Head Waiter | Lead Exceptional Dining in the Highlands

Thefifearms; Braemar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Scottish hotel in Braemar seeks a Head Waiter to join its Food & Beverage team. You will lead service in the Clunie Dining Room, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service and a collaborative approach with the Restaurant Manager. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in high-quality hospitality and strong leadership skills. Excellent benefits include 30 days holiday, TRONC, complimentary meals, and tailored career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Excellent TRONC and service charge

Free annual guest experience for you and a guest

Pension scheme

Complimentary meals and drinks on shift

Generous discounts across properties

Sports and social events

Life Assurance & Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Tailored career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a high-quality hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for outstanding service and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership skills and a desire to develop yourself and others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in delivering exceptional service.
• Be fully conversant with operational systems and requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing the guest experience.
• Ensure every guest receives professional service in line with SOPs.
• Uphold all in-house policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Oversee daily maintenance checks and departmental checklists.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to meet revenue targets.

Skills

Outstanding service

Leadership skills

Guest satisfaction

Job description

A prestigious Scottish hotel in Braemar seeks a Head Waiter to join its Food & Beverage team. You will lead service in the Clunie Dining Room, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service and a collaborative approach with the Restaurant Manager. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in high-quality hospitality and strong leadership skills. Excellent benefits include 30 days holiday, TRONC, complimentary meals, and tailored career development opportunities.