Position Summary
We are currently recruiting for an experienced F&B Server to join our Restaurant Team part time (30 hours over 5 days) at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Working in our One Square Restaurant you will be expected to cover a variety of shifts including breakfast, evenings and weekends.
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is one of Scotland's leading 5-star hotels. As the largest 5-star hotel, we also have the biggest banqueting and meeting facilities of any hotel in Edinburgh with a capacity of up to 500 and our One Square Restaurant and bar.
Essential Functions
- To work with the Food & Beverage team to ensure achievement of strategic departmental goals, especially in the area of guest satisfaction. To be prepared to work all shifts within the outlets to create a fully multi-skilled and productive Food and Beverage team.
- Provide excellent guest service by discovering all of our guests needs and acting on these needs promptly, effectively and with confidence.
- Work across all areas of Food & Beverage to ensure that guest expectations are exceeded and standards are consistently maintained.
- Liaise and communicate effectively with all departments to ensure seamless transfer of information takes place.
- To be fully conversant with all restaurant policies and procedures.
- When fully competent, to work with the Manager and Lead Servers to provide effective on job training and coaching of new staff to help develop a highly skilled and motivated team, committed to both Hotel and departmental goals.
Requirements:
- Food & Beverage Service Experience required
- Previous experience, preferably 2 years, in a customer facing role within a luxury five-star environment a distinct advantage
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
- Impeccable personal presentation
- Must be well organized and IT literate
- Knowledge of booking systems essential such as OpenTable
- Knowledge of Outlook is essential
- Good telephone manner
You will join a fun loving and passionate team who excel in delivering world class standards and live and breathe the brands standards.
So why work for the world’s largest hospitality company?
- A competitive salary plus free meals whilst on duty.
- 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) after further service
- Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates plus hotel and spa experiences as part of your induction.
- 50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% F&B discount in other Marriott hotels!
- Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub
- 50% off Spa Treatments and £50 gym membership within our One Spa!
- 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
- Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
- Many more benefits however most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.