Food & Beverage Assistant

**Job Ref**:INT24061

**Branch**:Mercure Perth

**Location**:Mercure Perth, Perth, Scotland

**Salary/Benefits**:£12.21 an hour

**Contract type**:Casual

**Hours**:Part Time

**Shift pattern**:06:30am-10am / 17:30pm-22:00pm

**Hours per week**:0-20

**Posted date**:11/10/2025

**Closing date**:13/11/2025

**Who are we?**

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

**What is in it for you?**

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include
- Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa
- Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
- Flexible working opportunities
- Staff meals on duty
- Starting salary above national minimum wage
- Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
- Free staff parking

**A day in the life of**

As Food and Beverage Assistant you’ll be responsible for ensuring that guests have a positive, first class dining experience. You’ll greet guests, take orders, serve food and drinks, and handle payments. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a clean and organised dining area, restocking supplies, and assisting with food preparation as needed whilst working agilely to support the rest of the wider business. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail are essential for this role and you'll always work with Aimbridge’s four pillars of Food and Beverage in mind: People, Product, Guest, Performance.

**What do we need from you?**
- Food and Beverage experience isn't essential for this role, but to be successful, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards
- You’ll have strong communication skills and the ability to engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner
- An ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other staff members to provide excellent service to guest, being agile in your ability to support colleagues across the hotel
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organised dining area
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

**At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’**

The 3-star Mercure Perth Hotel is built into a charming converted 15th
- century watermill and is conveniently located in Perth city centre. With the Scottish Highlands as a backdrop, guests are invited to relax and unwind in one of the hotel 76 contemporary guest rooms, with the Superior room offering luxurious extras. The Brasserie and Lounge Bar offers an expansive menu with comfortable surroundings; a great option after a busy day of exploring.

The historic building makes a great venue for weddings, business meetings and leisure breaks, and suits all types of guests. Away from the hotel, guests won't want to miss the Perth Museum, which is less than a mile away and is easily accessible on foot. The Kinnoull Suite boasts high ceilings and traditional beams and can accommodate up to 120 guests, making it a superb venue for a wedding reception or special event. The scenic gardens also contribute to making this hotel a stunning wedding venue.

The Mercure Perth hotel is 46 miles from Edinburgh Airport and 63 miles from Glasgow. A short drive takes you to botanical paradise, Branklyn Garden, three miles away. Explore Scone Palace, coronation site of Scottish kings, six miles away.