Total 136 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS

Are you a talented Chef ready to take the next steps in your culinary career

Sodexo is looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to join our dynamic teams in Belfast!

This is your chance to shine, support our Head Chefs, and contribute to an exceptional dining experience! Serve incredible food (with extra perks on the side).

What you'll bring:

• Assisting in managing kitchen operations, mentoring junior staff and implementing culinary innovations
• Proven experience in a Chef role, with a strong background in supporting Head Chefs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility to adapt to different kitchen environments and the creativity to develop exciting high quality dishes.

What we offer: 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo! 

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Love food? We'll bring something new to the table

• Chef
• CTC security clearance required for this role
• 5 days over 7
• 40 hours per week
• £13.00 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• Full uniform and training provided
• Free parking onsite and good local transport links

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

This stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade working with a highly talented Head Chef

As a Chef de Partie you will be an integral part of the team to lead a section in the kitchen creating the finest dishes and working to the highest of standards.

The key focus of your role is to share your passion for cooking and food with your team and help train and develop them. You will be working in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, however, you will still be required to produce dishes to a high standard.

Main Duties:

Plan and oversee day-to-day running of your section to meet service requirements
Follow all health and hygiene standards
Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs
Sample, smell and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards
Take orders from the Sous Chef and give tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner
Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in the section
Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section and ensures maximum utilization of food
Participate in food production. Portions meats, fish, vegetables and desserts and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
Communicate with and assist back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production
Conduct daily food line inspections in section to ensure quality is maintained.

Requirements:

Ideally NVQ levels 2&3
Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment
Hotel or Restaurant background
Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles
Good understanding of food, hygiene and safety
COSHH knowledge
Good verbal and written English
Computer literate
The right to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits:

Complimentary nights with breakfast, and 50% discount
Team members awards and incentives schemes
Great Training & Development
Complimentary meals whilst on duty

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

Senior Sales Assistant

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our store team as a Senior Sales Assistant.

Our Senior Sales Assistants love working with people, are passionate about our product offer, and enjoy motivating others to get the best out of the team.

We are ideally looking for individuals with previous retail or supervisory experience, but more important is an appetite for driving sales and excellent customer service standards.

As a key holder and a essential part of the store Management team, our Senior Sales Assistants are required to:

• Deliver best in class customer service standards, and manage queues effectively
• Resolve customer queries and complaints satisfactorily
• Have excellent promotion and product knowledge, ensuring the full team are aware and are equipped to up sell our products
• Allocate duties and ensure all staff deliver the required standard of work
• Ensure the security of high value stock and cash
• Understand basic office and store security, and the management of keys etc.

While a firm grounding in basic retailing would be desirable, appropriate training will be available.

We are passionate about supporting, challenging and developing people to be the best they can. With excellent benefits, competitive hourly rates and opportunities to develop and grow, a Senior Sales Assistant position with semichem is a great first step into retail management.

I am looking for a waiter or a waitress to serve customers and the bar. we are a family business. training will be given if necessary part-time or full-time

SSP UK



Chef De Partie at Brew Dog, Belfast Grand Central Station.

Pay Rate: £14.00 (+ as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.50 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £15.50 per hour.)

Shift Pattern: 3am-11pm, including weekends.


- Due to some responsibilities within the Chef De Partie role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.


If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.




WHY JOIN SSP AS A CHEF DE PARTIE?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:


- Free Meal: while on shifts.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family App: 20%discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply)
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.


AS A CHEF DE PARTIE YOU’LL:


- Helping with deliveries.
- Preparing meats and vegetables.
- Assisting fellow chefs.
- Assisting in stock rotation.
- Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
- Effective time management for preparation and food service.
- Precise measurement of dish ingredients and portion sizes.
- Executing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
- Confidently cooking completed dishes from the menu.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Chef De Partie!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

SSP UK

Exciting New Opening!!

Work at the NEW! largest integrated transport hub in Ireland!!
Duty Manager at M&S Belfast Grand Central Station
Pay Rate: £13.17 + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.50 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £13.72 per hour.
Shift Pattern: Full-Time 37.5 hours , any 5 days out of 7 from 5.30am
- 11pm, working flexibly across week days, weekends, Bank & Public Holidays.
- Due to some responsibilities within the Duty Manager role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.
- Experience: At least 1 year experience working as a supervisor in a similar retail role is preferred

If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.
We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.
Discover a career with M&S, where quality and excellence meet.Join us in upholding the standards of one of the UK's most beloved brands and contribute to the success of M&S. As part of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer experiences.



