Food & Beverage - Team Member

Splendid Hospitality Group; Three Bridges, Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Room discounts

Beverage discounts

Life Assurance

Car scheme salary sacrifice

Earned wages access

Pension

Learning & Development

Job summary

Splendid Hospitality Group is seeking a Food & Beverage Team Member for Holiday Inn Express - London Gatwick-Crawley. You will deliver friendly, knowledgeable service, guide guests through menus and promotions, and support daily operations to ensure a warm guest experience.

Knowledge of allergens and food safety is essential, along with maintaining high hospitality standards across shifts. 18+ and full-time hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and professionally, guide them through the menu and specials, and provide attentive food and beverage service that exceeds expectations.
• To be fully knowledgeable about all the allergens and their presence in the dishes and drinks offered in the outlet, and to know where to find all the information.
• To be aware of all F&B Promotions in place in the Hotel and to communicate them to guests when appropriate.
• Support daily outlet operations, including opening and closing procedures, order taking, serving, and maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Encourage the highest standards across all areas (customer service, hygiene, health and safety)

Job description

Food & Beverage - Team Member

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Holiday Inn Express - London Gatwick-Crawley

Compensation: £13.21 / hour

Description

As a Food & Beverage Team Member, you'll play an important role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued from the moment they arrive. Working closely with your colleagues, you'll deliver friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service, guiding guests through our menus, sharing promotions and ensuring every interaction exceeds expectations.

No two shifts are the same. From preparing the outlet for service and supporting daily operations to serving food and drinks with care, you'll help maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and hospitality throughout every part of the guest journey. You'll also develop a thorough understanding of our menus, allergens and food safety procedures, ensuring guests can dine with confidence.

The hotel is currently operating under an exclusive use agreement with the Government therefore the operations may be slightly different to that of a typical hotel.

Please note: As this position will involve lone working on some or more shifts, the ideal candidate will need to be 18 years or above.

What You Will Do In This Splendid Role:

You will be part of the Food and Beverage team supporting each other to consistently deliver memorable moments, create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for greater guest experience. Here’s what you will be expected to do:

• Welcome guests warmly and professionally, guide them through the menu and specials, and provide attentive food and beverage service that exceeds expectations.
• To be fully knowledgeable about all the allergens and their presence in the dishes and drinks offered in the outlet, and to know where to find all the information.
• To be aware of all F&B Promotions in place in the Hotel and to communicate them to guests when appropriate.
• Support daily outlet operations, including opening and closing procedures, order taking, serving, and maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Encourage the highest standards across all areas (customer service, hygiene, health and safety)

What Makes You Splendid:

We live by our values, and we’d love you to bring them to life every day:

• Open - If you believe that great work starts with great relationships, you’ll feel right at home here.
• Nimble - We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and isn’t afraid to take initiative.
• Brilliant - If you’re someone who takes pride in your craft and thrives on making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
• Honest - You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing.

We’re a family where everyone’s welcome and welcoming. We believe in creating a space where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Our Splendid Benefits:

When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
• Hotel Room Discounts – Stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
• Food & Beverage Discounts – Enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Salary Sacrifice – Car Scheme - Our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, full insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
• Stream – Access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
• Pension - Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
• Learning & Development - Opportunities available to progress your skills and career.