SALARY
Up to £35k base salary depending on experience.

HOURS
48

BENEFITS
Paid time off with the ability to increase, Pension, Employee Assistance Program, Company Sick Pay, Career Progression and Training, Meals on site, Company events.

JOB PURPOSE
You will be part of the beverage team. The role requires you to be professional at all times but also have a welcoming and friendly disposition. Our guests choose Dinings SW3 for a memorable experience, and it is your role to ensure that you provide that alongside a tasteful beverage proposition. Listening to the guest and providing sensible recommendations if and when required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be involved in wine list design and update.
• You will be working alongside the beverage manager/head Sommelier and selecting wines and beverages and pairing them to the food menu. This will require you to have an understanding of food as well as wines.
• You will be responsible for educating and informing waiting staff of the wine lists and how to communicate it to guests. 
• It will be your role as sommelier to advise guest on the best choice of wine and sake for their meal based on your insight and knowledge.
• Your experience will allow you the ability to think ahead of the wines and sake available and how they should be served and at what temperature.
• You will be responsible for controlling and rotating stock. You will also be trained and assigned to complete monthly stock-take as needed.
• Liaising with the beverage manager/head Sommelier and dealing with deliveries.
• You will also be responsible for preparing customers' bills.
• From time to time you will be responsible for assisting with other front-of-house tasks such as operating tills and tidying up. 
• Lay tables and prepare equipment for use.
• Clean glassware and other equipment such as trolleys, decanters, ice buckets, coasters and bottle holders.
• Do manual work in the cellar and when doing so be mindful of all Health and Safety measures.
• Closing and breaking down restaurant when needed.
• Prepare and closing down Sommelier station.
• Ensuring ice buckets are refilled.
• Check wine lists and correct them.
• Vintage check on wines.

SKILLS

• A thorough knowledge of world wines and other drinks.
• A good palate for wine.
• An ability to relate to people from all over the world.
• An understanding of how the wine, spirits and sake industry works.
• Good communication and selling skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Stamina and the ability to stay on their feet for long periods.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to customer service.

SALARY
Minimum £13 p/h

HOURS
Flexible

BENEFITS
Paid time off with the ability to increase, pension, Employee Assistance Program, company sick pay, career progression and training, meals on site, company events.

JOB PURPOSE
You will be part of the Waiting team of the restaurant. The role requires a person who is always professional but also has a welcoming and friendly disposition. Our guests choose Dinings SW3 for a memorable experience, and it is your role to ensure that you together with the rest of the team make each experience memorable for guests through your knowledge and while living the values.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a waiter/waitress here are a few things you will do

• The waiting staff are responsible for the smooth operation of the restaurant service throughout each shift.
• They are responsible for ensuring that every guest is greeted and served promptly and in accordance with the companies’ professional standard
• All waiting staff are responsible for maximising the guests experience by providing recommendations, insights, and knowledge on dishes, all beverage offerings (both alcholic and alcoholic) and creating positive connection with customers by understanding personal needs and and upselling dishes and beverages.
• Waiting staff should always ensure the guest receive the highest levels of service throughout their visit to Dinings.
• You are responsible for preparing your designated sections, prior to each shift
• Ensuring you are familiar with items not available for each shift
• Punctuality is critical in your role, and you will be expected to report for your shift on time and appropriately dressed
• You will be responsible for ensuring that any feedback from customers is responded to in an appropriate manner
• As a critical member of the guest facing role you will always provide a friendly, courteous, and professional attitude towards your guests and colleagues
• All monies collected and paid out during each shift and for ensuring accurate accounting procedures are followed
• You will serve food and all beverages to the table to all customers.
• You will comply with all legal, hygiene and safety requirements on a consistent basis
• You will assist with the duties of the runners to maintain smooth high-quality service
• You will comply with all dietary requirements of guests and ensure accurate reporting of these requirements are given to the shift managers and chefs
• You will attend all training that is required in association with the role in order to enhance your knowledge and skills at work
• You are a brand ambassador for our company, and you will at all times portray the company in a positive manner to all guests and visitors
• You will maintain a high standard of appearance of the whole restaurant including personal appearance standards.
• You will work to ensure the business needs are constantly met through building of relationships with guests, suppliers, local residents, and businesses.

SKILLS

• A good understanding of hospitality
• Ability to work with people and work collaboratively across different functions to include sommelier and bar within their responsibilities
• Remain calm and constructive under pressure, solution orientated
• Extremely well organised whilst being comfortable multitasking across different responsibilities.
• Keen interest in Japanese cuisine
• Great teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure