Hiring experienced VIP waiters for the Lasdun restaurant at the National Theatre!

Constellation Platinum is looking for experienced waiters to support and grow our exclusive front of house teams at the National Theatre in the Lasdun restaurant.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, confident candidate who has enthusiasm for hospitality and would like to expand their skill set and accelerate their vocation.

Constellation Platinum is a brand within the Compass Group that provides a front of house team to selected premium restaurants & suites in flagship London venues. We operate differently from others as you can choose the frequency that you work, meaning you have control over your schedule. We offer VIP roles ranging from 10 to 40+ hours per week, this can be altered at any time making the role perfect for those who are looking for flexibility.

As a part of the Platinum team, you will be encouraged to expand your skill in food knowledge, drinks service and guest relations through our onsite masterclasses.

Main Responsibilities:

• Setting up the Restaurant Tables according to bookings

• Preparing sections and stations for service

• Polishing cutlery, folding napkins, etc

• Welcoming and assisting guests to their tables

• Informing guests of any specials or recommendations

• Offering menus and taking food and drinks order

• Knowing their products and answering any potential dietary requirements related questions

• Checking customer satisfaction

• Upselling

• Recording orders on the till and ensuring the food and beverage prints in correct destination

• Setting up tables with right cutlery and crockery

• Serving drinks produced by barman

• Serving, collecting, clearing and calling food away

• Producing the bills, charging clients and completing transactions on till

• Keeping their section clean and tidy

• Completing due diligence book

Experience & Knowledge:

- 12 months of waiting experience

- You are confident in the steps of service for an à la carte restaurant

- You are able to confidently take food & drink orders

- You are confident in loading, carrying and unloading a tray of drinks

- You are confident in suggesting wine to pair with a meal

- You are confident in presenting, opening and pouring both wine & champagne

Requirements:

• Available to work 20/30 hours a week. Shifts can be: 4 pm - 9 pm / 4 pm - 11 pm / 11 am- 9 pm
• You must be available to work between the 9th December - 21st December and from the 27th December - 10th January other dates TBC
• Over 18’s only
• The ability to remain calm and collected when busy
• Confidence to interact and build relationships with colleagues & guests
• Cocktail knowledge
• An understanding of fine dining food terminology & menu descriptions

The Lasdun restaurant will be closed for the Christmas period: 23rd - 26th December. With 31st December lunch service only and 1st of January dinner service only.

Why should you work with us?

- Competitive pay, paid weekly

- Be part of an exclusive and supportive team

- Work with top UK venues & Chefs

- Receive full training in Health & Safety, Hygiene and Manual Handling that are recognised industry wide.

- Compass Exclusive Benefits, Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform, and Health & Wellbeing Support Programmes Including Access To our Employee Assistance Programme.

Once you have applied using our short application form our recruitment team will evaluate your application and be in touch via email. If successful, you could be a part of our VIP team within a few days!