Castle Green Hotel, Kendal
The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal is a four-star, 99-bedroom hotel with restaurant, bar, 6 conference rooms, 2 banqueting suites, pub on site, leisure club and treatment rooms.
Are you looking to earn some extra cash in the run up to Christmas? We have vacancies for casual staff to work during our busy winter season including our popular weekend Christmas event nights. Staff receive enhanced pay when required to work on function bars past 6pm.
Job Overview
We are looking for Casual Food & Beverage Assistants to provide exceptional service to our guests in all areas of the hotel including working in our Restaurant and Pub and across Events, Conference & Banqueting.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will :
* have a passion for providing excellent customer service.
* have a friendly approachable manner.
* be a strong team player.
* be over 18 years old due to requirement to approve the sale of alcohol
No experience is necessary but is desirable.
Main Responsibilities
* Assist in preparation and setting up of dining and event areas.
* Welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner.
* Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
* Serve food and beverages to guests ensuring timely and courteous service.
* Communicate and collaborate with Kitchen and F&B colleagues to ensure excellent smooth service.
* Maintain knowledge of the menu and our products, including ingredients and preparation methods to assist customers with any questions or concerns.
* Maintain cleanliness and organisation of F&B areas, including clearing tables and resetting them, vacuuming etc.
* Assist with inventory management, stock rotation and replenishment.
* Assist with waste management, disposal and recycling.
* Take payment for food and beverage and follow company guidelines on cash and card handling.
* Hand in lost property found.
* Handle guest inquiries and complaints with a positive solution-based approach. Reporting to and seeking assistance from senior team members when required.
Contract & Hours
Casual.
Pay: £10.50 (age 18-20), £ and over), £13.00 for function bar shifts.
Must be over 18 due to sale of alcohol.
Castle Green Values
* Team Work - We are committed and supportive of each other
* Excellence - We are proud to create memorable experiences which exceed expectations
* Passion - We are enthusiastic and dedicated to being the best in everything we do.
Castle Green Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* Stunning location
* Birthday voucher towards hotel dinner
* Half price membership at Pulse Health & Fitness
* 20% off beauty treatments
* Reduced rates at other Legacy, Best Western and Lake District Hotel Association hotels
* Staff events
* Fourth HR - online system for holiday booking and payslips
* Hospitality Action - 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Five Year Club with additional benefits
* Online Learning Platform
* Cycle to Work Scheme
If you are a committed team player with passion and enthusiasm to create excellent memorable experiences for our customers, we would love to receive your application.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £10.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person