FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSISTANT

Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Manchester is seeking a Food and Beverage Assistant to deliver first-class hospitality. Join a vibrant team and create memorable experiences for guests in the restaurant and bar. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude and great communication skills. Offering special rates on rooms and a supportive work environment with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms

Recognition scheme

Meals on duty

Talent referral scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing training programs

Qualifications

• Be confident in speaking with guests and the team.
• Share your positive energy with guests and your team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that guests have a great experience in our restaurant and bar.
• Work as part of a vibrant team to deliver first-class hospitality.

Skills

Positive energy

Can-do attitude

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo
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.

Perks and Benefits

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: get planning that city break you’ve been dreaming of!
• Company-wide recognition scheme: for being your fabulous self, you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Meals on duty
• Talent referral scheme: earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
• We regularly host events and celebrations, including Thank You Week and annual Employee Awards Celebration
• Access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

Ideal Candidate / Responsibilities

• Be yourself!
• 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

Why join us?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community. Our “GROWonline” learning portal helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need, along with regular coaching and training from your manager. We offer regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellness webinars to support your progress. With support on tap, practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a bright future in Hospitality!

Our Story

Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we operate over 270 hotels across the United Kingdom and Europe. We look after over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland, and as one of the fastest growing hotel groups, we have plans for major expansion over the next few years. There’s never been a more exciting time to come join us!

About Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly offers 275 stylish bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, the Leonardo DREAM bed, TVs and spacious well-lit desks. Guests can unwind and enjoy a dine-in experience at Leo's, our on-site Bar & Restaurant. The on-site gym is also available for guests to enjoy during their stay. The hotel is ideally located for exploring with Piccadilly station within walking distance to access cities such as London, Liverpool and Sheffield.

About Leonardo Hotels

Leonardo Hotels’ vision is to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality. We are part of the Fattal Hotels Group, operating over 230 hotels across Europe and Israel. We look after over 50 hotels in the UK & Ireland, with a long history since opening our first hotel in 1993. With approximately 4,000 employees and multiple brands, we are a dynamic, innovative, and fast-growing company.

As an employer, we emphasise career development and recruit operations team members for personality – it is all about how you interact with others and demonstrate our values: Consistent, Friendly, Genuine, Positive and Willing. We value every team member for who they are and offer a supportive, engaging workplace with opportunities for social events and celebrations. We also offer employee benefits including discounts on overnight stays and performance-based rewards via our Leo Points system.