Job Description
* To be a visual presence in the Club Lounge, in the absence of the Club Lounge Manager.
* To run the shift and allocate daily roles to team members in the absence of the Manager.
* Represent the Club Lounge in any meeting, in the absence of the Manager.
* To ensure that all opening service and closing procedures are carried out during the shift and all company documentation is completed.
* To maintain the cleanliness of all areas to the detailed standards
* To maintain operational stock levels and order as required
* Communicate correctly and professionally with all colleagues.
* Always remain guest focused and ensure the rest of the team do so.
* To be precise with taking and executing orders from guests.
* To handle any issue/complaints appropriately and inform the Club Lounge Manager of the issue and any action taken.
* Take all opportunities to up-sell and create sales daily with all colleagues on duty.
* Be aware of the daily and upcoming business for the department and the resort as a whole.
* To be accountable for all monies and financial payments while on shift.
* To hold pre-shift meetings before every shift in the absence of the Manager, as per specification.
* To be familiar with the menu, breakfast, evening, wine list & bar menu.
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in an Assistant Manager role, ideally within a luxury or high‑volume environment.
* Qualification in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred
* Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
* Experienced in all aspects of restaurant and banquet service.
* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity with proven records in delivering results
* Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
Additional Information
What is in it for you?
* Exclusive Discounts:
o Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
o Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
o 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
* Colleague restaurant
* Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
* You will benefit from training and development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits including pension
* 28 days of holiday including public holidays
* 1-5 days service award based on length of service
* Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
* And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people