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Part-time General Assistant ***staff accommodation available in Dorset***
Incredible Benefits
We are looking for a Part-time General Assistant F&B. As a General Assistant you will support the smooth operation of both Front of House and Kitchen departments, ensuring a seamless guest experience from preparation to service. We are looking for someone who has excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and has previous experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel environment.
Location: Acorn Inns Dorset
Employment Type: Flexible &/ or part time contract
Working Pattern: Shift work
Salary: £12.21 per hour + service charge
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.
We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.
The charming Acorn Inn transports you to the pages of a Thomas Hardy novel, as this 16th century coaching inn features in Tess of the d’Urbervilles. This four star hotel has 10 rooms, an award-winning restaurant and bar, a skittles alley.
Key Responsibilities Of a General Assistant
* Deliver memorable experiences to our guests through emotional engagement and attention to detail.
* Be fully familiar with all menus and products offered.
* Prepare and clean tables to the highest standard.
* Take food and drink orders with warmth and professionalism.
* Maintain impeccable cleanliness and hygiene across all food service areas.
* Assist with handling in-house telephone calls, guest messages, and reservations, following company standards.
What are we looking for?
* Has previous experience in a similar F&B or hospitality role, ideally within a luxury hotel or fine dining environment
* Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Is detail-oriented and takes pride in delivering high standards
* Demonstrates a genuine passion for providing exceptional guest experiences
* Is flexible and able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced setting
* Works well as part of a team and supports colleagues whenever needed
* Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow within the role
What’s in it for you?
* Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
* Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
* Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
* Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
* Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
* 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
* Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
* Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
* Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
* Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
* Social and team building events per hotel.
* Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
* Free meals on duty.
* Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.
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