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Apprentice Food & Beverage Assistant

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary
£212.00 per week
Closing date
1 Nov 2021

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Job Details

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage: £212.00
  • Working week: You will work a shift pattern over 5 days in a seven day working week.
  • Total hours per week: 40.00
  • Expected duration: 15 months
  • Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)
  • Positions: 1 available

Your duties will include:

  • When in the restaurant to ensure that special occasions for all residents and non-residents when notified are reacted  upon so that all departments are aware and the necessary level of acknowledgement is on their table.
  • To provide a warm welcome to every customer of the Hydro Hotel.
  • To be confident in your knowledge of all hotel facilities, all food and beverage outlets and the hotel layout
  • To liaise with the Restaurant Manager and their assistant to discuss all operational matters
  • To be aware of all training requirements regarding food hygiene, health and safety, and be aware of the regulations relating to alcohol sales and control
  • To ensure that all equipment is requested in a timely manner and that all existing equipment is stored securely, maintaned and used correctly
  • Ensuring that client expectations for their event are met and if possible exceeded in order to encourage repeat business for the hotel
  • To assist in both the lounge and banqueting departments when requested to by restaurant manager/food and beverage manager
  • To ensure the correct charging of services to guest accounts when they dine in the Crystal restaurant
  • To promote wine sales with the Crystal restaurant 
  • Attend organised training sessions focusing on food and wine service as directed by the restaurant manager
  • to ensure that you are always on time for your shift having clocked in and then out at the end of your shift.
  • to be fully conversant with all aspects of health and safety which affect you and your colleagues/guests whilst undertaking work activities as detailed in our Employee Safety Handbook
  • To carry out any other reasonable request by senior management
  • To assist in the stock taking of all crockery, cutlery and glassware in the Food and Beverage departments raising the necessary orders to maintain stock levels in line with business expectations
  • To promote high levels of customer care through leadership, training and direction
  • To keep up to date with new working practices/trends for service delivery in food and beverage operations paying particular notice of what hotels are doing in Eastbourne
  • To represent the Hydro Hotel in a positive manner both at work and off duty relaying any potential business opportunities to the sales team
  • Take an active role in all hotel activities you are included in providing constructive feedback on initiatives an dideas when asked.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

We are looking for:

  • Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
  • Manual dexterity
  • Confidence with IT
  • Ability to handle payments
  • Ability to deal with personal or sensitive information confidentially
  • Domonstrate a willingness to learn

Personal qualities

We are looking for:

  • Punctuality
  • Confidence when meeting people
  • Ability to talk clearly and have a good command of English
  • Smart personal appearance with good personal hygiene
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to take instructions and act on them
  • Not afraid to ask questions if you don't understand

Desired qualifications

GCSE English and maths would be an advantage

Future prospects

We would like the apprentice to remain with the Hydro Hotel on succssful completion of the apprenticeship or even to progress to the next level.

Things to consider

The hotel will provide you with:

  • Black Waistcoat and tie

You will need to provide

  • a long-sleeved white shirt
  • Black shoes
  • Black socks or tights
  • black trousers or skirt

About the employer

The Hydro Hotel has been welcoming guests for over 125 years and we pride ourselves on the level of high quality customer service we offer to all our clients.  The Hydro Hotel has 82 letting bedrooms, a stylish dining experience in the Crystal Restaurant, the Conservatory Restaurant for ligher meals and afternoon tea and a range of function rooms for private meetings, business events, family gatherings and weddings.

The grounds of the hetel include a wedding gazebo, croquet lawn andoutdoor heated swimming pool.

Employer

Hydro Hotel Eastbourne Plc

Address

Mount Road

Eastbourne

BN20 7HZ

Training

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

You will be working full time in the hotel and have 20% of your paid time in 'off the job' learning which will include time with your tutor/assessor on a one to one basis.  You will work towards the End Point Assessment which will include:

  • Multiple Choice Test
  • Practical Observation in the workplace
  • Business Project to improve the business
  • A professional discussion

You may also have English and/or maths included in your programme

Apprenticeship standard

Hospitality team member
Level 2 (GCSE)

Company

Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.

East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.

Did you know?

East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.

Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.

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If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
030 300 39871
Location
ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB

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