F&B Assistant - Breakfast

Imperial London Hotels Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group in the heart of Bloomsbury, London is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant. This part-time role focuses on ensuring guests have a memorable dining experience during the Breakfast Shift. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in food and beverage service, a passion for customer service, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Join a dynamic team and enjoy great benefits like discounted meals and holiday perks.

Benefits

28 days holiday, rising to 33 with service

Discounted meals

Mental health support

Uniform dry-cleaning

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Food & Beverage environment.
• Natural flair for customer service.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Breakfast Shift at the hotel.
• Ensure guests have a memorable dining experience.
• Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Customer service

Food & Beverage knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Professional English proficiency

Job description

Food & Beverage Assistant - Part Time & Zero Hours

Are you a skilled food & beverage professional?

Do you have a passion for enhancing the guest dining experience?

Do you thrive in a role where every day brings a new challenge and an opportunity to create memorable guest experiences?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a warm and welcoming individual to join our dedicated Food & Beverage team at our hotel in Bloomsbury, central London. As a key member of our team, you'll play an essential role in ensuring our guests have a memorable stay in our F&B Outlets.

We are now recruiting a Food & Beverage Assistant to help with the Breakfast Shift at our Holiday Inn Bloomsbury Hotel. Nestled in Russell Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London. Our newly acquired and refurbished IHG Brand, Holiday Inn Bloomsbury Hotel with 317 rooms. It’s a lively place to be, offering a Starbucks ground floor coffee bar, Media Lounge & co‑working space area and the Stylish Artful Critic Bar, 13 Meeting Rooms and 1 Ballroom.

Why Join Us?

Career Growth: Whether you’re experienced in customer service or just starting, we offer a range of Food & Beverage roles, including F&B Assistants, Bar Tenders, F&B Supervisors, Assistant F&B Manager and F&B Manager, with clear progression paths and training opportunities from day one.

Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same. You'll interact with guests from around the world and work in a bustling yet supportive environment.

Great Location: Based in Bloomsbury, you'll be in the heart of London, working at Holiday Inn, with 316 rooms. It’s a lively place to be, offering a ground floor coffee bar, atmospheric Irish pub and 14 event spaces that can accommodate up to 300 people.

What we’re looking for:

• 1 year experience in a Food & Beverage environment as a Host, Assistant or Waitressing, ideally in hotels or similar environment.
• A natural flair for customer service and passion for food & beverage.
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern: early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Team‑oriented attitude.
• Positive and caring personality.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Desirable (not essential but a plus!)

• Experience in the hospitality sector.
• Proficiency in multiple languages.
• Knowledge of Miros.

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning.
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan.
• Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount.
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets.
• Local Bloomsbury discounts.
• Early Pay access.
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology.
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme.
• You can explore additional benefits here.

About Us

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family‑run company with over 185 years of history. We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests. And we believe that starts with the right team.

Are you ready to be the best version of yourself and contribute towards our next chapter? Please reach out to us today!