Part Time Food and Beverage Assistant

Classic Lodges Limited; Easington; On-site; GBP 3,300 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Classic Lodges Limited is seeking a friendly Part-time Food and Beverage Assistant to join the front-of-house team at a UK hotel. The role supports breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and evening service as required, with flexible hours to suit a rota.

Ideal candidates will have a welcoming manner, good communication skills and the ability to work calmly in a busy environment. Training is provided, and there is a rota that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing hospitality is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to work accurately in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Basic numeracy and confidence handling cash and card payments.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, attentive and efficient service to guests in the restaurant, bar and for private events.
• Take and serve food and beverage orders accurately, ensuring presentation and portion standards are met.
• Prepare service areas, set tables and maintain cleanliness in line with hotel standards.
• Operate point-of-sale systems and handle payments with integrity and attention to detail.
• Assist with buffet and beverage replenishment, tray service and clearing as required.
• Support the team with stock rotation, basic stock counts and reporting low stock to management.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests and resolve minor issues, escalating when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and housekeeping colleagues to ensure smooth guest experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Numeracy

Cash handling

Flexible hours

Tools

POS systems

Job description

We’re proud to be part of Classic Lodges – a collection of characterful hotels across the UK. Each hotel has its own personality, but we’re united by one shared purpose: to create meaningful experiences that connect people, places and memory. If you take pride in your work, value genuine hospitality and enjoy being part of a welcoming team, you’ll feel right at home with us.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Part Time Food and Beverage Assistant to join our front-of-house team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering excellent service, has a positive attitude, and can work flexible hours to support breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and evening service as required.

Duties

• Provide welcoming, attentive and efficient service to guests in the restaurant, bar and for private events.
• Take and serve food and beverage orders accurately, ensuring presentation and portion standards are met.
• Prepare service areas, set tables and maintain cleanliness in line with hotel standards.
• Operate point-of-sale systems and handle payments with integrity and attention to detail.
• Assist with buffet and beverage replenishment, tray service and clearing as required.
• Support the team with stock rotation, basic stock counts and reporting low stock to management.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests and resolve minor issues, escalating when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and housekeeping colleagues to ensure smooth guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing hospitality role is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to work accurately in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Basic numeracy and confidence handling cash and card payments.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.

What We’re Looking For:

We recruit for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their presentation, enjoys helping others and is keen to deliver memorable service to every guest.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Part-time, Permanent.
• Expected hours: Variable; typically between 8–24 hours per week across a flexible rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Additional pay: Monthly Tips/Gratuities.