Food & Beverage Waiter
| Company: | Bespoke Hotels Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WR11 7TS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Restaurant Waiter / Waitress
Join our team and help bring the story of a great English manor to life, one table at a time
Who We Are
At Dumbleton Hall, we do not simply run a hotel — we steward a great English manor, where every guest is received as the honoured guest of the family. Fires are lit, dinner is served, and life unfolds as it once did in the Golden Age of English country houses.
Set in the richest pocket of the Cotswolds, our story reaches back to the Holland family, the literary circles of Gaskell, Dickens and Darwin, the Mitford sisters, and poet laureate John Betjeman. Today, we continue that tradition, offering guests a living narrative of culture and hospitality drawn from the Belle Époque, the 1920s, and artistic touchstones such as William Morris and Frederic Leighton.
The Role
As a Waiter or Waitress at Dumbleton Hall, you are at the very heart of our guests' experience. Whether serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, or an evening in our restaurant, you bring warmth, polish and genuine hospitality to every table — welcoming guests by name, anticipating their needs, and helping create moments that feel grand yet warmly human.
Key Responsibilities
Welcome and seat guests, ensuring every arrival feels like that of an honoured guest of the family
Take food and drink orders accurately, offering confident recommendations across the menu, wine list and daily specials
Deliver table service to a high standard, including silver service where required, with timing and presentation suited to the occasion
Set up and break down the restaurant, ensuring tables, linen, glassware and cutlery meet the Hall's standards of polish
Adapt service style across breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, fine dining and private events
Liaise closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth, well-paced service
Support weddings, private events and seasonal occasions — from the Cheltenham Festival to the Gold Cup — as part of the wider events team
Handle guest queries, special requests, and dietary or allergen requirements with care and accuracy
Process payments and maintain accurate records where required
Uphold health, safety, food hygiene and allergen standards at all times
Who We're Looking For
Warm, articulate, and genuinely guest-focused
Previous restaurant or table service experience is desirable but not essential — the right character matters most
A keen eye for detail, presentation and polish
Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team during busy service periods
An interest in food, wine and hospitality, with a willingness to learn silver service and fine dining standards
Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings and events
Why Join Us
Be part of a landmark transformation of one of the Cotswolds' grandest manor houses
Work with a team inspired by culture, quality and guest delight
Grow your skills and craft within a storied English estate environment
Contribute to experiences that guests will remember for life
Enjoy staff benefits, training and clear growth pathways within a historic, romantic, and extraordinary setting
Apply
If you take pride in your craft, generosity and genuine hospitality, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Dumbleton Hall and help shape the next chapter of our story.