F&B Assistant in England

This is a great opportunity to take the first steps in your hospitality career and work as part of the Food & Beverage Team with Surya Hotels. In a new era in hospitality, make your mark and really drive it forwards, embracing our ‘Ownership with Personality’ values.

The Ridings Restaurant & Rooms offers a charming blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both dining and relaxation. The restaurant, featuring authentic wooden beams and contemporary design, provides a cosy yet sophisticated setting for a memorable meal. Across the site, we offer 65 stylish guest rooms that combine classic character with modern amenities, ensuring a refined and restful stay. Set amidst 55 acres, The Ridings is located within the grounds of a Grade II Listed Georgian mansion house. The mansion house itself is currently undergoing restoration as part of a two-year project, which will add to the estate’s unique charm.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Has a positive, can-do attitude towards customers and other team members.
• A genuine enthusiasm for learning about all things food and drink — including spirits, wines, cocktails, and delivering the “perfect serve”.
• A willingness to understand different food styles and service standards, learn the menus, and confidently explain dishes to customers.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of interacting with guests in a lively, fast-paced environment.
• The ability to deliver great service — taking orders, serving food and drink, processing payments, and ensuring every guest has an excellent experience.
• Commitment to meeting site service standards and working effectively as part of the team.
• A developing or good understanding of preparing coffees and serving alcohol and wine in both bar and restaurant settings.
• Availability to work opening and closing shifts, including weekends and bank holidays on a pro-rata basis.
• A willingness to continue your development through in-house and external training sessions.

Now you know what we are looking for in a Food & Beverage Team, below is what we offer you:

Benefits

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – helping our hospitality team through any difficult times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Stream – we offer the ability to access your wages as you earn them, or save as you earn too!
• Discounts up to 50% on meals and stays across the whole group around the UK.
• Development programmes to support you grow into a Hospitality Superstar with clear progression pathways, internal promotions and access to apprenticeships.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Bus saving scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Inclusion in tronc scheme - tips!
• Free on-site parking - where available.
• AE pension.
• Company Events.

As a Company within Flying Trade Group's family of businesses we own and run 13 hotels and bars throughout East Anglia and Surrey. We're a diverse and dynamic Group, come join us!