This stunning four-star hotel is centrally located within Hull, on Ferensway, minutes from the train station and St Stephens Shopping Centre. The hotel is opposite the Hull Truck Theatre and is a short stroll to the bustling downtown and marina area. This contemporary-style hotel offers a stylish stay for corporate guests and also accommodates leisure guests and family stays with its spacious and relaxing environment.
The hotel boasts 165 bedrooms and a 1,000sqm ballroom for events and conferences. There is a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill offering hearty meals and a pleasurable atmosphere. Guests will enjoy relaxing with food and drinks in our lounge bar or may choose to visit our rooftop bar The Lexington for panoramic views of Hull and a handmade cocktail on the terrace.
What's in it for you?
Joining our team allows you to experience the benefits that come from working with the leaf HOSPITALITY group. We have one simple value that unpins everything we do; Be Excellent. You'll be joining a team who loves what they do, cares about our people, upholds great hospitality, and values our team's input. You'll be working with leaders who act with integrity and are human.
We will invest in your continued learning and development and allow you the room to grow within the Company. We work with global brands which provide great training and worldwide opportunities.
You'll have access to some excellent benefits too like increased holiday allowance, discounted hotel stays, and family-friendly leave. We understand pay is important to our team and that's why we ensure we are competitive in the marketplace in this area. In addition, we have tips, incentives, and bonus schemes in place.
Person Specification
Are you passionate about people, drinks and food? If the answer is yes, then this is the role for you! We are seeking a bubbly and friendly candidate who likes to be in a customer-facing position. You will ideally have worked within a hospitality setting previously and be familiar with the inner workings of a cocktail bar, however, this is not essential as training will be provided. What is essential though is a passion for hospitality! You will be hard-working, able to work alongside others as part of a team, and able to speak confidently to customers. You will also be willing to work a range of shifts, including daytime, evenings and weekends.
Job Description
You will be working within the hotel's bar team alongside passionate Mixologists whose goal is to ensure our guests have a fantastic time. You'll be mainly working with The Lexington which is located on the top floor with panoramic views of Hull. The bar has a contemporary style and guests enjoy the bar's large outside terrace on those cool summer nights.
When working in The Lexington you'll be serving guests from the bar and making a range of drinks including creative cocktails. Our team take a hand in the creation and design of our cocktail menus and if you come up with an exceptional taste then we'll feature your cocktail on our menu! In addition, you'll also be serving other drinks such as spirits, beer, wine and bubbly. You will also provide table service when occupancy levels allow it. We are seeking Mixologists who are keen to up-sell and cross-sell and are motivated to drive sales (which in turn increases your tips!!).
Some key duties will include:
- Preparing the bar for the day and night ahead including setting up, prepping, stocking and cleaning.
- Meeting and greeting guests. Making recommendations and engaging in conversation.
- Taking food and drink orders and processing them through a till. Cash and card transactions.
- Proving table service where possible.
- Sales driven, keen to up-sell and cross-sell.
- Making drinks in line with specifications.
- Coaching and supporting new team members.
- Supporting other hotel colleagues and helping out in other areas of the hotel when it's needed.
This is a part time role only.