Waiter

Priory Group; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Altrincham is seeking a full-time waiter to join their team. In this role, you will ensure that diners are served with care and the dining area is maintained to high standards. While not providing direct patient care, you play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for staff and patients. The position requires experience in a catering setting, basic numeracy and literacy skills, as well as resilience and empathy. This position offers competitive benefits and supports career development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional catering environment is required.
• Ability to handle inquiries and provide information to staff and visitors.
• Capacity to assist with maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve diners courteously and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Keep the dining area clean and adhere to operational standards.
• Advise diners on the menu and manage any dietary concerns.

Skills

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Waiter

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £24,637 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a waiter to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.

Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions. The hospital is comprised of three inpatient units, providing specialist care for adults with range of mental health challenges and addictions. Altrincham also provides established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder.

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll be doing

• Ensures that all diners are served in a welcoming and courteous manner.
• Ensures the dining area is maintained in line with Priory Operational Standards.
• Ensures that the dining area is kept clean and tidy, and that all tables are cleared and cleaned in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Advises diners on the daily menu, taking account of any food and drink, which may cause an allergic or adverse reaction.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Basic numeracy and literacy skills are required, along with experience gained within an appropriate professional catering environment. The role involves responding to routine enquiries and providing basic information, primarily to patients, pupils or students, as well as staff and other visitors. There is also a requirement to handle slightly more complex information, which may involve providing explanations when necessary.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.