Food & Beverage Assistant

Thwaites; Keswick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming hospitality company in Keswick seeks a Food & Beverage Assistant who will create amazing experiences for guests through friendly service. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and enjoys working in a busy, fun team environment. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, taking food and drink orders, and maintaining service standards. Previous experience in hospitality is a plus, but a great attitude is most important. Join us and become part of our family!

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to up to 40% of wages each week

Regular tips

28 days annual leave

Discounted accommodation, food and drink

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension & Life assurance

Long service awards including free meals and stays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bar, café, or restaurant is preferred.
• A strong work ethic and ability to deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take food and drink orders.
• Prepare tables and ensure service standards are met.
• Provide menu suggestions and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Excellent customer service

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

Join us if you enjoy helping other people to have a great time - be part of a fun and energetic team - to us you won't just be a waiter or waitress, as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests.

What we offer

• A rewarding role with scope for career progression, along with training and support to develop & progress
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• Tips paid regularly
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our properties across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family

Who are we looking for?

Every day, we want people to come to work to make people feel at ease through delivering warm hospitality. To achieve this, as a Food and Beverage Assistant you will need to be friendly, extremely personable and have the ability to deliver the company standards in each interaction.

We are open all day, every day, serving great quality food and drink, so you’ll need to enjoy working in a busy environment with a fun and professional team.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience in a bar, café or restaurant, but a great work ethic is more important. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your personality to work, we would love to meet you.

Your day to day as a Food & Beverage Assistant

• Your personality will shine through as you greet each one of our valued guests with a warm and friendly smile
• As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you will take food and drink orders and serve guests with a brilliant customer service ethic
• Assist with menu suggestions and recommendations
• Prepare perfectly laid tables for each guest visit
• Ensure our high standards are delivered and maintained at all times
• Provide our guests with the warmest hospitality, ensuring they want to return
• Team work

We’d love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites Family