Head Waiter or Head Waitress
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Position Overview & Specifications
Head Waiter
What we can offer:
- Discounted accommodation within Tudor Hotels Collection
- Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars
- Discounts for your friends and family
- Flexible scheduling
- World class training and development, including leadership development and WSET
- Unlimited career opportunities
Are you looking for a place to work that inspires you, challenges you and makes you proud to come to work? A place where the commitment to our guests and our pride in delighting them know no bounds?
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and service-oriented Head Waiter or Head Waitress to join the team at the award-winning restaurant The Chapel in The Bodmin Jail Hotel.
This gastronomic gem under the direction of Executive Chef Dane Watkins boasts 60 covers, serving guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Chapel is located the iconic Bodmin Jail Hotel.. We bring together the integrity and character of an historic building with a simple, sophisticated design creating an experience that our guests will remember for years to come.
As Head Waiter or Head Waitress you will:
- Thrive off a busy service
- Take charge of a section in the restaurant: taking orders, making recommendations and processing payments
- Lead the Chef de Rang and Commis Waiters
- Have an in-depth knowledge of food, drink and allergens
- Communicate clearly with management and the Kitchen
- Take responsibility for ensuring a seamless guest experience
- ...to name a few!
Luxury | History | Cornwall
When constructed in 1779, Bodmin Jail was an innovative milestone in prison design with its individual cells and sanitation. Now a four-star luxury hotel, The Bodmin Jail Hotel provides guests with a haven of style and comfort, set within its breath-taking historic surroundings. Located in the heart of Cornwall, this truly unique hotel is now ready for new stories, cherished memories and unlimited possibilities. It’s an iconic building and we are building a brilliant team to help shape and deliver the best experience in Cornwall. The day-time tavern and night-time bistro-style restaurant, combined with the adjacent Bodmin Jail Museum, offer the chance of courtyard dining to soak up all the heritage and intrigue of this amazing property.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Waiter or Head Waitress roles across The Bodmin Jail Hotel - Food and Beverage's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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