HEAD WAITER

Various Hours

Competitive Rate of Pay plus monthly service charge, typically £2,400 annually

48 hours

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of Relais & Chateaux and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Restaurant Manager in the running of the dinner service to the required standard
• Be fully conversant with the key operational demands and systems of the department
• Be a presence on the floor during service
• Assist the Assistant Restaurant Managers with the ongoing improvement of standards, proposing ways of improving the product and services which we offer
• Assist the Assistant Restaurant Managers to ensure all guests are provided with attentive, courteous, and professional service of the highest standard as defined in all SOP manuals
• Ensure all employee in-house policies, procedures and government legislation are adhered to
• Assist in ensuring the daily maintenance check and daily checklists are carried out and completed within the department
• Working alongside the Assistant Restaurant Managers to ensure that we are meeting our weekly and monthly cover targets and average spends for dinner to constantly look for ways to increase profit and covers

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
• Passionate about Food & Beverage industy
• Detail orientated and drives standards
• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Friendly, courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues
• Use of own initiative with willingness to go above and beyond in supporting the wider Grantley Hall team

Benefits

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Wagestream)
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• Discounted hotel stays with Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
• Grantley Academy to support your development
• Annual paid volunteering days