Waiting Staff – Midsummer House
Location: Midsummer House, Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB4 1HA
Salary: Up to £15ph inc tips (DOE)
Days: This is a part-time job, two days a week. Friday & Saturday (Every week)
Standard shift hours are set: 12 noon-3pm & 5pm-12 midnight (Both shifts on both days)
There may be flexibility to pick up extra shifts, but total commitment is required for Friday and Saturday every week
Holiday: 5 weeks holiday (inclusive of 2 weeks over Christmas, 1 week in spring and 2 weeks in summer)
About Us
As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade as East Anglia’s only Michelin 2-star restaurant , Chef Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated and modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.
We are currently looking to expand the front of house team by recruiting individuals who are committed to providing an unparalleled level of service to its guests and leave them wanting to return again.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
We are looking to recruit experienced and professional waiting staff as we build an enthusiastic front of house team who will be responsible for greeting, assisting and serving guests.
If you are well presented, have excellent customer service skills and are available to join us for the busy summer and beyond, then we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for applicants who have the following skills:
· Waiting or hospitality experience is preferred, although additional training will be provided.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
· A courteous and polite manner in order to be attentive to guests at all times
· Initiative, with a can-do attitude and who takes pride in the service provided
· Ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues at peak times with an ability to follow instructions
· Assist and monitor all aspects of the guests’ experience, from preparations before the guests arrive, to the experience they receive whilst here, and act to enhance that experience so that the service is seamless
· To work towards managing and being responsible for a section of the restaurant. This includes being proficient in serving dishes in the restaurant, and in managing the service of the tables in a section
Midsummer House is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe that the more inclusive our environment is, the better our work will be.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person