Cocktail Waiter - The Soho Hotel - Food and Beverage

Are you passionate about hospitality and eager to work in a vibrant, dynamic, and fast-paced environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Cocktail Waiter to join our highly successful team at The Soho Hotel, part of the prestigious Firmdale Hotels group.

At Firmdale Hotels, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. The Soho Hotel, located in the heart of London's West End, is known for its unique style, exceptional service, and warm, welcoming atmosphere.

As a Cocktail Waiter, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service, ensuring all guests feel welcome and valued
• Handling multiple tables and managing a busy section with efficiency and grace
• Preparing and serving a variety of beverages, from coffee to cocktails, with precision and flair
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety standards
• Collaborating with team members to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests

What you Need:

• A keen willingness to work as part of a team
• A passion for beverages and a fanatical attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Experience in a similar environment is desirable but not essential; we value your passion and dedication to providing excellent service

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.50 - £16.50 inclusive of service charge.
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Times Best Places to Work 2024
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of the Year Finalist - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
• The Soho Hotel and Ham Yard - Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Top Hotels in London.
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

Join us at The Soho Hotel and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Apply now to start your journey with Firmdale Hotels!

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.