in a busy environment, are detail- oriented, have previous experience working within a customer facing setting and have a positive and approachable manner, then we would like to hear from you.

Essential skills:
– Naturally warm and engaging yet professional
– Good communication skills
– Excellent customer service skills
– Team player
– Attention to detail
– Positive attitude
– Ability to work under pressure
– Ability to multitask
– Empathy for guests and colleagues
– Desire to learn and develop a career within hospitality
– Familiarity with alcohol restrictions or laws
– Understandable level of English; spoken and written

What is on offer for you!
• Fantastic career and development prospects
• 37 days holiday per year (Pro rata)
• Double matched workplace pension
• Death in service assurance
• Uniform supplied
• Generous on-site discounts within The Glenturret gift shop, The Lalique Boutique,
The Glenturret Café, and The Lalique Restaurant
• Tronc scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on gym membership
• Access to the Glenturret Branded Portal offering external discounts in numerous
retailers, travel, entertainment, fashion, health and beauty, food, and drink
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Use of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attraction membership cards (ASVA)

Application Deadline: Sunday 18/08/2024