Food and Beverage Assistant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Food and Beverage Assistant, or Food Server is responsible for serving food and assisting with catering duties at banquets, buffets and events. Their duties include assisting with food preparation in the kitchen, keeping buffets fully stocked with fresh dishes and clearing away dirty plates and cutlery. 

 

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Food and Beverage Assistant duties and responsibilities

Food and Beverage Assistants are primarily responsible for providing food and drink to guests. This can involve direct table service or it can involve topping up buffet selections with fresh food, serving guests in the buffet queue or working behind a bar mixing drinks. Their main duties and responsibilities include:

  • Setting up marquees, arranging tables and assisting with the preparation of event spaces
  • Greeting guests as they arrive at the venue, directing guests to tables, providing menus and taking orders
  • Delivering food from the kitchen to guests at the table or to a self-service area
  • Assisting Chefs by washing vegetables, assembling sandwiches, sourcing ingredients from the stock room or plating up dishes
  • Keeping any bar and drink service areas fully stocked with beverages 
  • Taking drinks orders and serving drinks to guests at their table or throughout the venue
  • Opening wine bottles at the table and pouring drinks for guests
  • Wiping down tables and chairs, removing rubbish and clearing event spaces 

 

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Example 1

The role is full time, 5 days per week, Mon to Fri, 6:00am to 2:30pm. The ideal candidate will have worked with food, the serving of, and the preparation of, *within the past 2 years* . Ideally in a Food To Go environment. They will have experience in HACCP and the ability to maintain the highest standards of Food Safety and diligence. They will be expected to increase sales and will be expected to be inventive, particularly introducing new lines. They will also be expected to have a good rapport with customers. Where as the role is primarily a Mon - Fri role, there may be the odd occasion where you will be required to work a weekend. It is a 6am start each morning, so the successful candidate must have exceptional attendance records and timekeeping. Application deadline: 21/06/2021 Expected start date: 28/06/2021 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £9.00 per hour Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to * Belfast BT15 5AB (required) Experience: * catering: 1 year (required) Work remotely: * No

Example 2

*An Exciting Opportunity has arisen at Branston Golf and Country Club for a Food & Beverage Assistant.* *Scope and General Purpose: * Working in a fast-paced environment, our Food & Beverage Assistant must have previous experience of working within the hospitality sector, and be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, and upselling our food and beverages. Flexibility is also a key part of this role, as shifts will be offered around the needs of the business, early mornings and late nights. The zero hours Contract will involve working Monday – Sunday shifts. *Our Ideal candidate will have: * · Excellent customer service skills. · Previous experience of Table Service. · Ability to manage and build multiple relationships with key stakeholders. · Excellent track record of maximising sales and surpassing targets. · Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and prioritise needs. · Integrity and be trustworthy. *If you think you have the skills and ambition to join us, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a CV, Covering Letter and complete the online assessment. (Applications without all 3 x criteria will not be progressed.)* The pay is the National Living Wage. We offer an attractive benefits package including membership to Branston Golf & Country Club. Closing date for applications is Sunday 27th June 2021. If you have not received a reply by Sunday 4th July 2021, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to end the recruitment process early if we receive a high level of appropriate applications, therefore we suggest interested candidates apply early. Application deadline: 20/06/2021 Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Salary: From £4.62 per hour Benefits: * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Gym membership * On-site parking Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends Experience: * catering: 1 year (preferred) Work remotely: * No

