Food & Beverage Assistant

Location Description

Crowne Plaza Reading East is a modern, luxury 4-star hotel offering stylish bedrooms, the 2 AA Rosette Caprice Restaurant & Terrace, Monty’s Bar & Lounge, and the Esprit Wellness & Spa with pool, gym, and treatment facilities.

The hotel also features state-of-the-art meetings and events spaces for up to 260 delegates and is conveniently located near the M4 and Winnersh Triangle station, with easy access to Reading, Heathrow, Windsor Castle, and Legoland.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Food & Beverage Assistant to join our Restaurant. Somone who embodies trust and reliability, taking ownership of tasks with originality and versatility. Their passion for hospitality is reflected in their warm smile, ensuring guest loyalty through integrity and excellence. They embrace the diverse needs of guests, demonstrating unwavering dedication to providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have a good knowledge and understanding of the preparation and service of all products within the food and beverage department.
• Ensure the restaurant is laid and prepared in line with the service standards.
• Keep all food and beverage areas clean and presentable at all times by assisting in general cleaning tasks.
• Maximise on commercial opportunities within your department by taking every opportunity to upsell.
• Suggest ideas for department and hotel improvement/innovation.
• Ensure all equipment is used in a safe and correct manner in line with company guidelines and risk assessments.
• Deal with customer queries or concerns in a professional manner.
• Implement action on Hygiene Audits in order to enhance the environment and achieve positive consistent results.
• Ensure good working relationships with all colleagues in your department and hotel.
• Present yourself well-groomed and in full uniform as per the company standards.

At TROO Hospitality, we cherish and uphold our core values of Loyalty, Integrity, Versatility, and Excellence, and we eagerly seek individuals who exemplify these values in all aspects of their work.

Troo Benefits

• Food & Beverage Discounts: Calling all foodies! Enjoy mouthwatering discounts at our restaurants and bars.
• Employee Discount Rates: As a TROO Hospitality team member, you get exclusive access to unbeatable travel discounts at our hotels and across the IHG portfolio. Extend the adventure to your loved ones with Friend and Family Rates, making your travel dreams a reality at unbeatable prices.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being, which is why we offer an Employee Assistance Programme to provide support and guidance when life throws its curveballs. Consider it your trusty sidekick in times of need.