Food & Beverage Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £11.44 (+ TRONC) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2024 |
| Location: | EX1 1EU |
| Company: | Hotel Indigo Exeter |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 65a893159ea141a88191 |
Summary
Who are we
The neighbourhood of adaptation, inspiration and contemplation perched on the River exe, the historic centre of Exeter was once described as the Jewel of the West. In the heart of the City Centre, Hotel Indigo Exeter has been lovingly restored and converted from its department store origins. The hotel was once the home of Colson's, a department store which opened in 1792 by local miller Mrs Colson. The hotel staying true to its roots now boasts 104 stylish bedrooms designed to honour elements of its historic past.
Role Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for serving and ensuring the wellbeing of our guests within the Bar and Restaurant. You will complete all preparation and service of the Restaurant to the highest standards and in keeping with the specifications and systems set by the Restaurant Manager to keep our service consistent. You’ll ensure that we are compliant with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene by following any systems shown to you. You’ll assist with running food and the preparation of sufficient mise en place.
- To be responsible for the service and wellbeing of our guests.
- To assist in the set up and closedown of the Restaurant and/or Breakfast.
- Ensure all orders are taken accurately and items are received in a timely manner.
- To support the team in ensuring the efficient, and effective running of the service.
- Ensure that the preparation and presentation of each section is of a high standard, and is in line with the standards set.
- Serve guests to the highest standard whilst keeping the guests expectations at the forefront of your mind.
- To keep your mise en place levels up to the required level whilst rotating stock.
- Be mindful of waste, always seek help to utilise all stock and minimise waste.
- Report any faults or defects as you see them.
- Maintain a high standard of Restaurant and back of house cleanliness and hygiene practices.
- Ensure that you are correctly dressed in your uniform.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments in the hotel.
Key Requirements
- A warm and friendly personality
- Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
- Good teamwork skills - we want work to be fun for all of our employees
- Ideally with previous Restaurant and/or Bar experience
- Have a genuine interest in providing hospitality to our customers
- To be able to work well under pressure (Hospitality is very fast paced but don't worry you'll be supported from day one and you'll be just as quick at adapting to your new role)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent on-going support, training and development
- 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
- Stakeholder Pension entitlement
- Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family
- On-going incentives and rewards
- Meals on duty