Seasonal Food & Beverage Assistant – Braye Beach Hotel
Location: Alderney, Channel Islands
Salary: £13.82 per hour + service charge + excellent staff benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Seasonal | 5 days out of 7
Come and join our Team...
We are currently seeking an active and enthusiastic Seasonal Food & Beverage Assistant at Braye Beach Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Tucked away on the edge of Alderney’s pristine white sands, with the turquoise waters of Braye Bay just steps away, Braye Beach Hotel isn’t just a stunning escape for guests - it’s an inspiring place to build your career in luxury hospitality.
From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense that time slows down here. Whether guests are soaking up uninterrupted sea views from our popular sun terrace, spotting wildlife in the fresh island air, or simply unwinding in beautifully appointed rooms, every moment at Braye Beach is about comfort, tranquillity, and unforgettable service.
As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you will help create an exceptional impression from the moment our guests dine with us, delivering service that reflects true luxury and sophistication. With impeccable attention to detail, you’ll present our dining areas to the highest standards, serve premium food and beverages with confidence and warmth, and ensure every table is perfectly set. You’ll support the smooth running of our restaurants, bars, and lounges, from preparing curated drink selections to maintaining an elegant and welcoming atmosphere throughout each service.
Your commitment to excellence will contribute to an unforgettable, magical experience for every guest. A true team player, you’ll take initiative, uphold our service standards with pride, and work closely with colleagues to maintain our reputation for exceptional hospitality.
This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including weekends on a rota basis, 35 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary package of £13.82 per hour, plus a share of service charge.
- Staff live in accommodation is available for £226 per week, inclusive of all meals & bills.
- Uniform and meals on shift provided.
- Pro rata equivalent of 29 holidays per annum
- Use of Health club facilities, including gym & swimming pool (restrictions apply).
- An opportunity to work in a luxury environment with our talented team on the beautiful island of Alderney.
- A chance to meet new people, make new friends and have a memorable summer season working within Hand Picked Hotels.
Are you Hand Picked?
- We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operates smoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend and return to time and time again.
- The role of a Food and Beverage Assistant involves preparing food and beverage service areas to Hand Picked Hotels standards ensuring high standards of presentation are always maintained.
- You will be expected to be able to hold a good level of knowledge regarding food menu items and availability, including main ingredients, allergens and preparation style.
- Be able to offer accurate and enticing product descriptions with recommendations based on guest preferences.
- We want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyond naturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standards and pay attention to all the details.
Who we are…
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.
Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.
Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Food & Beverage Assistant looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Braye Beach Hotel and apply now.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
