Casual Food & Beverage Assistant

Hand Picked Hotels Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a friendly Casual Food & Beverage Assistant at Chilston Park Hotel, near Maidstone. You will help deliver high standards in dining areas, bars and service spaces, ensuring tables are set and guests receive attentive service.

Previous restaurant or bar experience is preferred; you should be enthusiastic, a team player and comfortable in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and share of service charge.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant and bar or food & beverage experience.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and friendly attitude.
• Commitment to delivering excellent, consistent service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dining areas, bars and service spaces to the highest standards.
• Assist with setting tables, restocking service stations and presenting food & beverage offerings with care.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Hand Picked Hotels

Casual Food & Beverage Assistant –Chilston Park Hotel
Location: Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2BE
Salary: Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits
Job Type: Casual

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Casual Food & Beverage Assistant at Chilston Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Set within 77 acres of breathtaking parkland, Chilston Park Hotel is more than a captivating country house hotel - it’s a place where hospitality professionals thrive. Tucked away along tranquil, tree-lined avenues, our team delivers unforgettable weddings, stylish escapes, and exclusive events, all with a seamless blend of heritage, contemporary flair, and refined elegance.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Chilston Park Hotel offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you will help create an exceptional guest experience by ensuring our dining areas, bars, and service spaces are presented and maintained to the highest standards. With meticulous attention to detail, you will support the smooth delivery of food and drink service, ensure tables are beautifully set, service stations are fully stocked, and food and beverage offerings are presented with care and consistency. Your commitment to excellence will contribute to an unforgettable and memorable guest experience. A true team player, you will work confidently alongside colleagues on the floor, providing excellent service and helping to uphold our reputation for outstanding hospitality and quality service.

This is a casual role, where hours will vary depending on business.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

• We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We thrive on excelling together to ensure as a team we deliver service, excellence and consistency, fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership & teamwork.
• You will have passion and pride in delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised service to ensure our guests experiences are memorable.
• You will have previous restaurant and bar or food and beverage experience, with the confidence to work as part of a team and deliver exceptional service standards in a fast-paced, busy hospitality environment.

Who we are…

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.