Waiting Staff (Conference & Training Suite)

Searcys are looking for Waiting Staff  to join the team at Allen & Overy Shearman LLP,.

Our Waiting Staff - Conference & Training Suite will be based on Allen & Overy Shearman LLP, a global law firm. Being a responsible business is a core part of AO Shearman's strategy and how we work.

AO Shearman is one of Searcy's most exquisite venues. Working as a Waiting Staff - Conference & Training Suite for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver services that creates lasting memories. As a Waiting Staff - Conference & Training Suite you will work in Front of House, Conferences and Training Suite supporting Conference & Training Suite Manager in the day to day running of the venue.

Searcys is the oldest caterer in London and therefore offers a prestigious place to work and grow for the future. As a Waiting Staff - Conference & Training Suite,  you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to enrol into the WSH Group Chef Academy 
• Opportunity to enrol into the Searcys Champagne Academy
• Meals allowance provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys ibelong Events.

Monday - Friday, Full Time 40 hrs per week 

£29640.00 pa

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure the highest standard of service is given in terms of Food service, staff presentation and efficiency.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Arrive on time with the correct uniform and tools to start work.
• Liaise with clients, Manager's and colleagues to ensure all catering services are  run efficiently and effectively.
• Deliver professional service to clients in line with host policy, procedures and expectations.
• Ensure that the phones are answered in the correct trained manner.
• Check catering sheets and Booking system for daily bookings and update as required.
• Set up rooms and organise trays, trolleys for each service.
• Responsible for delivering all food & beverages to the catering areas in the correct specified way and on time as per the Standard Operating Manual.
• Record all drinks accurately that have been issued and returned from catering areas for billing purposes.
• Ensure all general cleaning duties are carried out and recorded.
• To assist in stock takes of all wines, spirits, soft drinks and equipment.
• Assisting other catering areas when required.
• Attend relevant training sessions as required.
• Any other reasonable request by management.

• Must be well-presented and appropriate workplace appearance at all times
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• F&B product knowledge
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk