Food Service & Kitchen Team Member Part Time

Splendid Hospitality Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Hotel discounts

F&B discounts

Life assurance

Car scheme

Earned wages access

Pension enrolment

Learning & development

Job summary

Splendid Hospitality Group is seeking a part-time Food Service & Kitchen Team Member at Holiday Inn Express - London Gatwick-Crawley. The role covers front-of-house and kitchen support, with a focus on friendly service and safety across all duties.

You will welcome guests, take orders, maintain menu knowledge and assist with stock, deliveries, and food prep, while upholding high cleanliness standards in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Deliver friendly, efficient service while supporting both food & beverage service and kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across kitchen and dining areas.
• Knowledge of menus, recipes and allergens; provide accurate information.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and guide through menus, take orders, and deliver attentive service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of menus, allergens and promotions.
• Support daily outlet and kitchen operations, including opening/closing, food prep, plating and service.
• Receive, check and store deliveries, assist with stock rotation and food temperature checks.
• Keep areas clean and safe, adapting to operational needs.

Skills

Guest service

Food knowledge

Teamwork

Allergen knowledge

Safety hygiene

Food prep

Stock management

Job description

Food Service & Kitchen Team Member Part Time

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Holiday Inn Express - London Gatwick-Crawley

Compensation: £13.21 / hour

Description

As a Food Service & Kitchen 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, efficient and attentive service while supporting both food and beverage service and kitchen operations.

No two shifts are the same. From preparing the outlet and serving food and drinks to preparing ingredients, cooking meals and maintaining clean, organised work areas, you'll help deliver excellent standards of hospitality, food quality and safety.

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 menus and specials, take orders and provide attentive food and beverage service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of menus, recipes, allergens and hotel promotions, and know where to find accurate information.
• Support daily outlet and kitchen operations, including opening and closing procedures, food preparation, cooking, plating and service.
• Receive, check and store deliveries correctly, assist with stock rotation and complete required food temperature checks.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, health and safety across kitchen and dining areas, supporting colleagues flexibly as operational needs change.

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 24/5 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.