Senior Waiter - Poole

We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Senior Waiter or Waitress to join our friendly team at our stunning Rick Stein restaurant in Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset. We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in both supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility. What you'll be getting up to

• The warmest welcomes
• The best recommendations
• Knowledge of menu and products
• The smooth, efficient service
• The goodbye at the end of the meal that makes the customer want to return
• Inspiring and supporting your team
Check us out! Want to know what it's like to work here? Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels. Instagram: @lifeatsteins_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins Grow your career with us We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with:
• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager, Uniform - You'll need smart black shoes and black trousers. We will provide you with a shirt and apron
• We can provide support with local parking permit
• Access to discounted taxi rates
  
  Rick Stein Sandbanks was opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in November 2015, a beautifully bright restaurant enjoying views across the water on Sandbanks Road. Guests can enjoy a casual lunch with classic dishes such as crab salads and moules marini re, alongside seafood dishes including dover sole meuni re, turbot hollandaise and fruits de mer.0-...'
  
  Plus up to 8,200 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings), giving total potential earnings of 32,744 per year.
• Flexible shifts with part and full time options including 4 day week
• A top 100 Best Company to work for, Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to NI deductions and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses. (Plus double discount in the shops in the run up to Christmas).
• Free meal for two. After one year with us, you'll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants every year.
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well drinks and snacks whilst you're on a break.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year which starts to increase after 2 years.
Our Story Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie. Our Values We are proud to be a values-led company which you will learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here at Stein's are