We are looking for 2 Variable Hours Waiting Staffs to join our Catering & Retail Services Office at House of Lords. This is a position where will work as part of a team to ensure that the highest standards of service and presentation is offered at all times to Peers, Guests, and Staff of the House.
The post holder will have flexibility with regard to working hours and should expect to work variable shifts when the demands of the House and business require it. The post will predominantly be based within the Peers Dining Room Group, which comprises of 5 various bars and restaurants, serving Peers and their guests - however, the holder may move to other outlets within CRS, depending on business requirements.
Variable hours staff are booked one week ahead according to business needs and their availability. Variable hours staff may be working in different outlets (Restaurants, Bars and Banqueting) depending on the needs of the Department and require a range of service skills.
This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament! This is an exciting opportunity for someone that likes a fast-paced environment and ensuring that the highest standards of service and presentation is offered at all times.
You’ll be accountable for/to:

• Table mise-en-place.
• Station mise en-place for lunch, tea service and dinner.
• Preparation of sauces and condiments.
• Achieve familiarity with items printed on the menu and the way they are cooked and served, along with a working knowledge of the wine list to recommend choices to customers.
• To greet and receive Members and guests in your allocated area.
• Take food and drink orders ensuring prompt and accurate service.
• Serve food and drink ordered to guests according to standards set by the Line Manager.
• Ability to use and manage the EPOS system.
• To observe and adhere to daily and weekly additional duties check list.
• Observe all legislative requirements including those concerning hygiene, food, health and safety at work.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.
What we’re looking for:

• Have experience of working in a high profile (preferably 4* or 5*) establishment.
• Great Customer Service skills.
• A Basic understanding of Health & Safety.
• To be able to work well in a team environment.

What you’ll get in return:

• Meals on duty.
• Paid late night taxi travel if finishing after 10:30pm, if you live within a 20-mile radius of Westminster.
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws.
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 27th October 2024.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.62 per hour
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work days:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/10/2024