Food & Beverage Placement (1 Year) – Lainston House, Winchester

16 hours ago


Winchester SO LT, United Kingdom Exclusive Collection Full time

Job Introduction

Food & Beverage Placement (1 Year) – Lainston House, Winchester
A career in hospitality – where every detail tells a story.

Lainston House in Winchester, a part of the Exclusive Collection, is a 17th-century country house full of character and charm. With its walled kitchen garden, cookery school and award-winning dining, it is a place where heritage, authenticity and exceptional hospitality come together to create memorable guest experiences.

You will join us as a Food & Beverage Placement student, undertaking a one-year rotational placement across our Food & Beverage operation. This role offers hands-on experience across our restaurants, bar and conference & banqueting spaces, giving you a broad understanding of hospitality operations while developing practical skills in service, guest interaction and teamwork.

  • Competitive placement salary
  • Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
  • Free meals while on duty
  • Free parking
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
  • Opportunities to learn, develop and gain exposure across multiple departments within the Exclusive Collection
Key Responsibilities
  • Rotate across Food & Beverage outlets including restaurants, bar and conference & banqueting
  • Deliver warm, attentive service to guests across a variety of dining and event settings
  • Develop strong product knowledge in food and beverage offerings
  • Support restaurant and bar service, including table service and guest interaction
  • Assist with conference and event setup, service and breakdown
  • Support banquet service including plated meals, canapé receptions and drinks service
  • Assist with conference refreshments, buffets and meeting room setups
  • Follow service standards, health & safety and food hygiene procedures
  • Work collaboratively with team members across departments
What We're Looking For
  • Currently studying a relevant degree in Hospitality or Hotel Management
  • Passion for delivering positive guest experiences
  • Interest and enthusiasm for Food & Beverage operations
  • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with guests and colleagues
  • Willingness to learn, rotate across departments and take on new challenges
  • Previous Food & Beverage or hospitality experience is helpful but not essential

We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression and a culture where people who share our values can thrive. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know. Apply today and start building your hospitality career with Lainston House.



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