The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning destination with 450+ luxurious rooms and suites, a selection of vibrant restaurants and bars, versatile event and meeting spaces and a relaxing leisure club and spa. Our three exceptional golf courses - including the legendary Brabazon - are celebrated around the world. Whether you're inspired by our iconic fairways, drawn to the tranquillity of the spa, excited by guest-facing roles, or energised by the work behind the scenes, you'll find your place within our dynamic and welcoming team.
The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking an exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, a state-of-the-art leisure club plus a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.
We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 & 2025 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Food and Beverage Department at the Belfry has four main outlets. The Ryder Restaurant boasts 2 AA rosettes and offers a unique dining experience with its live theatre kitchen, serving up to 700 meals daily. Sam's Bar & Kitchen caters to sports enthusiasts with a variety of dishes, accommodating up to 250 guests and serving 500 covers per day, including an outdoor patio during summer. Rocca's restaurant provides a family-friendly atmosphere with Afternoon Teas and Mediterranean cuisine. The Brabazon Bar is a versatile meeting place offering light dishes, Afternoon Tea, and cocktails crafted by skilled mixologists throughout the day.
Salary
The on target earning potential for this role is £12.91 hourly rate, compromising of a base hourly rate of £12.21 plus a qualified estimate of £0.70 gratuities per hour.
About The Role
As a food and beverage assistant, your duties include all those of a waiter or bartender:
To welcome all guests a polite and friendly manner
To deliver a great experience from beginning to end
To confidently talk about our menus, offer upsells and enthusiastically
To take orders from our guests and proactively ensure that all of their needs are met
Cleaning and good hygiene practices are a large part of this role
To work across any of the outlets that are in need of assistance to ensure the smooth running of the resort as a whole.
About You
The Ideal candidate will have experience working within a busy bar or restaurant, but this is not essential as we have a great team that will train you and give you all of the skills you need to be successful. If you do have previous experience that's great, we will take your skills and elevate them in a department where you feel you would be the best fit. For all of our future employees our requirements are…
You are passionate about delivering a fantastic service to our guests
You enjoy engaging in conversation, talking about our products and the resort
You are a natural when it comes to up- selling.
You are outgoing and enthusiastic
You have a can-do attitude and are proactive
You are willing to go above and beyond
You are willing to work individually and as part of a team.
Belfry Benefits
Learning & Development
We invest in our people through hands-on coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of in-house training, supported by our online learning hub, The Belfry Campus. Apprenticeships across multiple roles offer nationally recognised qualifications, while our LEAD development programme supports career progression from entry level to senior leadership. We proudly promote from within wherever possible, with clear development pathways to help you reach your full potential.
Wellness
Your wellbeing matters. In partnership with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and funded counselling, alongside life assurance, 24/7 GP access, health cash plans, and menopause support. Wagestream helps you manage your earnings and savings, while our Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym memberships encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Showing Our Appreciation
We recognise and reward our teams through the Belfry Awards, long service recognition, loyalty rewards, and additional holidays. Enjoy generous discounts across the resort for you, friends, and family, plus everyday savings through Perkbox. Free onsite parking and complimentary meals during shifts are also provided.
Making a Difference
Sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do. Set within 550 acres, we are proud holders of Earthcheck, Green Tourism, and GEO certifications. Our ESG led approach drives meaningful community impact and charitable fundraising, alongside our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Our Values
Working here means being part of a supportive, values driven community. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day - guide how we work, support one another, and succeed together.