Dorchester Collection Bar Waiter

About Dorchester Collection

Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.

Role & Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, take orders, and serve drinks and food in a friendly and timely manner.
• Build and maintain working knowledge of food and drinks menus to support the team and respond to guest enquiries.
• Accommodate guest requests flexibly and support the team with a calm, solutions-focused approach as service demands change.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the bar and pantry throughout the day, keeping workspaces safe, hygienic, and guest-ready.
• Collaborate closely with bartenders to help deliver the distinctive energy of Bar 45.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining cleanliness and organisation.
• Proactive and dependable approach, with readiness to support the team without prompting.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new skills in a busy, dynamic setting.
• Basic knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in food and beverage environments.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and holiday periods.
• Comfortable communicating in English with guests and colleagues.
• Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, or luxury hospitality support role is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic bar tools and equipment, and beverage stock rotation, is preferred.
• Ability to carry drinks and plates safely and confidently is preferred.
• Passion for mixology or bar culture, or a desire to develop into a bartender role, is preferred.
• Knowledge of five-star service environments and guest expectations is preferred.

Skills

Benefits

Annual complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels; hotel and retail discounts; enrolment from day one in the Royal London Private Pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution; seasonal ticket loan; rental deposit scheme; private financial advice; eye care vouchers; access to apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5; social events; £1,000 friend referral bonus; immediate wellbeing advice.

Culture

Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.

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