F&B Assistant

Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Recognition scheme

Referral program

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant to join our busy restaurant and bar team in the heart of Southampton.

You will bring a warm, friendly personality, engage with guests, and help deliver first-class hospitality. Training and progression support are provided as part of a welcoming, inclusive workplace. This role suits someone with a can-do attitude who enjoys building rapport with guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality is preferred.
• Ability to speak confidently with guests.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests in the restaurant and bar.
• Support colleagues to deliver quality hospitality.
• Assist with daily operating tasks and keep areas tidy.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Team player

Friendly personality

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be LeonardoOnce you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!As a Food and Beverage Assistant, you’ll be a face of the hotel, so we want you to bring your warm and friendly personality to work with you every day. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be working as part of a vibrant team to deliver first-class hospitality to our guests in the hotel’s restaurant and bar. If you’re our ideal Food & Beverage Assistant, you will: • Share your positive energy with guests and your team • Ensure that guests have a great experience in our restaurant and bar, and are leaving with a desire to come back again! • Have a can-do attitude • Be confident in speaking with guests and the team – we love building a good rapport Some of the perks our F&B Assistant could enjoy include:Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & EuropeCompany-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shopsTalent referral schemeThank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!Wellbeing CalendarOngoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progressionWe’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.Why come join us as a F&B Assistant?We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!