Bar Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; North Bradley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in North Bradley is seeking a Bar Assistant to join their team at The Waverley Castle Hotel. The role includes serving drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in entertainment activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and excellent customer service abilities. Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 and various employee perks are offered, including discounts and training funding.

Benefits

Bi-annual tax-free dividend

Funding for relevant training courses

Job security due to employee-owned status

Employee assistance programme - Health Assured

Pension scheme with company contributions

Free employee meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of travel, tourism, and hospitality industry is a plus.
• Passion for the industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks to hotel guests in the bar & restaurant.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar.
• Ensure stock and equipment meet company standards.
• Participate in evening entertainment activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to learn quickly

Work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Bar Assistant to join the team at The Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose.

Bar Assistant working hours:

20 - 30 hours per week, including weekends, with an hourly rate of £12.60, regardless of age!

Bar Assistant Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities include serving drinks to hotel guests in the bar & restaurant, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and ensuring stock and equipment meet company standards. You will also participate in evening entertainment activities such as taking payments, bingo calling, and charity fundraising evenings.

Benefits of being an employee owner:

• Bi-annual tax-free dividend (circa £1,500 FTE in 2024)
• Funding for relevant training courses
• Job security due to employee-owned status
• Support and development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Discounts on holidays and hotel stays
• Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
• Length of service rewards
• Live-in accommodation (location specific)
• Free employee meals on duty
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• Reward and engagement programs

Essential Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of travel, tourism, and hospitality industry
• Passion for the industry

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is a highly respected UK-based coach holiday and hotel company with a turnover of over £70 million. As the UK's only employee-owned Travel Group, our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel, operating 24 hotels across popular seaside locations with over 2,000 rooms.

We are experiencing significant growth and value our employee owners, who are our most valuable asset. If you are friendly, positive, passionate, and possess the necessary skills, apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!