Job Description

Food and Beverage Assistant
We are looking for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our team at Rivendale Lodge Retreat in Ashbourne, Derbyshire . Hourly rate rate of 12.21.
This is a seasonal position to work part time hours. This will be 20 hours across 3-4 variable days which will include a Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.
Company overview:
Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!
About the role
Main Responsibilities:
The successful Food and Beverage Assistant will:
Become an integral part of the Front of House team, contributing to a welcoming and professional guest experience.
Take food and drink orders accurately and deliver them promptly.
Serve food and beverages efficiently, ensuring quality service and guest satisfaction.
Assist with clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables within the restaurant.
Maintain cleanliness and presentation of all bar and restaurant areas to a five-star standard.
Support accurate and efficient stock rotation and restocking of service areas.
Handle cash transactions accurately using the EPOS system.
Assist with the swift collection of glasses and tableware to maintain a tidy and professional environment.
Work collaboratively with team members to uphold company standards and exceed guest expectations.
Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar Food and Beverage or hospitality role is preferred.
Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Strong teamwork and communication skills with a customer-focused attitude.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
A driving licence and the ability to drive is advantageous for travel to and from the resort.
Desirable Attributes:
Passion for providing excellent customer service.
Flexible to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
What's in it for you:
Competitive rate of pay.
Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
Food discount across all resorts.
Discounts on spa treatments.
*'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
*Company employee sick pay.
Compassionate leave pay.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
Cycle to work scheme.
MediCash cash plan.
*Subject to terms and conditions
About the company
We strive to set the standard, with a range of five-star destinations across the UK offering holiday breaks, holiday home ownership, and much more.
We employ and reward the very best talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. And that's how we seek out future potential too, recruiting from the widest available pool. Our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for some roles, we are not always able to contact every applicant individually.
Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills
• Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills

Desired Criteria

• A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
• Similar previous experience is preferred

Skills you'll need

Skills Required