Role: Fine Dining Head Waiter
Location: Dunbar Area, Scotland 
Salary: £25,000-£27,000
Work Schedule: Full time
Accommodation: Yes, shared accommodation with an ensuite 
Start Date: ASAP

Overview and Opportunity
 
Achieve Hospitality is proud to partner with a prestigious luxury property near the Dunbar area in their search for an exceptional Head Waiter/Waitress. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about fine dining and delivering world-class service.

Job Description 
 
As Head Waiter/Waitress, you will support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing the daily operations of a high-end dining experience. You’ll take charge of your section, ensuring impeccable service while leading and inspiring your team to exceed guest expectations.
 
Role Responsibilities

• Lead your section to deliver a seamless and memorable dining experience.
• Train, support, and motivate the F&B team to maintain high service standards.
• Provide guests with expert guidance on menu selections, offering recommendations with enthusiasm and knowledge.
• Oversee food and beverage service, ensuring speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Maintain a professional, friendly, and attentive approach with both guests and colleagues.
• Ensure the restaurant and all back-of-house areas are clean, organised, and fully stocked.
• Attend pre-service briefings to stay informed about daily menus, specials, and guest preferences.
• Confidently manage guest feedback and quickly resolve any issues to maintain satisfaction.
• Handle cash transactions accurately and follow financial procedures.
• Drive sales by confidently upselling food and beverage items.
• Support stock control, including assisting with stock takes and inventory management.
• Contribute ideas for service improvements and revenue growth.
• Assist in onboarding and training new team members.

Candidate Requirements 

• Minimum of 2 years in a fine dining or Michelin-starred environment.
• Passion: A love for luxury hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Strong understanding of food, wine, and fine dining service.
• Ability to guide and inspire a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to engage with guests and colleagues.
• A keen eye for presentation, cleanliness, and service excellence.
• Ability to adapt and perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV matthew@achievehospitality.com