F&B Assistant

Harri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel breaks

Discounted stays across Sutton Hotel

Wellness benefits platform with £150

Salary sacrifice schemes

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Annual social events

Learning and Development

Wisdom Wellbeing 24/7 support

Free meals on duty

On-site parking

Bespoke uniforms

Job summary

The Athenaeum is a luxury hotel in London seeking team members for our food and beverage service. Previous experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

We value friendly, attentive staff who can deliver superb service in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include free and discounted hotel breaks, wellness perks, salary sacrifice schemes, enhanced parental leave, regular social events, development opportunities, and complimentary meals on duty.

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage roles is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Food safety and hygiene certification is a plus.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Friendly and outgoing personality

Strong communication and teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Calm under pressure

Flexible to work evenings weekends and

Food and beverage experience (pref)

Job description

The Athenaeum is an independent, family-owned luxury hotel and residences overlooking Green Park, moments from Buckingham Palace and London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Offering a warm, authentic approach to luxury, the hotel combines an Original Local spirit with the feel of a welcoming haven in the heart of the city.

With beautifully appointed accommodation, a spa, restaurant and bar, The Athenaeum is a full-service haven where our people deliver genuine care, surprise and delight every day.

As part of Sir Richard Sutton Ltd, we offer the opportunity to grow within a family-owned business where individuality is valued, and our teams feel supported, trusted and proud of the experience they create together.

The Role

• Previous experience in a food and beverage role preferred but not required; training will be provided
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food safety and hygiene certification is a plus

Here are just some of the benefits you can enjoy when you join us:

• Free and discounted hotel breaks - From the first day of service, you can benefit from a free break of one or two days in any Sutton Hotel Collection hotel, in a 12-month period. Additionally, you, your family and your friends are also entitled to discounted stays across all of our hotels including dining in our restaurants.
• Heka benefits platform - your access to Heka begins from day one and is pre-loaded with a balance of £150 to use against a wide range of wellness focussed products, experiences and schemes including health cash plans and gym memberships.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, tech and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (26 weeks at 90% for expectant mothers, four weeks leave at 90% for fathers)
• Annual social and celebration events.
• Learning and Development - An extensive range of training opportunities are available to facilitate your personal development including our in-house Catalyst Aspire and Inspire programmes and external study sponsorship.
• Wisdom Wellbeing - A confidential, 24/365 service offering CBT, therapy, up-to-date information, support and advice on a broad range of subjects.

We also provide you with all the basic benefits such as free nutritious and tasty meals on duty, complimentary on-site parking (where available), and bespoke uniforms for uniformed positions.