Waiter
Palm Court
The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel, is currently recruiting for a Waiter in our Palm Court lounge. The dazzling Palm Court is famed as the place where the tradition of afternoon tea was born over 150 years ago. In this role, we are looking for a true hospitality professional with the flair to deliver service at the highest level.
As a Waiter, your main role will be to:
- welcome guests in a friendly and engaging manner
- demonstrate excellent knowledge of food and beverage menus to guests
- provide prompt, friendly and efficient service
- personalise and engage with guests at every opportunity
- maximise sales opportunities, upsell where appropriate
- create an emotional engagement with guests, thus creating exceptional memories
- be responsible for ensuring bills are dealt with accurately
- maximise service delivery opportunities
Do you have? -
- excellent knowledge of food & beverage, in particular, afternoon tea
- previous experience in a similar 5* environment
- flair, passion and a conscientious attitude
- confidence, professionalism and engaging personality
- ability to think outside the box to surprise and delight our guests
- excellent attention to detail
- clear conversational English language, knowledge of foreign languages is beneficial
YOUR BENEFITS
Financial Wellbeing
• Paid Overtime
• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• A subsidised taxi journey (£20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops
Mental Wellbeing
• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards
Physical Wellbeing
• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered, or if a non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions
OUR CULTURE
Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where "Our People, Our Pride" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protective characteristic.
DISABILITY INCLUSION
We are committed to disability inclusion and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, such as accessible interview locations, adapted tests, or specific accommodations, please inform us at the outset. Our goal is to provide an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. In 2025, we reached a new milestone by achieving EarthCheck Master Certification, further reinforcing our long-term commitment to sustainability.
The Langham London, London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group comprises 380 luxury bedrooms and suites, the acclaimed Roux at The Landau and Palm Court restaurants, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe’s first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on creating enchanting encounters for our guests and we’ve been doing so since 1865.
Would you like to be a Waiter in such an iconic hotel? Then go ahead, apply!