Commis Chef

W Edinburgh is hiring a Commis Waiter/Waitress (food runner) to join the W Lounge team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh and fast moving operation!
Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels’ work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.
ABOUT W LOUNGE
W Lounge is W Edinburgh’s social hub for guests and locals alike. Open from 11am until late, W Lounge will showcase the best of Gaelic produce in its food offering, complimented with innovative beverage concepts. Whether guests are coming for a cup of coffee, a lunch meeting, a casual dinner or cocktails, W Lounge will be the perfect place to be. Situated on the 11th floor, the space offers unrivalled panoramic view across the city, making it one of the most beautiful places in Edinburgh to work and play.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the W Lounge Manager for W Edinburgh, as Commis Waiter/Waitress you will be the key link between the Kitchen and our guests on the floor, ensuring they receive their meals in a timely fashion and answering any questions the may have on the dishes.
Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel’s opening and beyond. We are looking for someone who is motivated, has an eye for detail, and would love to develop their hospitality skills!
As Commis Waiter/Waitress, key aspects of your role will include:
Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests
Set tables to service standards
Answer any questions on the menu selection
Communicate with the kitchen regarding questions, length of wait, product availability, meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs and special requests
Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with the food courses and beverages
Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass and silver throughout the day
Restock items
Follow health and safety guidelines and policies to report accidents and injuries
Work as a team with the rest of the W Lounge team, supporting wherever necessary as directed by your manager
Our ideal Commis Waiter/Waitress is someone who has:
Lots of energy
Confidence interacting with guests
A positive mindset
A genuine passion for working in hospitality
In return for your hard work, we give you:
World class training and development, including leadership development
Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
Wellness and mental health programmes
Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
Discounts for your friends and family
Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This W hotel helps redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.
Built in 2023, this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites.  While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.
A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply to be our Commis Server today!