Waiting Staff (Restaurants)

What You'll Be Doing Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences? We have an exciting opportunity for Waiting Staff (Restaurants) to join our Catering Services team at the House of Commons. Working in one of the UK's most iconic and historic settings, you will provide high-quality food and beverage service to Members of Parliament and their guests, ensuring every dining experience is welcoming, professional and delivered to the highest standards. From formal lunches to prestigious dinners, you will play a key role in providing a seamless dining experience while working as part of a dedicated and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your hospitality skills in a unique and prestigious environment.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What We're Looking For

• Hospitality Experience: Experience in food and beverage service within a fine dining, banqueting or similar environment, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Service Standards: A good understanding of formal dining procedures, food safety and allergen awareness, with a willingness to continue developing technical knowledge.
• Teamwork: A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and supporting the delivery of a smooth and efficient service.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage professionally and confidently with a wide range of guest and colleagues.

How To Apply CV and Criterion Responses

• If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1 in the Job Description.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.