WHY JOIN SSP AS A DUTY MANAGER?
At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- 50% discount on your meal while on shift.
- Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply).
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.



AS A DUTY MANAGER YOU’LL:

- Take charge of creating a clean, welcoming atmosphere that surpasses customer expectations, consistently aiming to improve service.
- Guide and support your colleagues, maintaining a safe working environment whilst being the go-to person for day-to-day queries.
- Coordinate team efforts. You'll oversee the unit's opening and closing, ensuring operational excellence, adhering to guidelines, and completing necessary documentation.
- Focus on operational efficiency, staying informed about unit performance, championing improvements and simplifying operations.
- Recognise and celebrate exceptional service within the team, leading by example, promoting inclusivity and motivation.
- Build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and make thoughtful decisions, ensuring the team's success and delivering excellence in customer service.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Duty Manager!
SSP are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

SSP UK

Exciting New Opening!!

Work at the NEW! largest integrated transport hub in Ireland!!
Full-Time Team Member at M&S, Belfast Grand Central Station
Pay Rate: £12.41, regardless of age + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £13.61 per hour.
Shift Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hrs) roles , shift times 5:30am to 11pm. Working 5 days out of 7, flexibly across weekdays, weekends, Bank and Public Holidays.

- Due to some responsibilities within the Team Member role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.

If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.
We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.
Discover a career with M&S, where quality and excellence meet.Join us in upholding the standards of one of the UK's most beloved brands and contribute to the success of M&S. As part of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer experiences.




WHY JOIN SSP AS A TEAM MEMBER?At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply).
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- 50% Discount: Off your meal whilst on duty.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.




AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU’LL:

- Engage with customers and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Bring the SSP values to life.

Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Team Member!
SSP are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

SSP UK



Duty Manager at Starbucks, Belfast Grand Central Station.

Pay Rate: £13.17 (+ as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.50 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £14.67 per hour.)

Shift Pattern: 3am-11pm, including weekends.


- Due to some responsibilities within the Duty Manager role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.


If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.

At Starbucks, you’ll be a part of a global community that values passion, connection, and a love for great coffee. Join us at Starbucks, where your role is more than a job – it's an opportunity to be a barista, artist, and ambassador of our coffee culture.





WHY JOIN SSP AS A DUTY MANAGER?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:


- Free Meal: while on shifts.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family App: 20%discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply)
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.


AS A DUTY MANAGER YOU’LL:


- Engage with customers and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Bring the SSP values to life.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Duty Manager!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

SSP UK



Team Member at Starbucks, Belfast Grand Central Station.

Pay Rate: £12.41 (+ as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £13.61 per hour.)

Shift Pattern: 3am-11pm, including weekends.


- Due to some responsibilities within the Team Member role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.


If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.

At Starbucks, you’ll be a part of a global community that values passion, connection, and a love for great coffee. Join us at Starbucks, where your role is more than a job – it's an opportunity to be a barista, artist, and ambassador of our coffee culture.





WHY JOIN SSP AS A TEAM MEMBER?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:


- Free Meal: while on shifts.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family App: 20%discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply)
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.


AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU’LL:


- Engage with customers and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Bring the SSP values to life.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Team Member!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

Ecolab has an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary along with great company benefits.

About us:

Ecolab UK and Ireland is proud to be a Great Place to Work- Certified™ Company!

The Account Manager role:

Within our industry leading F&B division, this outside sales offers comprehensive chemical products and solutions to meet the needs of customers across the Food, Beverage and Dairy Manufacturing industry. As an Account Manager you will manage a sales budget to achieve sales and expense budget.

What’s in it for you as our Account Manager:


You’ll join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits
A company vehicle and cell phone
A long term, advancing career path in service, sales or management
Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs
Support from a dedicated technical service team
A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection


Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

What you will be doing as our Account Manager:


Managing the Sales Budget of the Accounts in ROI, with an ambition and commitment to achieve double digit growth rates
Improving skills of the sales teams and technical team from our local partners: through professional trainings and field visits at key accounts.
Building and maintaining strong and long-term relationships with your partners in your territory.
Generate and execute sales plans and strategies to close new opportunities within existing customer base, and in major, competitively held accounts, to meet defined territory profit increase goals. Target % sales time will be approximately 30%, both organic and prospecting. Other portion of time is service/ account management.
Work closely with strategic current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales within assigned territory
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives. Work with our corporate managers to deliver the global plan as well as the area manager for the local.


