Guest Dining Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality provider in Ballymena is looking for a Guest Dining Assistant to support the Food & Beverage team. You will facilitate excellent dining experiences by assisting in service areas and ensuring health and safety standards. The role emphasizes learning and development in customer service through practical experience and mentorship. Candidates must have attention to detail, be willing to learn, and work well under pressure. This temporary position involves up to 25 hours per week with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail is crucial for delivering a great dining experience.
• Willingness to learn is important for adapting to the role.
• Ability to work well under pressure to handle busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the set-up, clearing, and cleaning of dining areas.
• Help ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Interact professionally with guests and respond to their requests.
• Observe and support experienced staff with daily tasks.
• Receive mentoring and guidance from experienced team members.
• Develop customer service and teamwork skills.
• Gain practical experience in hospitality operations.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Work well under pressure

Team player

Recent experience in a similar role

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: GALGORM HOTEL MANOR LTDThe Guest Dining Assistant will support the Food & Beverage team in delivering an excellent dining experience for guests across our restaurant, bar, and takeaway operations. Offering participants a valuable introduction to customer service and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the set-up, clearing, and cleaning of dining and service areas.
• Help ensure compliance with hygiene, health, and safety standards.
• Learn to interact professionally with guests and respond to basic requests.
• Observe and support experienced staff with daily operational tasks.
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced F&B team members.
• Opportunities to develop customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Gain practical experience in professional hospitality operations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Work well under pressure and be a team player.
• Recent experience in a similar role.

Further Information

The Employer is: GALGORM HOTEL MANOR LTDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1755956 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Co Antrim Location Ballymena Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 22/01/2026 Closing date 04/03/2026 Worktime Various shifts, Breakfast, Afternoon and Evening shifts