Waiter/waitress W Lounge

Edinburgh - Midlothian, United Kingdom

Job Description


Job Number 23156290
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location W Edinburgh, 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

W Edinburgh is hiring Waiters and Waitresses to join the W Lounge as part of the pre-opening team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique project, opening November 2023.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels\xe2\x80\x99 work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We\xe2\x80\x99re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there\xe2\x80\x99s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.

ABOUT W LOUNGE

W Lounge is W Edinburgh\xe2\x80\x99s social hub for guests and locals alike. Open from 9am until late, W Lounge will showcase the best of Gaelic produce in its food offering, complimented with innovative beverage concepts. Whether guests are coming for a cup of coffee, a lunch meeting, a casual dinner or cocktails, W Lounge will be the perfect place to be. Situated on the 11th floor, the space offers unrivalled panoramic view across the city, making it one of the most beautiful places in Edinburgh to work and play.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the W Lounge Manager, as Waiter/Waitress you will be the key point of contact for our guests in W Lounge: making them feel welcome, taking their food and drink orders, making recommendations, and ensuring they have the best possible time while they are with us.

Joining the pre-opening team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel\xe2\x80\x99s opening and beyond. We are looking for someone who is a people-person, loves the buzz of working in a busy venue, and is passionate about what they do!

As Waiter/Waitress, key aspects of your role will include:

  • Have a detailed knowledge of the food and beverage on offer in W Lounge
  • Be proactive in learning about our menus and the culture of the places they have been inspired by
  • Have a keen interest in learning about cocktails
  • Take food and drink orders and answer any questions on the menu selection, including how food has been prepared, any modifications that can be made, and what allergens are present
  • Ensure guests enjoy their time with us, checking back for satisfaction and resolving any issues that arise
  • Communicate with the kitchen regarding questions, length of wait, product availability, meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs and special requests
  • Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass and silver throughout the day
  • Restock items
  • Present physical and accurate check to guests and process payments
  • Follow health and safety guidelines and policies to report accidents and injuries
  • Work as a team with the rest of the W Lounge team, supporting wherever necessary as directed by your manager
Our ideal Waiter/Waitress is someone who has:
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Good prioritization skills
  • The ability to stay clam under pressure
  • Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
  • Confidence interacting with guests
  • Good communication skills
  • A positive mindset
  • A genuine passion for working in hospitality
In return for your hard work, we give you:
  • World class training and development, including leadership development
  • Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
  • Wellness and mental health programmes
  • Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
  • Discounts for your friends and family
  • Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh will bring bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a fa\xc3\xa7ade featuring a winding steel ribbon \xe2\x80\x93 reflecting the city\xe2\x80\x99s festival spirit \xe2\x80\x93 this 12-storey structure will be the centerpiece of Nuveen Real Estate\xe2\x80\x99s Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel aims to help redefine the city\xe2\x80\x99s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it\xe2\x80\x99ll fuse the brand\xe2\x80\x99s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what\xe2\x80\x99s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The new W hotel will accommodate guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests will benefit from the brand\xe2\x80\x99s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property will be its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities planned are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be part of the W Lounge team today!

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.

W Hotels\xe2\x80\x99 mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We\xe2\x80\x99re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests\xe2\x80\x99 passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what\xe2\x80\x99s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,\xe2\x80\x8b begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global\xe2\x80\x8b team, and become the best version of you.

Marriott

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2994736
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edinburgh - Midlothian, United Kingdom
  • Education
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