Food & Beverage Assistant

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Hinckley is seeking a dedicated individual to join their restaurant team. You will be responsible for serving guests, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming experience. Ideal candidates will have a warm personality, a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role includes benefits such as competitive salary, training, and discounted hotel rates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Stakeholder Pension entitlement

Discounted hotel room rates

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Warm and friendly personality.
• Commitment to high levels of customer service.
• Genuine interest in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Serve and ensure the wellbeing of guests.
• Assist in setting up and closing down the restaurant.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Who are we

Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa is a stunning establishment, nestled in a serene setting with 102 well-appointed rooms, making it a perfect destination for travellers seeking comfort and relaxation. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Role Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for serving and ensuring the wellbeing of our guests within the Bar and Restaurant. You will complete all preparation and service of the Restaurant to the highest standards and in keeping with the specifications and systems set by the Restaurant Manager to keep our service consistent. You’ll ensure that we are compliant with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene by following any systems shown to you. You’ll assist with running food and the preparation of sufficient mise en place.

• To be responsible for the service and wellbeing of our guests.
• To assist in the set up and closedown of the Restaurant.
• Ensure all orders are taken accurately and items are received in a timely manner.
• To support the team in ensuring the efficient, and effective running of the service.
• Ensure that the preparation and presentation of each section is of a high standard, and is in line with the standards set.
• Serve guests to the highest standard whilst keeping the guests expectations at the forefront of your mind.
• To keep your mise en place levels up to the required level whilst rotating stock.
• Be mindful of waste, always seek help to utilise all stock and minimise waste.
• Report any faults or defects as you see them.
• Maintain a high standard of Restaurant and back of house cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Ensure that you are correctly dressed in your uniform.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments in the hotel.

Key Requirements

• A warm and friendly personality
• Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
• Good teamwork skills - we want work to be fun for all of our employees
• Have a genuine interest in providing hospitality to our customers
• To be able to work well under pressure (Hospitality is very fast paced but don't worry you'll be supported from day one and you'll be just as quick at adapting to your new role)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent on-going support, training and development
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement
• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family
• On-going incentives and rewards
• Meals on duty