About the Role
We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Lanesborough Grill Team at The Lanesborough. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.
Responsibilities
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience, providing attentive and personalised service in a vibrant and fast-paced environment.
- Build strong rapport with guests and anticipate their needs.
- Recommend, upsell, and promote drinks and menu items through knowledge and enthusiasm.
- Work closely with bartenders and colleagues to ensure smooth service and create memorable experiences.
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role within a fine dining restaurant in a luxury establishment is essential.
- Experience within a Michelin star restaurant is preferable.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- A second language would be preferred.
- Immaculate grooming standards.
- Preferably excellent knowledge of wine & food pairing.
- Show drive and passion for Excellent Customer Service.
- This role requires an element of manual handling.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Hands-on approach
- Cocktail knowledge
- Spirit knowledge
- Hospitality passion
- Team player
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Fine dining experience
- Luxury establishment experience
- Michelin star restaurant experience (preferable)
Benefits
- Season ticket loan
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Complimentary dry cleaning
- Safety shoes
- Retail discounts
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Discounted chiropodist and massage treatments
- Substantiality initiatives
- Social and sports activities
- EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
- Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
- Cross-departmental exposure
- Partnered with industry-leading training providers
- Internal learning gateway
- Free access to e-learning platform
- Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes
- Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme
- Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
- Long service awards
- Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
- 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
- Social events
- Celebrating your important moments
- Retirement parties
About the Company
- Oetker hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.
