Food & Beverage Assistant

Leisure Focus; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Maidenhead is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant to enhance café operations. You will ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining high standards of food hygiene and care. The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification and experience in the leisure industry. Opportunities for training and career progression are available.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Discounted food and beverages

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Leisure industry.
• Ability to maintain high standards of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Café.
• Ensure food and beverage presentation at high standards.
• Implement Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Customer Care

Food hygiene

Health and Safety practices

Education

Recognised qualification in Catering or related subject

First aid certificate

Food and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Base pay range

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Café in order to maximise business opportunities in line with the company business plan.
• Be part of the Food and Beverage team that provides an exciting, healthy, innovative, quality food and beverage operation in order to create demand which meets customer needs whilst increasing profitability.
• Provide the highest possible standards of Customer Care within a healthy and safe environment by guiding, caring for and assisting customers in their choice and use of the catering facilities.
• Ensure excellent presentation of food and beverages to the customer at all times.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
• Be aware of all Health and Safety issues, constantly implementing and assessing procedures, and drawing attention to any useful practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

Desirable

• The post holder will preferably hold a recognised qualification in Catering, or related subject, first aid certificate and Food and Hygiene Certificate along with strong knowledge of the Leisure or related industry in a small/medium sized enterprise.

About Us

Leisure Focus is a not for profit Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It has been established to work with local communities; supporting clubs, organisations and individuals to achieve their sporting and lifestyle goals. We manage each facility in a responsible way, to ensure each customer has the opportunity to access activities regardless of their race, sex, age, religion, and financial circumstances, physical or mental ability.

Our Values (FACE)

In every role, across every site, our colleagues are the 'face' of Leisure Focus. Together, we:

• Focus on the Customer.
• Approach everything systematically.
• Collaborate to achieve.
• Exceed expectation.

There are many great things about Leisure Focus. We are a global inclusive workforce, with team members from all backgrounds and cultures. We are a disability confident employer, who is committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Role details

• Title | Food & Beverage Assistant
• Reporting to | Food & Beverage Supervisor
• Annual Leave | 28 days’ paid annual leave per year
• Pension | NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months service
• Other benefits | Free gym membership for the employee and appointed person, discounted food and beverages on site, discounted retail items, career progression and development opportunities, training and development, employee assistance programme, free parking on site, cycle to work

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

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