Debden Grange is looking for a Hospitality Assistant to work on a Bank (zero hour contract) within our onsite restaurant/bar. The ideal candidate will be able to cover ad-hoc shifts to cover holiday/sickness and have a passion for customer service and a genuine desire to enhance the dining experience for our residents.
As a Hospitality Assistant in our retirement village, you will play a key role in ensuring that our residents receive exceptional service during meal times.
We pride ourselves on offering excellent service and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Greet residents warmly as they arrive at the dining area
- Assist residents with seating and provide menus
- Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
- Serve meals and beverages in a timely manner
- Ensure that residents' dietary preferences and restrictions are accommodated
- Clear tables and reset them for the next service
- Provide friendly and attentive service to residents throughout their meal
- Collaborate with kitchen staff and other waitstaff to ensure smooth operation of the dining area
- Handle residents' concerns or special requests with professionalism and courtesy
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the dining area
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a hospitality setting or in a customer service role preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Compassionate and patient demeanour
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Must be over 18 years old
In return we offer a number of benefits including, pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering and wellbeing days and much more!
