Waiter

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Cambridge is seeking staff for a temporary Christmas period in the food and beverage team. You’ll provide friendly, high-quality service in our restaurant and bar, taking orders and recommending food and drinks to guests.

You’ll help prepare the venue for service, maintain presentation standards, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel relaxed and keen to return.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or customer service preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, high-quality service in restaurant and bar.
• Take orders and recommend food and drinks to guests.
• Help prepare the venue for service and maintain presentation standards.
• Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and assist with checkout and clearing tables.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Guest interaction

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Holiday Inn Cambridge

Check out the hotel on our virtual tour!

Looking for temporary employment over Christmas period

The Opportunity

Do you enjoy creating welcoming spaces and helping people feel genuinely looked after? Join our food and beverage team and play a key part in delivering memorable guest experiences every day.

In this role, you’ll provide friendly, high-quality service in our restaurant and bar, engaging with guests, taking orders, and recommending food and drinks to enhance their visit. You’ll also help prepare the venue for service, ensuring standards of presentation are always met.

As a visible face of the hotel, your positivity, confidence, and attention to detail will help create an atmosphere where guests feel relaxed, valued, and keen to return.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in great hospitality.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

• Have a warm, friendly manner and enjoy engaging with guests
• Take pride in delivering high standards of service and presentation
• Feel confident recommending food and drinks to enhance the guest experience
• Enjoy working in a lively, fast-paced team environment
• Bring a positive attitude and enjoy helping create a welcoming atmosphere

Whether you’re building your hospitality experience or already love being front of house, this role offers the chance to bring your personality to work and make every guest interaction count

Hotel

The Holiday Inn Cambridge is perfectly situated by a serene lake in Impington, offering guests a peaceful retreat amidst rolling countryside while still being conveniently close to the heart of Cambridge. Just 2 miles from central Cambridge’s colleges, shops, museums, and theatres, the hotel features 100 luxurious bedrooms and a variety of dining options, including the Junction Restaurant and Bar, and the lobby lounge.

The hotel’s Academy conference centre boasts 10 meeting rooms, making it an ideal location for corporate events. Additionally, the extensive health and fitness club ensures guests can maintain their fitness routine during their stay. Our tranquil hotel truly feels like a home away from home

About Us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.