Waiter/Waitress

Company Description

Our mission at Mercure London Bankside is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.
A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

As part of our team you can have:

  • Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
  • Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
  • Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
  • Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
  • Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
  • Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
  • And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality
Job Description

As our next Waiter/Waitress, you… 

Would describe yourself as a committed manager with human knowledge, a distinct personality and someone who can work in a structured way. And, not entirely unimportant; you work varying services from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or from 3 p.m. to 11 pm. 
So you can organize your free time flexibly! 

Deliver consistent and memorable service?to all our guests. 

Connect and work together with your team to ensure every guest leaves with a wish to return. 

Are a sparkling, upbeat personality able to quickly build rapport in a fast-paced environment. 

A little more information: 

We believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do which is why we are committed to offering you a comprehensive training program that will support you at every step in your new role. 

We offer a place where you can “Be All You Are” as part of a diverse team that delivers memorable hospitality and strives to exceed guests' expectations.

To ensure you can best welcome and care for our guests you will need to be fluent in English. 

Understanding things from our guest’s perspective is key, so while you are settling into your new role we will arrange a one-night stay for you to experience this first hand. 

Additional Information

What do you get from us?

  • Salary £14,80 per hour
  • Service Charge 
  • Pension Scheme
  • Training & Development 
  • Additional holidays with service 
  • International Development Opportunities 
  • And more: recommend a friend scheme; Employee Advisory Service; Childcare Vouchers;

Of course you also want to know what it's like to work at Mercure London Bankside? First and most important; you end up in a close-knit team in which your own initiative is greatly appreciated and where the atmosphere is good. We believe that colleagues must be able to complement each other and that everyone must be able to be themselves. You get the opportunity to broaden your responsibilities though training and development, free gym, rewards and recognition.

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