Senior Waiter
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About Waiting on at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Set within the heart of the Lake District National Park, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is part of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels, celebrated for exceptional hospitality, refined presentation, and warm, personalised service.
SOURCE is a refined, ingredient‐led restaurant producing dishes that celebrate seasonality, precision, and technical excellence. With a Michelin‐star kitchen and a calm, disciplined working rhythm, SOURCE delivers an elevated, immersive dining experience where craftsmanship, organisation, and attention to detail are at the forefront.
We’re looking for a charismatic, attentive, and professional Senior Waiter to join the SOURCE front‐of‐house team. As the face of the restaurant, you’ll deliver exceptional service with warmth, confidence, and precision, guiding guests through a refined, ingredient‐focused journey. You’ll bring personality, poise, and a genuine passion for hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and delighted throughout their dining experience.
🍽️ Your Role as Senior Waiter:
Welcomes guests with warm, genuine hospitality and a professional, confident presence that sets the tone for an exceptional dining experience.
Leads the section with confidence, grace, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistently high standards in a luxury dining environment.
Provides seamless, warm, and personalised service that elevates the guest journey and supports exceptional restaurant satisfaction.
Works closely with the kitchen, sommeliers, and front‐of‐house colleagues to create memorable, guest‐focused moments throughout service.
Maintains impeccable standards of presentation, etiquette, and brand‐aligned behaviour at all times.
Contributes to a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and genuine care across the food and beverage team.
Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, attention to detail, and luxury hospitality service.
🎓 What You Bring:
- Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments.
- Deep understanding of food, wine, and service protocol.
- A calm, charismatic presence and a genuine love for hospitality.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A desire to grow within a forward-thinking, modern restaurant built around using local produce with a twist.
💼 What We Offer:
- The chance to be part of a team who excel at teamwork and exceptionally high standards.
- A stunning work environment in a Michelin Key-awarded hotel.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Meals on shift, uniform, generous gratuities.
- The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars, and two Michelin Keys.
- The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.
- You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community, a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession, the authenticity of human relations and the promotion of local traditions.
- Bring your passion for exceptional hospitality to Gilpin - if you’re ready to deliver elegance, energy, and outstanding senior‐level service at every table, we’d love to hear from you.
- Salary: £27,248 – £28,704 per year
- Gratuities: £351 – £526 per month (average)
- Hours: 40 hours per week.
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel
- At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious.
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.
Qualifications
- Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments.
- Deep understanding of food, wine, and service protocol.
- A calm, charismatic presence and a genuine love for hospitality.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A desire to grow within a forward-thinking, modern restaurant built around using local produce with a twist.
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