Job Ref: INT23786
Branch: Mercure Maidstone Great Danes
Location: Mercure Maidstone Great Danes, Nr Maidstone
Salary/Benefits: £12.21 per hour
Contract type: Casual
Hours: Part Time
Hours per week: 0
Posted date: 28/08/2025
Closing date: 30/09/2025
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
* Wagestream – 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
* free staff parking
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.
Set amongst 26 acres of beautifully landscaped private gardens, the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is the ideal location for a relaxing stay. Guests can enjoy a visit to the historic Leeds Castle, which is located just a stone throw from the hotel, and return to indulge in a meal of internationally inspired cuisine in The Arts Brasserie. Those looking to unwind can find solace in the Feel Good Health Club.
This hotel boasts some of the finest conference facilities in the area and is ideal for a short break, located in extensive grounds next to Leeds Castle. Further to this, Bluewater, one of Europe's largest shopping centres, is just over 20 miles away. The Channel ports and Eurotunnel are less than an hour away from the hotel, making an onward journey simple. Guests looking to remain close can enjoy a stroll in the hotel's extensive landscaped gardens before returning to the peaceful calm of the hotel.
The hotel is just five miles from Maidstone East railway station. Bluewater shopping centre is 23.5 miles away. The historic Leeds Castle is just next door. Ashford Eurostar terminal is 17 miles away and London is an hour by train.