Food and Beverage Assistant

Seaham Hall; Seaham; On-site; GBP 964,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly share of service charge

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Workplace pension scheme

Job summary

Seaham Hall in County Durham is hiring a Food & Beverage Assistant to join our Dining Room team. Roles are available full-time and part-time with training provided and flexible shifts. Experience is welcome, but not required; own transport is essential for location and hours.

You'll greet guests, serve food and drinks, assist with menu choices, and work alongside restaurant and kitchen teams to ensure exceptional service. A share of service charges is included for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Flexible shift options with full- or part-time roles.
• Own transport is essential for location and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and create memorable dining experiences
• Serve food and drinks with a smile
• Chat with guests and help them choose from our menus
• Recommend desserts, cocktails and specials
• Keep your section clean, tidy and ready for service
• Attend training sessions to build confidence and product knowledge
• Work closely with restaurant and kitchen teams to run service smoothly

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Communication

Own transport

Job description

Seaham Hall, County Durham

Full-time & Part-time roles available

Looking for a job that's more than just a job? Love meeting new people? Enjoy working in a lively team? Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

Food & Beverage Assistant

Seaham Hall, County Durham

Up to £12.71 per hour (depending on experience) + share of service charge (around £2,000 per year for full-time team members)

Full-time & Part-time roles available

Looking for a job that's more than just a job? Love meeting new people? Enjoy working in a lively team? Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

We're on the lookout for friendly, energetic and motivated people to join our Food & Beverage team in The Dining Room at Seaham Hall, one of the North East's most iconic luxury hotels.

Whether you've worked in hospitality before or you're completely new to it, we'd love to hear from you. We'll give you all the training you need to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but you can expect to:

• Welcome guests and create memorable dining experiences
• Serve food and drinks with a smile
• Chat with guests and help them choose from our menus
• Recommend tasty extras such as desserts, cocktails and specials
• Keep your section clean, tidy and ready for service
• Learn about our menus and attend training sessions to build your confidence
• Work closely with both the restaurant and kitchen teams to keep everything running smoothly

We Think You'll Be Great If You...

• Love working with people and have a positive attitude
• Enjoy being busy and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Are reliable, friendly and happy to get stuck in
• Can work well as part of a team and independently when needed
• Have good communication skills and enjoy making people feel welcome
• Have your own transport (our location and shift patterns make this essential)

Bonus points if you've worked in hospitality before or have experience with systems like Simphony/Oracle, but it's absolutely not required.

What's In It For You?

• Full training from day one, no experience needed
• Opportunities to progress and grow your career
• Monthly share of service charge
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Get involved in charity events and fundraising initiatives
• Work for a business that genuinely cares about sustainability, people and the planet
• Up to 20% off gift vouchers and spa experiences
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform provided
• Workplace pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

Join an Award-Winning Team

You’ll be working at one of the UK's most celebrated hotels, including:

• Gold Winner at the North East England Tourism Awards (five years running)
• Visit England Small Hotel of the Year 2022
• Sunday Times North of England Hotel of the Year 2023

Sound Like Your Kind of Thing?

If you're looking for a fun, social role where you can gain valuable experience, meet great people and be part of an amazing team, we'd love to hear from you.