Food & Beverage Assistant

Join our Food & Drink team and help deliver warm, attentive service across The WinePress Restaurant, the bar and our events spaces. Flexible shifts, full training and a team that looks after each other.

Department
Food & Drink
Contract
Full time or part time
Hours
Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends
Pay
From £12.71 per hour plus tronc
Location
Tombland, Norwich

About the role

As a Food & Beverage Assistant you will be part of the team that looks after guests in The WinePress Restaurant, the bar and our events spaces. From breakfast service to private dinners and weddings, you will help make every visit to Britain’s oldest hotel feel warm, relaxed and memorable.

What you will do

  • Welcome guests and serve food and drinks to a high standard across the restaurant and bar
  • Set up and clear for breakfast, lunch, dinner and private events
  • Build a confident knowledge of our menus, wines and allergen information
  • Work closely with the kitchen and events teams so service runs smoothly
  • Keep work areas clean, safe and ready for the next service

What we are looking for

  • A friendly, positive manner and pride in looking after people
  • Restaurant or bar experience is welcome but not essential, as full training is provided
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
  • A team player who stays calm when service is busy

What we offer

  • Flexible shifts that fit around you
  • Full training and support to progress your career
  • Meals on duty and a share of tronc
  • Staff rates on rooms, dining and events
  • Paid holiday and a workplace pension

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How to apply

Ready to join the team?

Apply online in a few minutes. Send us your CV and a short note about why you would like to join the Food & Drink team, and we will be in touch to arrange an informal chat.

What to include

  • Your CV or a short bio
  • Your availability, including weekends
  • Any hospitality experience
  • When you could start
  • How best to reach you