Job Ref: INT23925
Branch: Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel
Location: Mercure Brighton, Brighton
Salary/Benefits: NMW applicable to age
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Hours per week: 0
Posted date: 22/09/2025
Closing date: 24/10/2025
Who are we?
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include
* Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
* Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa
* Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
* 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
* Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
* Staff meals on duty
A day in the life of…
As Food and Beverage Assistant you'll be responsible for ensuring that guests have a positive, first class dining experience. You'll greet guests, take orders, serve food and drinks, and handle payments. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and organised dining area, restocking supplies, and assisting with food preparation as needed whilst working agilely to support the rest of the wider business. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail are essential for this role and you'll always work with Aimbridge's four pillars of Food and Beverage in mind: People, Product, Guest, Performance.
What do we need from you?
* Food and Beverage experience isn't essential for this role, but to be successful, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards
* You'll have strong communication skills and the ability to engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner
* An ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other staff members to provide excellent service to guest, being agile in your ability to support colleagues across the hotel
* Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organised dining area
* Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow'
So, click apply today, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.
With incredible seafront views, the 4 star Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel is the ideal place to stay when visiting this historic city. The Grade 2 listed hotel is a grand Victorian landmark with period features, including stuccoes Regency frontage, original mirrors, chandeliers and a high ceilinged ballroom for celebrations. An ideal stay for both families and couples, it brings some 19th century elegance to your stay in Brighton.
Coastal, our onsite bistro-style restaurant, bar and terrace sits on the stunning seafront and is the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner with friends; enjoy a sociable dining experience centred around locally caught seafood, fresh and the finest flavours. The hotel is also suited for business stays, weddings, meetings and events. Our Coast View Suite provides a sea view backdrop for weddings and private events of all types, the famous Bandstand is directly opposite the hotel can be booked for weddings.
Just across the road from the promenade, Mercure Brighton Seafront hotel is just a mile from Brighton railway station, with regular services to London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and England's Beautiful South Downs. The A23 is less than a mile away.