Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant

InterContinental Hotels Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is seeking a Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant to support operations and enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, and is knowledgeable in Food and Beverage terminology and service. This position demands strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a resort, hotel or similar setting.
• Familiarity with Food and Beverage costs, menu development, and inventory control.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and handle inquiries.
• Maintain efficient administration and submit reports on time.
• Compose and distribute meeting notes and correspondence.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Food and Beverage terminology

Wine service

Operational reporting

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant

As F&B Administrative Assistant, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Our values include local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility, caring, fun, quirkiness, and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness, and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation in all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and callers, handle inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Have a good knowledge of all outlet menus (food and wine) and F&B day-to-day activities.
• Maintain efficient administration within the department, preparing and submitting operational reports on time.
• Operate office equipment.
• Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
• Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
• Be fully conversant with all health and safety, fire, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Uphold Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. Maintain and exceed performance benchmarks.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in a resort, hotel, or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Familiar with Food and Beverage terminology, application, operation, wine service, costs, menu development, food and hygiene codes, and inventory control.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are preferred.

All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

This overview provides a summary of the role and responsibilities for a F&B Administrative Assistant at Six Senses London. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.