Food & Beverage Assistant

Leisure Focus; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisure Focus seeks a Food & Beverage Assistant to manage daily café operations and ensure exceptional customer service in a community-focused leisure center. The ideal candidate will possess a catering qualification and a passion for providing high-quality food and beverage experiences within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Discounted food and beverages

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Free parking on site

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Preferably holds a qualification in Catering or related subject.
• Strong knowledge of the Leisure industry.
• First Aid and Food Hygiene Certificates are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Café.
• Ensure high standards of Customer Care and food hygiene.
• Maintain excellent presentation of food and beverages.

Skills

Customer Care

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Qualification in Catering

Food and Hygiene Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

This is such an exciting opportunity for the right person to have a strong influence on the culture, direction and success of the leisure center and on our overall business. Leisure Focus has ambitious plans and is looking at innovative ways to engage the local community through the leisure offer. Is this you?

Food & Beverage assistant you will be guided by the values to lead by example and inspire your team every shift to ensure the highest standards of delivery at all times.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary objectives for the Food and Beverage Assistant will be:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Café in order to maximise business opportunities in line with the company business plan.
• To be part of the Food and Beverage team that provides an exciting, healthy, innovative, quality food and beverage operation in order to create demand which meets customer needs whilst increasing profitability.
• To provide the highest possible standards of Customer Care within a healthy and safe environment by guiding, caring for and assisting customers in their choice and use of the catering facilities.
• Ensuring excellent presentation of food and beverages to the customer at all times.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
• Being aware of all Health and Safety issues, constantly implementing and assessing procedures, and drawing attention to any useful practices.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Desirable

• The post holder will preferably hold a recognised qualification in Catering, or related subject, first aid certificate and Food and Hygiene Certificate along with strong knowledge of the Leisure or related industry in a small/medium sized enterprise.
  
  

ABOUT US

Leisure Focus is a not for profit Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It has been established to work with local communities; supporting clubs, organisations and individuals to achieve their sporting and lifestyle goals. We manage each facility in a responsible way, to ensure each customer has the opportunity to access activities regardless of their race, sex, age, religion, and financial circumstances, physical or mental ability.

Our Values ( FACE)

In every role, across every site, our colleagues are the 'face' of Leisure Focus. Together, we

• Focus on the Customer
• Approach everything systematically
• Collaborate to achieve
• Exceed expectation

There are many great things about Leisure Focus. One of our strengths is that people come together from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are world-class fitness experts, ensuring we at Leisure Focus have a culture where everyone is welcome. Our team members are at the heart of what we do and it’s why we’re here. We are proud to have a global inclusive workforce, with team members from all backgrounds and cultures. We are a disability confident employer, who is committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Title | Food & Beverage Assistant
Reporting to | Food & Beverage Supervisor
Annual Leave | 28 days’ paid annual leave per year
Pension | NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months service
Other benefits | Free gym membership for the employee and appointed person, Discounted food and beverages on site, discounted retail items, Career progression and development opportunities, Training and development Employee assistance programme, Free parking on site, Cycle to work