About Thirteen
Thirteen is a 22-cover fine dining restaurant in Poole, listed in the Michelin Guide for 3 years in a row. We are looking for an experienced Front of House team member. This is a zero-hour position.
The concept is contemporary British cuisine providing tasting menus for lunch and dinner. This reservation-only restaurant also provides a wine pairing option and a selection of cocktails.
As Bar Tender you will work directly with the Sommelier, Head Chef and Maître D’ to create an enjoyable, outstanding dining experience.
Responsibilities will include
- Ensure the restaurant is prepared and set up for service
- Menu checking with Head Chef
- Attend pre-service team briefing with Head Chef
- Polishing cutlery & glassware
- Basic cleaning duties in the restaurant
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Liaise with the restaurant team to maintain seamless service from start to finish
- Help the bar team run drinks
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Essential experience and qualities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Courteous and well presented for a high-end restaurant
- At least 1 year front of house experience, either in a bar or restaurant
- Bar and cocktail knowledge an advantage
- Barista duties
- Genuine interest in fine dining, willingness to learn
Desired experience and skills
- Personal license holder is an advantage but not essential
- WSET training and wine knowledge is an advantage but not essential
- Willingness to learn about food preparation and culinary techniques is a plus
What Is on offer
- Be part of a unique restaurant and join our journey
- Equal share of staff gratuities, prorated on hours worked
- The successful candidate will be given hours on a zero-hour contract, which is determined by the customer booking levels. Typically, this would cover Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We open for Sunday lunch approximately twice a month
- We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
- Meals provided subject to work schedule
- Company pension
- Thirteen is located between Poole and Bournemouth on Ashley Road, Parkstone. The restaurant is on the major M1/M2 bus route and there is unrestricted on-street parking nearby
Pay & Tips
- This is a flexible position on a zero-hour contract
- Gratuities are shared with all employees based on the number of hours worked, and is included in the monthly payroll
- We are looking to employ someone who is interested in potentially becoming a full-time employee as our business grows and develops
- YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY AS THE ROLE INVOLVES PREPARING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
- PREVIOUS APPLICANTS TO ANY FRONT OF HOUSE/BARTENDER/WAITING STAFF ROLE AT THIRTEEN NEED NOT APPLY
www.thirteenrestaurant.com
Thirteen – Poole - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant -
INSTAGRAM
THIRTEEN - @thirteenrestaurant
HEAD CHEF ALEX NAIK - @gastronaikraphy
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
