Waiting Staff

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

28 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑r

IHG employee discounts

Refer a Friend programme

Wagestream – pay on demand

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a motivated Food & Beverage Assistant for voco Oxford Thames on a 6-hour-per-week fixed-term contract. You will deliver high standards of guest service, serving food and drinks in a busy hotel environment while supporting the team and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere on site.

Role requires enthusiasm for great service, willingness to learn, and a passion for hospitality. The position offers exposure to a renowned hotel brand in central Oxford and opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in waiting staff or bar staff.
• Experience delivering guest-facing service in a busy setting.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a hotel team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and beverage service to guests.
• Assist in daily F&B operations and maintain clean, organized service areas.
• Support colleagues to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth service.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Busy environment

Job description

A fantastic temporary opportunity for a Food & Beverage Assistant to join our team in voco Oxford Thames on a 6-hours per week contract!

This is a Fixed-Term assignment until the 31st of December, and you will earn £13.15 per hour plus service charge!

At voco, everyone’s a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non-pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

Close to the heart of Oxford, on the banks of the river Thames, lies voco Oxford Thames hotel.

With a history dating back to the Middle Ages, the hotel’s surroundings have an intriguing story to tell.

voco Oxford Thames combines its medieval character with 21st-century style to create a unique setting for memorable meetings, conferences, and weddings alike.

Dining at the voco Oxford Thames is a relaxed affair; discover British classics in the restaurant, enjoy pub favourites in the bar, or take afternoon tea either in the conservatory or out on the terrace.

As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you enjoy variety and are at your best when being part of a team as well as being enthusiastic about delivering first-rate guest service through delivering high-quality food & beverages to all guests.

To succeed as Food & Beverage Assistant, you will need:

• To be enthusiastic about delivering great service and great food and drinks
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as waiting staff or Bar Staff
• Experience with working with customers in a busy environment
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

Our Food & Beverage Assistants enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities!
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we’re on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

Start your journey with us today.