Head Waiter / Sommelier

Job purpose

You will take responsibility of the other waiters/waitresses on shift and organise the services offered to guests and ensure the quality of those services.

Key responsibilities

  • Welcome and seat guests, advising each on their choice of food and wine and taking their order
  • Organise and manage their team: organising their work and training new staff members recruited
  • Organise the layout of the dining room to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • Co-ordinate with the kitchen
  • Ensure that the team offers the highest level of service in the welcome it extends to its customers and the way its serves their meals
  • Ensure that customers are satisfied with the service they receive
  • Promote customer loyalty through the quality of service provided
  • Ensure health and safety rules are complied with
  • Manage stocks

Entry requirements

Skills

  • Previous hospitality experience is a must
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • The ability to listen: detecting and anticipating needs
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • In depth knowledge of food and beverages
  • Flexibility with working various shifts

Qualifications

  • HND level or similar standard in hotel/food and beverage studies
  • Significant experience in the food and beverage industry, especially in dining room service (415*)