Job Description

Who we are

The Cottage in the Wood is a Michelin starred Restaurant with 8 bedrooms located close to Keswick in the Lake District. We operate with a small, friendly team who strive for high standards, learn from each other and take pride in the work they do. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Saturday, and offers breakfast to resident guests on Sunday.

We have a role in our Restaurant team for a Server

If you love to make other people happy and you're passionate about food then this might be the job you've been looking for. We have a small, friendly team that creates a relaxed and warm ambience, whilst applying the highest professional standards. We're looking for like-minded individuals to join us. Bring a positive attitude and we can teach you the rest.

This role is for evening work, and one double shift. Your duties will include preparing the room and bar ready for service. Greeting guests in a warm and friendly manner. Taking drinks and orders, and learning to make these. Serving food at a high standard, learning how each dish is prepared and explaining this to our guests. Our steps of service will be taught to you, and these must be implemented in a professional manner whilst letting your personality shine through. After service duties include cleaning the bar and room, polishing glasses and other preparations for the following day.

Who we're looking for

Whilst hospitality experience is great, we're happy to teach you everything you need to know. We're looking for people with a strong work ethic, who have integrity and are team players. You'll need to have empathy and care about our guests, as we're here to enable amazing experiences. Working in our small restaurant is fast paced, if you love spinning many plates at once whilst appearing cool and calm then this could be for you.

Why work with us

Work up to 4 days a week Set days off (Sunday - Tuesday) so you can make plans and have hobbies Work in a Michelin starred restaurant Work for a small business which supports other small, local businesses Family run with no hoops to jump through We're based in a stunning, and unique environment Be part of a growing, ambitious and exciting team Learn about wine, cocktails, making coffee and food Training and development opportunities Great service charge in addition to your salary Epic staff food We love what we do, and our team comes first
Hours required: 36 hours : Wed - Fri 3:30pm - 11:30pm & Sat 11:30am - 11:30pm

Salary: approx 23,400 plus service charge, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 23,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Keswick CA12 5TW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person