F & B Assistant

Malmaison Hotels; Reading; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room rates

Friends and Family room rate 50%

35% dining discount

Apprenticeship programmes

High street discounts

Cycle to work

Healthcare cash plans

Referral scheme up to £1,500

Uniform

Wellness & Campaign days

Stream pay access

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Malmaison Reading is seeking a hands-on F&B Assistant to deliver exceptional service in our bar and brasserie. You’ll work as part of a team, using your knowledge of food and drink to create memorable guest experiences.

Offering a permanent, full-time role with a competitive rate (£12.80ph) for 25 hours per week, the position supports internal development and a dynamic hospitality environment within Malmaison Reading.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests in the bar and brasserie of the hotel.

Job description

F & B Assistant

CAPTION:

Company: Malmaison Hotel Du Vin Holdings Limited
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full-time
Location: Reading, RG1 1JX
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 13 Oct 2026
Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

F & B Assistant, Malmaison

Rate of Pay / Hours: £12.80ph / 25 hours

Type of Contract: Permanent position

Location: Malmaison Reading

Great Minds Drink Alike… Why not get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn new skills and make a career for life with Malmaison

Malmaison offers something different to the usual hotel bar and our guests expect a high standard of banter, knowledge and entertainment when grabbing a drink whether it be a quick one (or two) after work, before a night out or as part of the wider F&B experience.

You as Food and Beverage Assistant will be a hands on operator who using your knowledge and experience will provide exceptional service to our guests in the bar and brasserie of the hotel.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into an F&B Supervisor position - we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards.

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison & Hotel du Vin with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral scheme that pay up to £1,500, just for getting your friends jobs! (
  • Terms & Conditions apply
  )
• A quality uniform where required
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Stream giving instant access to your pay as it's earned. Stream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on projects year-round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Malmason & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.