Guest Services Assistant - Breakfast Service

Food & Beverage - Holiday Inn Express Leeds East

Contract: Part time
Salary: 12.21

Our hotel is a charming and peaceful retreat nestled just outside the picturesque village of Oulton, conveniently located 4 miles from the vibrant Leeds City Centre. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment characterised by enjoyment, trust, hard work, and unity, allowing us to deliver exceptional guest service to everyone who walks through our doors.

For our guests' convenience, the nearest bus stop, Rothwell Leisure Centre, is conveniently situated directly opposite the hotel, a mere 2 minutes' walk away. Guests can catch buses 189 to Wakefield, 410 to Pontefract, and 168 to Castleford, all making stops in Leeds.

Job Description

This is a part time position of 16 hours per week.
The Guest Services Assistant plays a crucial role on Our Hotel Team as they are often the primary point of contact for guests from start to finish. As a Guest Service Assistant, your focus will be on providing outstanding customer service with a friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient approach. Your goal will be to create unforgettable experiences for our guests by ensuring their needs are met and they have a memorable stay at our hotel.

What We Offer

We want our staff to enjoy coming to work and provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to work in. You’ll develop personally through meeting and working with people from all over the world as we create memorable guest experiences together, and for those keen to develop you’ll have the opportunity to explore the business with various career options. In addition, on offer:

• Free Parking
• Apprenticeship programmes available
• Learning and Development Opportunities available through our Leadership Development Programmes
• Heavily discounted hotel stays and food & beverage discounts at IHG Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
• Uniform provided
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. Giving you access to counselling services, physical wellbeing & financial aid.
• Life Assurance
• 28 holiday days (pro rata for part time)
• Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme

About Us

The life of every Guest Services Assistant we care for is valuable, rich in history and have unique life stories. The team strive to work together and ensure the people who stay with us feel safe, happy and supported. The team are passionate and go above and beyond to help every resident live life to the full.

Role in our Family

When working as a Breakfast Service Guest Services Assistant, you will be the person in charge for the guest journey during our guest’s stay.

You will also;

• Prepare and serve breakfast items in accordance with hotel standards and hygiene regulations
• Assist with light cooking duties such as heating food for buffet service
• Set up, monitor, and replenish buffet stations throughout breakfast service
• Clear and clean tables promptly to maintain a tidy and welcoming dining area
• Provide friendly and attentive service to guests, responding to any requests or queries
• Ensure all food preparation and service areas are kept clean and well-stocked
• Assist with restocking kitchen supplies and carrying out basic food prep tasks

What Happens Next

Does this Role suit your skillset? Apply now, this takes a second, you’ll need to provide some contact details along with a CV. Next, we’ll review your details, and if successful we’ll invite you to meet one of the team to learn more about you, and your experience and let us tell you more about the Splendid Hospitality Group. The Splendid Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident committed employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.