Catering jobs in St Albans

Job Title: Food and Beverage Assistant (FT and Casual)
Location: Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS
Reports to: Food & Beverage Director
Shifts: Full-time hours or casual hours including evenings and weekends

The Opportunity:

We are looking for Food and Beverage Assistants, who will play a crucial role in providing a high level of service at weddings, corporate conferences, and various other events, ensuring our guests receive the highest standard of hospitality.

We offer both permanent, full-time positions as well as Casual positions. This role offers a chance to expand your knowledge and discover your strengths.

Please note that applicants must be 18 or over due to the handling of alcohol.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage warmly with guests, providing exceptional service
• Serve food and drinks to guests
• Set up dining spaces for various services, including weddings and afternoon teas
• Clear dining spaces promptly and efficiently after service

Candidate Profile:

• Proven customer service skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Previous experience in banqueting and/or catering is essential (Minimum of 3 years)
• Professional and hygienic personal presentation.
• Hold a full UK driving licence with your own vehicle to commute as we do not have public transport links

Employee Benefits/Perks:

• 20 days of paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (For FT Colleagues)
• Complimentary staff meals while on duty
• Free access to onsite gym and pool facilities
• Company pension scheme (For FT Colleagues)
• Opt-In – Private Health Care, Health Cash Plan (For FT Colleagues)
• Life Insurance (For FT Colleagues)
• Income Protection (For FT Colleagues)

Join us at Ashridge House and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in hospitality. Apply today to embark on an exciting career journey with us!

About Ashridge

Ashridge House is an award-winning Grade 1 listed neo-gothic mansion with extensive meeting and event facilities comprising 190 bedrooms, over 30 meeting rooms, 55 syndicate rooms, 7 function rooms and 190 acres of historic parkland and gardens. Delivering the highest standard of service to everyone who visits, dines, and stays with us is a fundamental part of our ethos and key to growing the business.

When you join Ashridge House, you join a community from unique backgrounds, all united by pursuing excellence in service and hospitality. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. Ashridge House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, disability, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berkhamsted HP4 1NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Can you commit to flexible shifts across days, evenings and weekends?
• What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
• Catering: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person