F&B Assistant

Inspired Villages Group; Horndean; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Horndean is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role involves welcoming residents, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. Ideal candidates should have previous customer-facing experience, excellent communication skills, and a friendly demeanor. The position offers a supportive environment where your contribution makes a real difference in community life, complete with generous leave and health perks.

Benefits

Bupa Health Cash Plan

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Friendly, personable, and self-motivated.
• Flexible and adaptable to various shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and engaging residents and guests.
• Assisting the kitchen team with food preparation.
• Serving drinks, including alcoholic beverages.

Skills

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Desirable qualifications in customer service or hospitality

Job description

We are driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. With ambitious growth plans, we are now looking for a Food & Beverage Assistant to join our team and help deliver exceptional dining experiences. If you are seeking a career that means more and gives you more, both personally and professionally, there is a place for you at Inspired Villages.

As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you will support the F&B team in delivering high-quality service, assisting with food and beverage preparation, serving residents and guests, and ensuring an enjoyable dining experience. You will take pride in providing outstanding customer service, maintaining high standards, and contributing to a welcoming and vibrant village environment.

If you are ready to build a career with purpose, one that offers genuine development and the chance to make a real difference, we would love to welcome you to Inspired Villages.

The Role

• Welcoming and engaging residents and guests, providing a friendly and professional first impression

• Assisting the kitchen team with food preparation and ensuring timely service

• Serving drinks, including alcoholic beverages, safely and responsibly

• Taking and processing orders accurately and efficiently

• Handling payments via card and cash, ensuring smooth transactions

• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar and dining areas, including clearing and resetting tables

• Providing menu information to customers, including ingredients, allergens, and pricing

• Supporting dishwashing and table service, including refilling condiments and collecting food from the kitchen

• Ensuring a smooth dining experience by assisting with any additional tasks required to support the team

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within the hospitality sector

• Friendly, personable, and self-motivated, with excellent communication skills

• Flexible and adaptable, able to support a variety of daily duties and work different shift patterns

• Desirable qualifications in customer service, food hygiene, or hospitality, though not essential

The Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa Health Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Program and Life Assurance at 4× your annual salary

• Generous Leave: 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted hours, plus a holiday buying scheme to purchase up to 5 days.

• Special Time Off: Big birthdays off for milestone birthdays ending in a 0

• Pension: 5% matched contribution scheme

• Perks & Discounts: Retail discounts across a variety of outlets and access to SMART tech

• Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and career

• Wellbeing Resources: Access to a wellbeing hub, including discounts on wellbeing interventions

• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Car scheme

At Inspired Villages, we welcome everyone, regardless of background, to be part of our thriving community. Here, you will be included, involved, and inspired to bring your unique talents to life. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where individuality is celebrated and you are encouraged to be your best every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you are looking for a career that truly means more and gives you more, hit that apply button and join us.