Waiter/ Waitress in Reading

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for life with Malmaison. In this role, you will be the face of the restaurant, helping control the flow and communicating with the kitchen and restaurant management to ensure a smooth dining experience for our guests. We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and need people to work a range of shifts and days, offering great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends, but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training, we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships alongside our detailed brand training. We’ll help you be 'The Difference' between good and great guest experiences. Experience isn’t a deal breaker, but a passion for great customer service and a willingness to learn new skills is essential. Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink, and a brand you can be proud of? We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a F&B Management role – we actively encourage internal development and progression.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off the best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays, and much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical, and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!).
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week, and more.
• Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned, allowing you to track your wages in real time and manage your money better.
• Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd, and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• Proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with neurological conditions lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy, mostly from Wind Farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels, championed by our Sustainability Council.
• Moved to a chemical-free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme-based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

Interested? Click Apply Now. Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.