Head Waiter/Waitress

Head Waiter/Waitress

Full-Time 30000 - 32450 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sutton Hotel Collection

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional hospitality and train staff.
  • Company: Castle Hotel, a landmark hotel with a rich history and family-owned values.
  • Benefits: Free hotel breaks, wellness perks, enhanced leave, and extensive training opportunities.
  • Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a supportive and proud environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team in a historic setting and make a real impact on guest experiences.
  • Qualifications: Experience in hospitality and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32450 £ per year.

Head Waiter – Castle Hotel, Windsor - £27,500 plus TRONC and superb benefits.

Start date July 2026.

The Castle Hotel Windsor is a landmark hotel on Windsor High Street, directly opposite Windsor Castle and at the heart of the town’s historic and royal setting.

Positioned as The Original Local, we combine deep local knowledge with warm, confident hospitality for guests from around the world.

With significant investment underway, including newly refurbished rooms and a new restaurant and bar concept celebrating heritage and locally sourced produce, the Castle Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter.

As part of Sir Richard Sutton Ltd, a family-owned business, the hotel offers the opportunity to grow within an organisation committed to excellence, people development and building a beautiful legacy for the future.

We aim to create environments where teams feel supported, trusted and proud of the experience they create together.

About the role

As our Head Waiter you will lead the front‑of‑house team to deliver exceptional, high‑quality hospitality, acting as a bridge between the restaurant manager, kitchen, and service staff.

You will supervise, assist and develop waiters on their station, ensuring correct procedures and standards are maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities include training staff, managing service flow, resolving customer complaints, ensuring food safety compliance, and overseeing station setups to maximize guest satisfaction.

Our People

The Sutton Hotel Collection is a family‑owned group, thus by extension, our people are our family.

We recognise how much our people invest in us, in turn, we offer exceptional learning opportunities, as well as best in‑class benefits for our team.

Our Benefits

Here are some of the benefits you will receive, when you join us

  • Free and discounted hotel breaks - From the first day of service, you can benefit from a free break of one/two days in any Sutton Hotel Collection hotel, in a 12‑month period.

Additionally you, your family and your friends are also entitled to discounted stays across all of our hotels and dining in our restaurants.

  • Heka benefits platform – your access to Heka begins from day one and is pre‑loaded with a balance of £150 to use against a wide range of wellness focussed products, experiences and schemes including health cash plans and gym memberships.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, tech and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (26 weeks at 90% for expectant mothers, four weeks leave at 90% for fathers)
  • Loyalty awards, annual social and celebration events.
  • Learning and Development - An extensive range of training opportunities are available to facilitate your personal development.
  • Wisdom Wellbeing - A confidential service offering C therapy, up‑to‑date information, support and advice on a broad range of subjects.
  • Subsidised Learning Courses - We encourage your learning and development so would like to contribute to courses you would like us to explore.
  • We also provide you with all the basic benefits such as free nutritious and tasty meals on duty, complimentary on‑site parking (where available), and bespoke uniforms where appropriate.
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Contact Details:

Sutton Hotel Collection Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head Waiter/Waitress

Leadership Skills
Customer Service Skills
Training and Development
Conflict Resolution
Food Safety Compliance
Service Flow Management
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