Job Title: Food and Beverage General Assistant
Location: The Victoria at Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea
Salary: £9.50 per hour for applicants over 18
Job Type: Full or Part-Time, Permanent
The Company:
Our vision is to be the UK’s most pioneering and sustainable rural estate.
The Holkham Estate extends over 25,000 acres. The land and property-based activities include residential and commercial lettings, property development, arable and vegetable farming, forestry, country sports, an inn, a holiday park, beaches, car parks, admissions, cafes, shops, concerts and events
Overview:
The role of the Food & Beverage General Assistant is to provide a consistently high standard of customer service for customers throughout their visit to the Victoria. In a highly competitive sector where a great reputation and consistently high standards determine success, it is essential that the service, cleanliness and presentation of the Victoria is faultless. Attention to detail and an ability to work diligently will be essential. You will be required to work to a weekly rota. As a Food & Beverage General Assistant subject to performance you will have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area and join our NVQ program for professional development.
Key Duties:
- To take responsibility for your allocated role for that shift
- To be clear on what is expected of you and seek help from the Duty Manager or Supervisor if you are not sure.
- To be able to identify and set objectives for your own development
- To ensure that the initial daily tasks for your designated area of work are completed to agreed timescales and standards set out in the SOP manual
- To ensure you remember important daily information such as menu changes, shortages or special guests or requests
- To ensure that you remain aware and alert to customer’s needs at all times minimizing waiting times, responding to those trying to catch your attention and communicating with customers to help manage their expectations.
- To respond to customers quickly, politely and efficiently at all times even when busy
- To work efficiently, using any “quiet time” to carry out daily tasks
- To ensure that you use the checklists relevant to your department
- To be flexible and responsive enough to support other members of the Victoria team so that a high level of service is consistently delivered to the customer and we operate as one team
- To always look for opportunities to exceed customer expectations and make a positive contribution to The Victoria and Holkham Estate
- To respond to customer complaints professionally, seeking assistance from the Duty Manager as required
- To identify issues and feedback any concerns with solutions to the Management Team
- Assist in the management of stock loss and wastage by adhering to processes and controls
- Assist in ensuring all EHO, Fire Regulations, Licensing and COSHH requirements and standards are met
- #To develop and maintain a high knowledge of The Victoria and Holkham Estate so you are able to provide guests with information and advice
- To promote our visitor attractions and events
- To adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety policy at all times
About you:
- Initiative, energy, enthusiasm and persistence
- Excellent communication skills
- High standards of personal presentation
- Attention to detail and a desire to get things right
- Team player
- Flexibility, a positive attitude and an ability to work calmly under pressure
- A commitment to develop your understanding and to demonstrate the 5 Holkham Behaviours
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Catering, Café, Food and Beverage Assistant, Waiter, Assistant, Bar Tender, Waitress, Serving Assistant, Catering Assistant, General Assistants will also be considered for this role.
