Wivenhoe House Hotel is looking for enthusiastic and friendly Food & Beverage Team Members to join our team.
Wivenhoe House is a beautiful 18th-century, 4-star hotel located close to the picturesque quayside village of Wivenhoe and just minutes from Colchester.
With 40 bedrooms, the 80-cover, one AA Rosette Park Brasserie and a range of event spaces, including the Garden Suite for up to 120 guests, no two days are the same.
We are also home to the Edge Hotel School, with our team supporting and mentoring students studying Hospitality degrees through valuable hands-on experience.
The Role
This is a varied and exciting opportunity to work across a number of areas within the hotel. Depending on the shift, you could be:
- Serving guests in the Park Brasserie
- Delivering Afternoon Tea
- Working behind the bar
- Supporting conferences and meetings
- Helping to deliver weddings and private events
- Setting up event spaces ready for guests
- Providing excellent service throughout the guest experience
As a Food & Beverage Team Member, you will play an important role in ensuring every guest receives friendly, professional and attentive service.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in hospitality, waiting or bar service would be an advantage, but it is not essential. We are looking for people with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service.
You should:
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Be confident communicating with guests and colleagues
- Have a positive and professional approach
- Be able to remain calm and organised in a busy environment
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be reliable, flexible and willing to get involved
- Take pride in delivering a great experience for every guest
Why Join Wivenhoe House?
This is a great opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of hospitality operations, including restaurant and bar service, Afternoon Tea, conferences, weddings and special events.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, with the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience within a 4-star hotel environment.
Working Hours
This is a Casual / On Demand role, with variable hours depending on the needs of the business.
Shifts may include early starts, late finishes, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and holiday periods. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays on a regular basis.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Please note that Wivenhoe House Hotel is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working in a hospitality, restaurant, bar or customer service environment?
- Are you available to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and holiday periods on a regular basis?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
