We are seeking fun, customer-focused and energetic Waiting Staff and Restaurant Team Members to join our iconic Heavenly Desserts store in Festival Place - Basingstoke on a full-time and part-time position.
The perfect candidate is someone who has a passion for all things food and beverage, and thrives off a bustling environment.
What we offer you
We want our staff to enjoy coming to work and provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to work in. We will provide you with the training and support you need to perform your job well. For those keen to develop you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills.
About Us
We are the UK’s leading premium dessert restaurant offering our guests a world class dining experience while serving the finest desserts and exquisite beverages.
Key Responsibilities:
- To uphold the Heavenly Desserts premium service experience consistently for all our guests.
- Upholding compliance towards all health and safety, food safety guidelines, following policies and procedures and maintaining a spotlessly clean working environment.
- Follow all health and safety guidelines, policies and procedures and maintain a spotlessly clean working environment.
- Prepare our desserts to the highest possible standard for each and every guest.
- Build relationships with fellow team members and deliver World Class Customer Service to our guests.
- Maintain a clean and organised work place so that employees can locate resources and products as needed
- Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture and values of Heavenly Desserts.
- Anticipates guest and business needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues
- Communicate information to the Manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create a premium environment during each shift.
- Deal effectively with customer complaints and queries in store taking responsibility to resolve these wherever possible.
Qualifications
- Previous restaurant experience
- Proficiency in food preparation
- Strong understanding of food safety protocols
- Basic math skills for handling transactions
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Experience in upselling and promoting menu items
- Time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively
Job Duties:
- Greeting and seating guests via Guest Journey
- Taking customer orders, serving customers, clearing/setting tables.
- Providing excellent customer service.
- Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards
- Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift
- Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
- Operate an industrial dishwasher, washing dishes and glassware by hand when necessary
- Unload dishes, silverware, and glassware promptly and store them in the appropriate places
- Carry out basic cleaning tasks around the premises, including emptying rubbish bins, cleaning drink machines, and cleaning any spills and/or broken glass immediately
- Assist chefs and waitstaff as needed, especially during peak hours
- Report any serious incidents to upper management, such as machine failure or broken facilities
Business Requirements:
- Provide the best quality desserts, beverages, and experience consistently for all guests by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Presents oneself professionally, be well groomed; ensure adherence to health and safety rules and quality store operations standards are met or exceeded.
- Must be available to work between the hours of 10:00 am and 11:30 pm and have access to reliable transportation to and from the workplace.
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of a winning team within a prestigious brand in Basingstoke, and you like to have fun while working with a fantastic team, please get in touch today with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/11/2024
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