Job Ref: HOL1241
Branch: Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre
Location: Holiday Inn Manchester City , Manchester
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and Fantastic Benefits
Contract type: Casual
Hours: Part Time
Posted date: 17/08/2026
Closing date: 17/09/2026
Food Beverage Assistant
Create memorable dining experiences and deliver outstanding service in the heart of Manchester.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with people and have experience in a busy Food Beverage or bar environment, you’ll feel right at home at Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre.
We’re a busy 4-star hotel with a vibrant Food Beverage operation, including our restaurant, bar and events spaces. We’re now looking for a Food Beverage Assistant to join our team and help create memorable experiences for every guest.
What You’ll Do
Food Beverage Service
- Welcome guests warmly and deliver friendly, attentive and professional service
- Take food and drink orders accurately and confidently
- Prepare and serve food and beverages to a consistently high standard
- Support restaurant, bar, breakfast and event service as required
- Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness and service throughout the operation
- Make recommendations and identify opportunities to upsell and enhance the guest experience
Guest Experience
- Ensure every guest feels looked after from arrival through to departure
- Answer questions about our food and drinks offering confidently
- Respond positively and professionally to guest requests
- Resolve any issues quickly and appropriately, escalating where necessary
Teamwork Operations
- Work closely with the wider Food Beverage and hotel teams to ensure smooth service
- Set up, maintain and clear restaurant, bar and event areas
- Support colleagues during busy periods and events
- Follow hotel procedures and maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience in a Food Beverage, restaurant, hotel or bar environment
- Previous bar experience is highly desirable
- A friendly, confident and professional approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering excellent guest experiences
- The ability to stay calm, organised and focused in a busy environment
- Flexibility to work across different Food Beverage areas and shifts
What You Get
- Discounts across retail, restaurants entertainment
- Free onsite gym + online fitness portal
- Global IHG Friends Family hotel discounts
- Meals provided on duty
- Opportunities for development and career progression
- Recognition and upselling incentives
If you’re enthusiastic, guest-focused and have experience in Food Beverage, particularly within a bar environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is a 4 star 298 bedroomed Hotel located in the City Centre, less than a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Railway Station, with 12 event rooms that cater up to 150 people, along with two canal side terraces for outside events.
