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Up to £12.92 per hour plus tronc and fantastic benefits

Waiter/waitress - The Creamery Restaurant

Up to £12.92 per hour

Up to 30 hours per week available

Based at Castle Cary train station

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We are recruiting for talented people to join our restaurant team at the Creamery Restaurant! If you have a love for food and beverage,working with others and putting a smile on the guests face then this could be your next opportunity.

Our Waiter/Waitress

Our Front of House team worked together to create unforgettable,seamless experiences for our guests. As a waiter you will:

• Engage confidently with guests,providing a warm welcome and guiding them through our seasonally changing menus with expert knowledge and recommendations.
• Deliver an exceptional level of service,ensuring attention to detail and maintaining high standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team,while also being comfortable taking initiative and working independently when needed.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment,handling busy services with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Embrace learning and development opportunities,growing your knowledge of our menu,estate produce,and the wider hospitality industry.
• Bring a positive,can-do attitude,striving to create memorable experiences for every guest.
• Work across both The Creamery Restaurant and our beautifully restored train carriage,delivering a high-quality afternoon tea experience with a strong focus on traditional practices from the 1912 era.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff,accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project,Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift,created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events,which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting,to name but a few.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

Where you'll be working - The Creamery

The Creamery Restaurant welcomes visitors to this part of Somerset,and wave passengers off on journeys around the UK. With a big nod to the golden age of travel,the café serves a perfectly executed small menu,of brasserie classics that shine a light on the craftmanship of the Newts Butchers,Cheesemakers Bakers and Growers. Leaning on classic cooking methods expect quintessential dishes with a Newt in Somerset focus.

Outside,we have a beautifully restored train carriage,where we deliver a luxurious afternoon tea experience inspired by traditional 1912-era practices. This immersive and elegant setting offers guests a refined experience,combining historical charm with impeccable service.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history,our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance,inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens,meandering pathways,and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome,offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate,the Newt's essence remains tangible,with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes,while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes,a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR,Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously,crafting an unforgettable journey of growth,development,and innovation,where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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