Restaurant Assistant

16 hours ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Inspired Villages Full time

Inspired Villages is a leading provider of retirement communities, driven by a purpose to build real communities that enhance the lives of residents every day. We are seeking a skilled Food and Beverage Assistant to join our team, working in partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited.

Job Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, serving customers and residents in a professional and friendly manner. As a Food and Beverage Assistant, you will be responsible for setting up the restaurant area, meeting and greeting customers, and presenting a variety of freshly cooked menu options.

Responsibilities
  • Setting up the restaurant area, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for customers
  • Meeting and greeting customers and residents, providing exceptional service
  • Assisting the kitchen team in food preparation, including cooking and plating dishes
  • Serving drinks, including alcoholic beverages, to customers
  • Taking and processing customer orders, both verbally and electronically
  • Processing payments via card and cash
  • Maintaining a clean and tidy bar and restaurant area, adhering to health and safety standards
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Previous experience working in a customer-facing role, preferably within the hospitality sector
  • Self-motivated, personable, and excellent communication skills
  • A flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of approximately £25,000 per annum, based on experience
  • Bupa Health Cashplan, including an employee assistance program
  • Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
  • 28 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day for each year served
  • Holiday buying scheme, allowing extra leave
  • Three volunteering days per year, pro-rata to working days
  • Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
  • Five percent matched pension scheme
  • Retail discounts on various outlets
  • Access to SMART tech
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • A wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking

At Inspired Villages, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support their well-being and career growth.



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