Waiter/waitress

Please take a look at **oakbarnrestaurant.co.uk**

**T*he Oak Barn is currently one of the **Top-Rated Restaurants* Fresh Food Restaurants in Sussex. It is a **Privately Owned, Family Run, 150 Cover Restaurant** **& Bar**, situated in Mid-Sussex, close to Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill.

**Looking For Someone?**

**W*e are looking for **waiters/waitresses *to join our successful team Someone with personality to wow our guests & enjoys new challenges, is personable and enjoys a fast-paced environment.

**O**ur freshly made Rosette standard seasonal menu is key to our business. It features modern British cuisine that combine the classics alongside more contemporary dishes. We also run specials which change daily.

**I**n addition to this we also cater for large group bookings, weddings, and buffets so there is always plenty of variety.

**Why Work for The Oak Barn**:

- Excellent Pay & Bonuses / Family Run Business
- Fantastic Tips / Flexible Shifts
- 18 Free Hospitality Training Courses / No Two Days Are the Same
- Great Training & Progression Prospects / Great Lifestyle Balance
- A Relaxed & Fun Atmosphere / Free Meals
- We Have Part-Time & Full-Time Positions. / Weekly Pay.

**Oak Barn Training, Courses & Progression Prospects**:

- **FREE STARTER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED COURSES **_(in house & offsite)_
- Restaurant Server Training / Food Runner Training / Kitchen Expediter Training
- Bartending Training / Barista Training / Coffee Art Training /
- Multiple Plate Carrying Training / Customer Service Skills / Wine Training
- Host Training / Menu & Recipe Training / Customer Service Training
- Cellar Management / Social Media Training / Marketing Training
- Profit Margin Training / Costing & RRP Training / Cocktail Making

**Starter Training Courses **are part of your **Induction.**

**Intermediate Training Courses** - They are included as part of your progression prospects if required to advance to more experienced positions such as **Team Leader**, **Supervisor, Head Waitress** etc.

**Advanced Training Courses** - They are included as part of your progression prospects if required to advance to more experienced positions such as **Team Leader**, **Supervisor, Head Waitress, Managerial Roles** etc.

**Responsibilities & Duties**:

- Greet customers & provide excellent customer service
- Take food & beverages orders accurately and deliver to customers in a timely manner
- Answer questions about menu items and make recommendations
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Cash handling, keep track of receipts and tips
- Build rapports with customers and engage in friendly conversation
- Check on customers during their meal to ensure their satisfaction
- Follow health and safety regulations
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness
- Setting tables & rearranging the dining area to accommodate for larger bookings/special occasions

**Shifts**:

- Food served: Mon - Sat: 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm / Sun: 12pm-7pm
- Day shift: 11.30am - 4pm
- Evening shift: 5.30pm - Close 10.30-11pm ish (so no late lockups)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 45 per week

Application question(s):

- Do you have your Own Transport to travel to the Oak Barn Restaurant & Bar located in

Burgess Hill? (as there is no public transport nearby)
- Are you looking for Full Time or Part Time?
- How far away do you live from The Oak Barn Restaurant (RH15 8RE)?
- Would you like to participate in any of the 18 FREE training courses?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person