Food & Beverage Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Playden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Rye seeks a Food & Beverage Assistant to join their team. This role offers full training and opportunities for personal and professional development. Enjoy a competitive pay package, flexible shifts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Birthday guaranteed as a day off

Generous discounts on food and accommodation

Consistent hours all year round

Regular team socials and events

Food and drink training opportunities

5.6 weeks’ holiday per year

Free meals when working

Qualifications

• A team player who communicates well with colleagues.
• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy.
• A genuine passion for food and drink.

Responsibilities

• Involves both restaurant and bar work.
• Interact with guests, creating an informal and relaxed environment.
• Work alongside experienced managers who will mentor and develop your skills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

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Location - The George in Rye, East Sussex

Pay – Competitive

We are seeking an excellent and outgoing Food & Beverage Assistant to join The George in Rye. This position involves both restaurant and bar work. Full training will be provided.

We offer competitive pay packages with great benefits and perks. If you are seeking a new opportunity to expand your profession, we provide training to develop technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.

• Birthday guaranteed as a day off, plus an additional day’s holiday
• Generous discounts on food and accommodation at our sister hotel near Canterbury
• Including share of tronc
• Consistent hours all year round, with flexible shifts
• Regular team socials, parties, days out, and supplier trips
• Food and drink training, events, and opportunities to develop personally and professionally (e.g., WSET, mixology, barista)
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Free meals when working
• Work in a restaurant with a fantastic reputation
• Be part of a friendly and passionate team

What we are looking for:

• A team player who communicates well with colleagues
• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
• A sense of urgency
• A positive, proactive attitude (“yes, yes, yes” mentality)
• A genuine passion for food and drink

Who we are:

The Grill restaurant is the heart of The George in Rye. You will work alongside experienced managers who will mentor and develop your skills. Our waiting staff are encouraged to interact with guests, creating an informal and relaxed environment. We are passionate about customer service, possess excellent knowledge of the cuisine, and work seamlessly with the kitchen, fostering a fun and supportive atmosphere.

Located in the picturesque medieval town of Rye, between Ashford (Kent) and Hastings, by the sea near Camber and its white sandy beaches.

The George in Rye is a family-owned business with strong community ties. We are committed to sustainability and buying local. Our guest charitable scheme (matched pound for pound by the hotel) raises thousands for good causes.

Diversity

The George in Rye is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, seeking to recruit, develop, and train talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, students, people with disabilities, and others who can bring diverse perspectives to our business.

Only those eligible to work in the UK or with a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered. Experience is not essential; we are looking for creative individuals with a “can-do” attitude and a commitment to our values.