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Food and Beverage General Assistant / Waiter / Waitress

Employer
Confidential
Location
Wells-Next-the-Sea
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
13 Dec 2021

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Sector
Hospitality & Catering
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Title: Food and Beverage General Assistant

Location: The Victoria at Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea

Salary: GBP9.50 per hour for applicants over 18

Job Type: Full or Part Time, Permanent

The Company:

Our vision is to be the UK's most pioneering and sustainable rural estate.

The Holkham Estate extends over 25,000 acres. The land and property-based activities include residential and commercial lettings, property development, arable and vegetable farming, forestry, country sports, an inn, a holiday park, beaches, car parks, admissions, cafes, shops, concerts and events

Overview:

???The role of the Food & Beverage General Assistant is to provide a consistently high standard of customer service for customers throughout their visit to the Victoria. In a highly competitive sector where a great reputation and consistently high standards determine success, it is essential that the service, cleanliness and presentation of the Victoria is faultless. Attention to detail and an ability to work diligently will be essential. You will be required to work to a weekly rota. As a Food & Beverage General Assistant subject to performance you will have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area and join our NVQ program for professional development.

Key Duties:

To take responsibility for your allocated role for that shift
To be clear on what is expected of you and seek help from the Duty Manager or Supervisor if you are not sure.
To be able to identify and set objectives for your own development
To ensure that the initial daily tasks for your designated area of work are completed to agreed timescales and standards set out in the SOP manual
To ensure you remember important daily information such as menu changes, shortages or special guests or requests
To ensure that you remain aware and alert to customer's needs at all times minimizing waiting times, responding to those trying to catch your attention and communicating with customers to help manage their expectations.
To respond to customers quickly, politely and efficiently at all times even when busy
To work efficiently, using any "quiet time" to carry out daily tasks
To ensure that you use the checklists relevant to your department
To be flexible and responsive enough to support other members of the Victoria team so that a high level of service is consistently delivered to the customer and we operate as one team
To always look for opportunities to exceed customer expectations and make a positive contribution to The Victoria and Holkham Estate
To respond to customer complaints professionally, seeking assistance from the Duty Manager as required
To identify issues and feedback any concerns with solutions to the Management Team
Assist in the management of stock loss and wastage by adhering to processes and controls
Assist in ensuring all EHO, Fire Regulations, Licensing and COSHH requirements and standards are met
To develop and maintain a high knowledge of The Victoria and Holkham Estate so you are able to provide guests with information and advice
To promote our visitor attractions and events
To adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy at all timesAbout you:

Initiative, energy, enthusiasm and persistence
Excellent communication skills
High standards of personal presentation
Attention to detail and a desire to get things right
Team player
Flexibility, a positive attitude and an ability to work calmly under pressure
A commitment to develop your understanding and to demonstrate the 5 Holkham BehavioursPlease click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Catering, Caf??, Food and Beverage Assistant, Waiter, Assistant, Bar Tender, Waitress, Serving Assistant, Catering Assistant, General Assistants will also be considered for this role

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