Food and Beverage Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Edinburgh is looking for a part-time Food & Beverage Assistant to join their hotel’s team. The ideal candidate should deliver outstanding service, demonstrate excellent communication, and be a team player. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits alongside a vibrant working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering great service.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food and beverage services.
• Maintain smooth operations during busy periods.

Skills

Great service delivery

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Job description

The Opportunity

Grade UE02 - £22,995 to £23,350 per annum pro-rata plus an 18.1% Uplift

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events - Hotels

Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per year

Open-ended (permanent)

Vacancies: 2

We have a fantastic opportunity in our hotel’s food and beverage team part of the University of Edinburgh and are looking for food and beverage assistants with great personalities who are team players and have outstanding customer service skills.

This post is part time on a Guaranteed Hours Basis.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Passionate about delivering great service
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Willingness to learn
• Working seamlessly with colleagues to maintain smooth operations, especially during busy periods or events.

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Application Information

When applying for the Food & Beverage Assistant position, please ensure you include the following:

• CV

What you can expect as a valued member of our team

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive staff benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check the staff benefits page for the full list and use the rewards calculator to discover the total value of pay and benefits

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on the right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 6 October 2025.

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Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.