Example 3

( Job Number: HOT07G1P ) Work Locations : Hilton Leeds City Hotel Neville Street Leeds LS1 4BX A Food and Beverage Assistant is responsible for working in all areas of Food and Beverage as needed to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while working to achieve departmental targets. This is a part time role working 32 hours a week What will I be doing? As a Food and Beverage Assistant, you are responsible for working in all areas of Food and Beverage as needed to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Food and Beverage Assistant will also be required to take and deliver customer orders and work to achieve departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Able to work in all areas of Food and Beverage including Bar, Restaurant, Room Service and Conference and Events Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner Take and deliver customer orders, consistently demonstrating high levels of customer service Prepare set ups for tables and/or rooms Follow cash handling procedures Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner Up-sell with latest departmental incentives Ensure compliance of brand standards Strive to achieve departmental targets Ensure cleanliness of work areas Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation Comply with local licensing laws Be environmentally aware Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships What are we looking for? A Food and Beverage Assistant serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Positive attitude Good communication skills Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service Excellent grooming standards Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations Ability to work on your own or in teams It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Previous Food and Beverage and/or industry experience Experience with cash handling Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! Schedule : Part-time Brand : Hilton Hotels & Resorts Shift : Full Availability Job Level : Team Member Job : Food and Beverage

What does a Food and Beverage Assistant do?

Food and Beverage Assistants are employed by catering companies to provide assistance with the preparation and service of food and drink at events. A Food and Beverage Assistant can find themselves working at weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals and a diverse range of public and private functions where catering services are required. Food and Beverage Assistants assist with everything from setting up tables before an event to cleaning up the venue once all the guests have left for the evening. 

 

Food and Beverage Assistant skills and qualifications

Food and Beverage Assistant need food service and waiting skills, alongside excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate well with guests. Food and Beverage Assistants also need excellent knowledge of food preparation and hygiene standards. A successful Food and Beverage Assistant candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

  • Ability to provide guests with up-to-date information and directions while attending the function
  • Excellent food service skills, including the ability to carry three plates and to deliver drinks on trays
  • Ability to work well with other team members and to follow directions from supervisors
  • Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and ability to follow basic recipes
  • Excellent knowledge of food and drink pairings, particularly wine pairings
  • Ability to mix cocktails and create drinks to order
  • Knowledge of kitchen cleaning and pot washing equipment, such as industrial sinks or high-pressure hoses
  • Valid food hygiene certificate from the Food Standards Agency

 

Food and Beverage Assistant experience requirements

Food and Beverage Assistants with at least one year of experience in a waitstaff, bar or kitchen environment are ideal candidates for the role. The level of experience needed can vary extensively though. Employers are often able to provide an induction to applicants with the right personality but who may have no prior experience. High-end, luxury catering companies would require more waiting experience than a catering company aimed at mid-range weddings, for instance. 

 

Food and Beverage Assistant education and training requirements

Food and Beverage Assistants require GCSEs in English and maths as a minimum. This demonstrates that they have the ability to communicate and perform basic arithmetic tasks if needed. Formal education or catering training isn’t necessary if the employer offers on-the-job training to applicants. Employers can also look for applicants with an existing skill set who have taken a course in food and beverage service or courses related to hospitality. 

 

Food and Beverage Assistant salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Food and Beverage Assistant in the UK is £8.70 per hour. Salary may be dependent on experience, location and company. 

 

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Food and Beverage Assistant job description FAQs

 

Who does a Food and Beverage Assistant report to?

A Food and Beverage Assistant reports to a Food and Beverage Manager. During the event, the Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for ensuring that Food and Beverage Assistants deliver high-quality customer service to guests while keeping the venue clean and tidy. Food and Beverage Assistants working behind a bar report to a Bar Manager, while employees working in the kitchen report to an Executive Chef. 

 

Is there a difference between Food and Beverage Assistant and Banquet Server?

A Food and Beverage Assistant has wider-ranging responsibilities than a Banquet Server. A Banquet Server is usually only responsible for serving food and drinks at buffets and events, while Food and Beverage Assistant can find themselves working with Chefs, cleaning dishes and performing other kitchen roles as well as serving and waiting. 

 

What qualities should I look for in a Food and Beverage Assistant?

An excellent Food and Beverage Assistant is able to keep to a high standard of work in fast-paced, busy and demanding hospitality environments. A good Food and Beverage Assistant is punctual, confident with guests and able to create an appropriate environment at the venue, be it a corporate event or a birthday party.

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