F&B Assistant - Barista

Aimbridge; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Staff discounts

Stream pay

Employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are looking for a Food and Beverage Assistant/Barista in Cardiff. You’ll greet guests, take orders, serve food and drinks, and handle payments while keeping the dining area clean and well stocked.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team, upholding Aimbridge’s standards and pillars of People, Product, Guest and Performance. Experience as a barista and strong communication are essential, with flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience.
• Strong communication skills with guests.
• Ability to work well in a team and with colleagues.
• Attention to detail and maintaining a clean dining area.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders, serve food and drinks, and process payments.
• Maintain a clean and organised dining area and restock supplies.
• Assist with food preparation as needed while supporting the wider team.

Skills

Barista experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility with shifts

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities


• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa


• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing


• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme


• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions


• Staff meals on duty


• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As Food and Beverage Assistant/ Barista, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that guests have a positive, first class experience. You’ll greet guests, take orders, serve food and drinks, and handle payments. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a clean and organised area, restocking supplies, and assisting with food preparation as needed whilst working agilely to support the rest of the wider business. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail are essential for this role and you'll always work with Aimbridge’s four pillars of Food and Beverage in mind: People, Product, Guest, Performance.

What do we need from you?

• Previous Barista experience. To be successful, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards


• You’ll have strong communication skills and the ability to engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner


• An ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other staff members to provide excellent service to guest, being agile in your ability to support colleagues across the hotel


• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organised dining area


• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’