About the job
Delivering Unforgettable Experiences At The Caley
The stories begin here at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian:
Known locally as the “Caley”, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, was built in 1903 and is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway-building hotel nestles in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years.
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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES
Why do we enjoy working here? This is more than just a workplace.
Here you have the opportunity to develop and discover yourself as much professionally as you do as a person.
Here they support you and encourage your individuality.
Here you will meet incredibly inspiring people you can call friends, for life.
Here we are incredibly passionate about delivering special unforgettable moments to our guests and colleagues.
At the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, we are proud to guarantee every team member at the hotel a wage of at least ELEVEN POUNDS per hour!
We can coach, train and develop you to help find your passion, whether it is your first role in hospitality or you are ready to take that next step.
A WORLD OF REWARDS
Hourly Rate of £11.00 per hour (plus gratuities which are shared across the team/ and you will also be included in our fantastic upselling program).
As a permanent contracted Team Member, you will enjoy time and a half for any overtime, including bank holidays.
Smart uniform provided and laundered
Free and healthy meals when on duty catering to a variety of dietary requirements
Short Term accommodation to support your relocation from other areas of the UK or further (subject to availability)
Grow your Career your next position could be as a Team Leader or Supervisor.
Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career with our own Learning and Development Manager based at the hotel.
A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights from FORTY POUNDS per night around the world with GO HILTON! As well as a free stay at the hotel on the successful completion of probation
50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
Team Member Referral Program – offered at a rate of £500 per a successful referral
High street discounts: with Perks at Work – offering a wide range of retail discounts, including cinema tickets, supermarket discounts and many more
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly for every full year you work up to 33 days)
Discounted dental, health cover and life insurance
Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
Recognition non-stop all year long!
Birthday – join us for a team birthday dinner at the hotel
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We look forward to explaining in detail the range of magnificent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.
Waldorf Astoria is effortless Luxury – rooted in elegant service, delivering unforgettable experiences.
If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of guest service, you may just be the person we are looking for!
You will join the Food & Beverage team working in our Bar and Lounge
You enjoy taking and delivering food and drinks orders, demonstrating exceptional levels of customer service, and creating memorable experiences for our guests and colleagues.
Are you friendly, positive, passionate and eager to be part of a team of likeminded professionals? Then this is the job for you!
Multifunctional Food and Beverage management and support allowing you to flex your skills in all Food and Beverage Outlets within the Hotel. This will cover and not exclusive to restaurants, bars, in room dining and conference and events, both early and late shifts.
Ensure that all Food and Beverage bookings are managed and communicated across the Food and Beverage department in a timely manner
In depth knowledge of the booking system used within the Food and Beverage department
Ensure that all guests are called pre-arrival and any specific requirements are communicated with the teams
Liaison with guests in the booking of private events within the Food and Beverage departments.
Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner, consistently demonstrating great customer service
Up-sell with latest departmental incentives
Carry out cleaning duties as assigned to you in any of the food and beverage outlets
Adhere to all hotel brand standards
As a Food and Beverage Host you will work 5 days per week, including, but not always, weekends and bank holidays
We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel and to giving you the opportunity to work with our fantastic Managers, who can coach and develop you in achieving your personal goals in your future hospitality career.
We are open to confidential conversations with candidates about the role as part of the application and recruitment process. Please email Elizabeth.jones@hilton.com if you have any questions in regards to the job opportunity.
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL IS WHO WE ARE, AND WE ARE HILTON!
Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now
With a fresh, modern expression of its rich, authentic, legacy, Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of the True Waldorf Service in Landmark destinations around the world.
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Work Locations
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
Schedule
Full-time
Brand
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Job
Food and Beverage
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