Food & Beverage Assistant

**Job Ref**:INT23915

**Branch**:Mercure Inverness

**Location**:Mercure Inverness, Inverness

**Salary/Benefits**:£12.55 an hour Industry Leading Benefits plus Tips and incentives

**Contract type**:Permanent

**Hours**:Full Time

**Hours per week**:20-30

**Posted date**:22/09/2025

**Closing date**:02/11/2025

**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
- Minimum of 30 days holiday
- Staff meals on dutY
- Starting salary above national minimum wage
- 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’**

Situated in the heart of Inverness vibrant City Centre, Mercure Inverness Hotel boasts a dramatic Highlands backdrop overlooking the peaceful River Ness. This newly refurbished, modern 4-star hotel with its locally inspired interior, is just six miles from world famous Loch Ness, 10 miles from Inverness Airport and only 200 meters from Inverness railway station, making it the perfect base-camp for guests looking to immerse themselves in Scottish culture.

Make sure you treat yourself at the 33 Church Street Bar Brasserie - the new hot spot to eat, drink, meet and socialise in Inverness. Chill out in the bar with a traditional Scotch Whisky or a trendy Pink Gin. Make sure you reserve a window seat Whether you're looking for the perfect Scottish wedding, a family gathering, a meal overlooking the River Ness or space for your next business meeting in the heart of the Old Town, our team can help you organise any event and assist with local knowledge.

Relax overlooking the peaceful River Ness at The Mecure Inverness hotel. The hotel is in a central location just 10 miles from Inverness Airport and 6 miles from Loch Ness. 200 metres from the train station and from the city's pubs and restaurants.