De Vere Horsley Estate
De Vere Horsley Estate has 175 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
Events Waiter / Waitress
Are you looking to join an events team and help create memorable experiences?
We are recruiting Events Waiter / Waitress to join our team at De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley. Our hotel and wedding venue is a vibrant place to work and this summer we are looking forward to hosting many weddings and special events. We also host large conferences.
As a Waiter/Waitress at De Vere Horsley Estate you will be an integral part of our team, responsible for ensuring our guests have a great experience. Whatever the reason for our guests visit you will make sure their food and drinks are provided smoothly and efficiently and that memorable moments are created.This role involves set ups for the events we are hosting, serving food & drinks and helping to ensure our guests enjoy their event and then helping to clear up after events and reset the event spaces.
We have both Full time and Part Time work available - however please note this will involve working late shifts through to the early hours of the morning and weekends on a rota basis.
Due to the working hours required, we are looking for applicants who are 18 years old or over.
What we look for in a Waiter/Waitress:
- A keen eye for detail and an intuitive approach to our guest's needs
- Someone motivated by delivering high standards of service to ensure each and every guest has a memorable experienc
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks with enthusiasm
- Previous experience working in a wedding venue or similar would be desirable but not esstential.
- A confident team player who enjoys working with others and interacting with people
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Events Waiter/Waitress.
- £12.71 per hour
- A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.