Job Ref: MAI3871
Branch: Estelle Manor
Location: Estelle Manor, Eynsham Park, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN
Salary/Benefits: £37,244.80 per annum OTE
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Tuesday- Saturday 3-closed
Posted date: 08/07/2026
Closing date: 21/08/2026
Who are we?
Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.
We are looking for an inspiring Head Waiter to join our team based in The Billiards restaurant here at Estelle Manor.
The on target earning potential for this role is £37,244.80 per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising of a base salary of £29,244.80, plus a qualified estimate of £8,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
As a Head Waiter, you are responsible for creating a warm and welcoming first impression for our members and guests. You will oversee the food and drinks service, the member journey from their arrival in your section to departure, answer any member enquiries and strive to go the extra mile to ensure every member and guest receives genuine and personalised service. You will help to coach and mentor more junior colleagues, assisting the management team with an efficient flow throughout The Billiards rrestaurant.
Who we are looking for?
- Someone who has 2+ years of experience on the restaurant floor.
- Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members and guests.
- An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail.
- A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.
What’s in it for you?
At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:
- Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
- Exclusive staff rates and FB discounts across sister properties.
- Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
- Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
- Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
- 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
- Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
- Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
- Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
- Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.
About gratuities service charge:
- Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
- It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £8,000 in addition to their annual salary.
