About Restaurant jobs in Newbury

At Donnington & Co, we believe in doing things properly.

Set within the Berkshire countryside, our estate is home to a 111-bedroom hotel and spa, an 18-hole golf course, and our signature restaurant, PRESS. Just across the greens sits The Post Barn, our dedicated venue for events and celebrations.

For us, hospitality isn't a script; it’s remembering a name, knowing how a guest takes their coffee, and making sure every conversation feels natural. We don’t go in for empty gestures; we go in for care, purpose, and doing the job right.

We’re looking for people who take that same pride in their work. In return, we provide the kind of environment where you can actually master your craft. From structured training to genuine career development, we ensure your growth is as well-thought-out as our service. If you believe that hospitality is about the "small things done well," you’ll fit right in.

The Role: Food & Beverage Assistant

We are looking for Food & Beverage Assistants to join our team in the Restaurant on a casual basis.

You don’t need a long CV in hospitality to join us, we’ll provide the training you need to master your craft. We simply ask for people who are reliable, observant, and genuinely enjoy looking after others.

We are looking for team members who will be available to work weekday mornings from 7am until 2pm or weekday evenings from 545pm until 11pm.

Your day as a Food & Beverage Assistant will involve:

• Welcoming guests with a natural, professional manner
• Developing a strong knowledge of our menus to assist with food and drink orders
• Ensuring the restaurant runs smoothly through attentive, polished service
• Supporting your colleagues to maintain our high standards across the estate

Successful candidates should have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience ideally gained in a similar environment
• An interest and appreciation for fine food & wine
• A confident communicator as it is important to liaise with guests and other team members

Why join Donnington & Co as a Food & Beverage Assistant?

We provide an environment where you can actually grow. Beyond the shift, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and your career:

• Fair Pay & Rewards: Competitive hourly rates plus a significant service charge
• Flexibility: Early Pay (on-demand wage access) when you need it
• Perks: High street discounts via Benefit Hub and generous stays at our two hotels, as well as membership discounts, Spa and Golf
• Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Long Service Awards

We also know how to host our own, from summer BBQs to department social events, we make sure our working experience is as rewarding as our guest experience.

If you believe in care, purpose, and doing the job right and you think our Food & Beverage Assistant role is for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Application question(s):

• Are you interested in working morning or evening shifts or both?
• Are you available to commit to our standard shift hours 7am-3pm or 545pm-11pm?
• Are you available to work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Please list any dates you are unable to work during this time.
• What is your primary mode of transport and how long is your commute?
• How many hours per week are you looking to work and are you available to work on weekends?

Work Location: In person