In the role of Commis de Rang at Grand Hotel Timeo, you will be an essential supporting member of our fine dining team, dedicated to ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of service and contributing to an outstanding guest experience. You will work closely with the Chef de Rang, learning the nuances of refined service and providing crucial assistance. If you are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to hospitality excellence, this is your moment.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting the Chef de Rang with setting up tables, ensuring all cutlery, glassware, and tableware are immaculately presented.
- Serving water, bread, and other accompaniments to guests promptly and attentively.
- Delivering dishes from the kitchen to the dining room, ensuring proper presentation and temperature.
- Clearing plates, glassware, and cutlery from tables throughout the meal service, maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Replenishing service stations with necessary supplies, such as clean linen, crockery, and condiments.
- Assisting with the re-setting of tables for new guests efficiently and according to standards.
- Polishing cutlery and glassware to ensure a pristine appearance.
- Learning and understanding the menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to effectively support the Chef de Rang.
- Responding to basic guest requests and relaying more complex inquiries to the Chef de Rang.
- Collaborating as a team player with all front-of-house and back-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
What You Bring:
- Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting, even if not specifically in fine dining, is a plus.
- A strong desire to learn and develop a career in high-end food and beverage service.
- Excellent work ethic and a proactive, "can-do" attitude.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills and a polite, professional demeanor.
- Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods and carry trays.
- A keen eye for detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
- Impeccable personal presentation and grooming standards.
What We Offer:
At Belmond we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:
- seasonal contract according with "C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Federalberghi."
- Corporate Welfare provided.
- Team social events.
- Meals provided at our staff canteen during working hours.
- A unique opportunity to gain experience in a world-class luxury environment.
- Participation in the hotel's training and development programs.
We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.
About Us:
Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, is a storied Sicilian hideaway in the heart of Taormina. Adjacent to the ancient Greek Theatre, its views span majestic Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Since the mid-1800s, this exclusive enclave away from the crowds has proved irresistible to discerning visitors, from celebrated writers such as DH Lawrence to Hollywood icons. Today, it is the perfect setting for memorable stays, enhanced by a wide array of experiences including Michelin-starred dining and exclusive concierge bookings.
The Belmond & LVMH Family
Belmond is proud to be part of LVMH, and the Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.