Job Description
Skylon and its unrivalled vantage point from the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre have floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook one of London’s most gorgeous views of the Thames. The striking space, centred around a chic award-winning cocktail bar. The menu focuses on modern British cuisine showcasing the best, seasonal ingredients in a relaxed environment.
We are currently looking for a skilled and friendly Waiter/Waitress who can confidently engage with our customers to create a unique, inviting guest experience. You will have a bright personality and be willing to deliver an outstanding service.
As an ideal candidate, you will have a real pride and passion for what you do, with the ability to engage everyone around you and build long-term rapport with both the guests and your colleagues.
We’re a truly brilliant place to work so, naturally, we have some of the very best team benefits around, which include:
- Top rate industry leading pay
- Wagestream employer- Employees can access 40% of wages before payday
- 40 % discount in all our venues worldwide all day, every day
- Feeling a bit hungry on shift, we ensure you receive free tasty, healthy meals
- Enjoy 28 days paid holiday a year, which will increase up to a month of holiday with length of service
- LifeWorks offers- Receive exclusive monthly discounts just for D&D employees, including cashback options at retailers
- 20% off Nuffield Health gym membership for you and your spouse
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- Unlimited access to a confidential wellbeing programme with a 24/7 helpline
- WeCare – A solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing
- Employee of the Month Scheme
- Long Service awards
- D&D Connect- Access to our award winning training platform, to grow and develop new skills
- Want to volunteer for a cause? We’ll pay full day wage for you to give back
- Refer a friend scheme- We offer our employees paid bonuses to a ‘refer a friend’
If you are interested in discussing the Waiter/Waitress role further, please send us your CV without delay!
DETAILSSalary Competitive salary Schedule Full Time Location Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX, UK
SKILLS
Basic Knowledge of Wines
Basic Beers/Spirits Knowledge
Fast-Paced Experience
Fluent in English
Knowledge of Coffees
Knowledge of Teas
Customer Service
Safe Food Handling
By applying you confirm you have these skills.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week
Salary: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
The venue is fully covid compliant
Application question(s):
- have you worked in a fast paced or fine dining restaurant before?
- what's your current notice period? can you start immediately if offered the role ?
- Are you available to work Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm- 10pm?
Experience:
- waiter: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- fluent english (preferred)
Work Location: In person