Food & Beverage Assistant

Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone; Athlone and Bigmeadow; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

iNUA discounts

Job summary

Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone is seeking an Experienced Food and Beverage Assistant to support meetings and events, delivering high standards of service to our guests. You will assist with set-up, welcome guests, upsell beverages, and work closely with the catering team in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Availability to work full-time, including evenings and weekends, is required. Benefits include competitive salary, staff discounts across the iNUA Collection, and friendly, team-oriented training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in food and beverage service, preferably in a hotel.
• Proficient in bartending and preparing drinks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and on evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up and breakdown of banquet spaces for meetings and events, ensuring high presentation and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with catering team to deliver exceptional service to event attendees.
• Welcome guests warmly and professionally.
• Upsell menu items and beverages where appropriate.
• Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, anticipating guest needs and exceeding expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service for all events.
• Learn and adhere to hotel F&B service standards and menu knowledge.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all service areas.
• Participate in ongoing training to develop skills and knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Upselling

Bartending

Full-time availability

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy ensuring exceptional guest experiences? Are you passionate about the hospitality industry and have experience in meetings and events? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

The Radisson BLU Hotel, Athlone, is looking for a highly motivated Experienced Food and Beverage Assistant to join our dynamic team, specifically focused on supporting meetings and events. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of all food and beverage services for our valued guests.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the set-up and breakdown of banquet spaces for meetings and events, ensuring adherence to high standards of presentation and cleanliness.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to deliver exceptional service to event attendees.
• Welcome guests warmly and professionally.
• Upsell menu items and beverages where appropriate.
• Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, anticipating guest needs and exceeding expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a seamless and efficient service experience for all events.
• Learn and adhere to the hotel's food and beverage service standards and menu knowledge.
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all service areas.
• Participate in ongoing training programs to develop your skills and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a food and beverage service role, preferably within a hotel setting.
• Availability to work full time hours
• Proficient in bartending & preparing drinks..
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with guests.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude with a dedication to exceeding guest expectations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A flexible approach to scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage service procedures is a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to learn and gain valuable exposure to the hospitality industry.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• The chance to be part of a team creating exceptional guest experiences.
• B&B discounts across the iNUA Collection group.

We encourage applications from enthusiastic individuals with availability to work full time hours who are eager to learn and contribute to our team's success.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of affirmative action, equal opportunity policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, salary, benefits and training. Should you require any reasonable accommodations in order to complete your application or interview process, please reach out to us directly for support.

Working with our hotels offers many flexible benefits, friendships and opportunities that support our family of colleagues. We are #PassionateAboutPeople and want to hear from you!

We look forward to hearing from you!