Job Description

Rooted in ancient farmland in the foothills of Dartmoor, Fowlescombe Farm is a sophisticated agritourismo style escape nestled in a hidden valley. Opening in Spring 2025, our 10 spacious suites enjoy expansive views, generous living spaces and most have private outside spaces. Each has a very distinct character, but all feature the highest standards of contemporary design, combined with the warmth and comforts of home.

Guests are welcomed as family into the life of our working rare breed farm, enjoying intuitive, human service and an authentic farm to table dining experience.

Fowlescombe invites guests to live with the seasons and to experience our unique position just 9 miles from the sea. We work with many local friends to create bespoke adventures for our guests

We are united in our commitment to create a new way of delivering hospitality, treading lightly, doing our best by the land, animals, suppliers and the people who work and stay with us, always extending the warmest of welcomes.

We are seeking an F&B Assistant to join our team.

The F&B Assistant role is to:

Help the team to prepare the Refectory front and back of house in preparation for service.

Understand and memorise the menu offerings each day and be able to speak knowledgeably about the dishes to guests.

To understand and respond to guest needs and requests in a timely manner always keeping in mind our standards of quality and consistency.

Be competent in pouring and creating drinks for guests as and when requested.

Be competent in providing recommendations on wine pairings and drink suggestions for guests.

Providing a courteous and friendly service to all guests and follow procedures for handling any guest complaints.

Working collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth running of the service period.

You will take ownership of your area and work closely with the Host Manager to ensure that we maintain our standards of quality and consistency.

To help prepare picnic equipment as and when needed and to ensure that all items are collected in a timely way and stored appropriately.

Understand and consistently comply with our quality standards and front of house rules, policies and procedures.

Maintain cleanliness standard for front and back of house and storage areas.

Follow opening and closing checklist for refectory and bar.

Follow all HACCP guidelines stipulated in our SSOW/SOP to ensure safe food service.

To comply with the grooming standards of the company and maintain your uniform to ensure that you always look professional and prepared.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Host Manager or manager-on-duty.

To report any hazardous conditions to your line manager or duty manager.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with strong potential for career progression

Possibility for subsidised accommodation.

32 days holiday per year (to include bank holidays)

Free E-Bike scheme for full time staff to assist with transportation.

Opportunity to work with a growing team in a brand new enterprise

Potential for apprenticeships and funded structured training opportunities

Tips fairly distributed throughout the team

Regular staff outings and learning days

Nutritious and substantial "Family Meal" every day

Attributes:

To be over 18 years of age as you will be serving alcohol

Accuracy and professionalism

A passion for sustainable ways of working, travelling and dining and an ability to lead innovations and enhancements of the farm's sustainability ethos.

A hands-on, can-do approach and energy.

Industry trained in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety

Full Driving license

Reliability and responsibility

Being observant and practical

Developing a keen eye for detail

Good personal organisation and planning skills

It's important to us that our workforce reflects the communities from which we employ and we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and communities.

We also recognise the importance of a good work / life balance, so we endeavour to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares whenever this is possible.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you wish to explore.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.62 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person