What You'll Need


Fluent in English written and oral.
Deep working experience, dynamic and entrepreneurial (core value).
Willingness to travel 60% of your time in your territory.
Degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.). Other degrees will be considered.
Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
No immigration sponsorship for this role


We welcome applications from people fleeing the situation in Ukraine. If you have the required skills and your status gives you eligibility to work in the country of this job, please apply, and select that you have the right to work, and will not require sponsorship.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

If you think you’re up for the challenge, combined with our first-class training we can make you a winner! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as our Account Manager, click ‘Apply’ now!

Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks!

Belong in a team and thrive in service as a Food Service Assistant, with our dynamic catering team in Belfast - BT1 3HX. Feed our customers and we'll fuel your career. If you are an enthusiastic individual with a passion for bringing a smile to the plate, then we want to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Provide excellent customer service to our corporate colleagues, clients and customers
• Assist in daily food preparation tasks, serving up our mouth watering menus
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of food service areas, including the dining area and kitchen facilities
• Be a team player, collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in food service or hospitality is preferred, but not essential
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Ability to work effectively and a willingness to assist in various tasks needed

What we offer: 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo! 

Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Food Service Assistant

• CTC Security Clearance required for this role
• 5 days over 7
• 30 hours per week
• £12.00 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• Full training and uniform provided
• Free parking onsite and good local transport links

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

The McIntyre Centre in Bishop Auckland is an exciting new development for the Bishop Auckland College Group. Located in the town centre, the iconic Grade II listed building has been at the heart of the community for more than 150 years. Having undergone a beautiful renovation, the McIntyre Centre will be the home to a new restaurant with training kitchen, exhibition and retail space, training facilities including two digital suites, job matching service and workspaces for emerging businesses. The McIntyre Centre will be a central hub supporting young people and adults to develop skills for jobs that are emerging as fantastic new ventures and visitor attractions open in the local area.

About the role:
You will have the opportunity to create seasonal changing menus and new dishes, with the freedom to express your own creative identity and will benefit from brand new equipment in a newly fitted kitchen, whilst mentoring and training young people and adults.

The candidate we are looking for is a dedicated professional with meticulous attention to detail, who thrives in a busy kitchen setting. They will have a passion for cooking and training others to achieve their high standards.

The successful candidate will possess a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, Level 2 Food Safety certificate and Teaching/Assessor qualifications (Assessor qualification to be achieved within 6 months). It is desirable that the candidate will also possess a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts, Level 3 Food Safety certificate, IT qualification, Level 2 Equality & Diversity and First Aid qualification.

Applicants will have a minimum 2 years' experience of working in a kitchen environment, experience of managing a kitchen team and exceptional culinary skills to create high quality dishes for the McIntyre restaurant's menu, with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity.

If you would like further information regarding this role prior to submitting your application, please contact Jennifer Phillips, Head of Community and Careers who would be happy to welcome you for a visit and answer any questions you may have. Please email jennifer.phillips@bacoll.ac.uk

The McIntyre Centre in Bishop Auckland is an exciting new development for the Bishop Auckland College Group. Located in the town centre, the iconic Grade II listed building has been at the heart of the community for more than 150 years. Having undergone a beautiful renovation, the McIntyre Centre will be the home to a new restaurant with training kitchen, exhibition and retail space, training facilities including two digital suites, job matching service and workspaces for emerging businesses. The McIntyre Centre will be a central hub supporting young people and adults to develop skills for jobs that are emerging as fantastic new ventures and visitor attractions open in the local area.

About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to coordinate the efficient and effective operation of McIntyre's hospitality and catering services. You will be part of an exciting new team creating a vibrant hospitality and catering training venue in the heart of the town centre, supporting young people and adults to move into employment in the hospitality and catering sector. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant and retail area, promoting a professional and welcoming atmosphere for every guest.

The candidate we are looking for is a dedicated professional with meticulous attention to detail, who can create a positive welcoming environment for customers. They will have successfully managed front of house and have a passion for training others to achieve their high standards.

The successful candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area, Level 2 Food Safety certificate (to be achieved within 6 weeks) and First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards within 6 weeks). It is desirable that the candidate will also possess an IT qualification and Level 2 Equality & Diversity.

Applicants will have proven experience of coordinating hospitality services and experience of delivering high-quality customer service to guests.

This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity. Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity.

Bishop Auckland College Group is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.

If you would like further information regarding this role prior to submitting your application, please contact Jennifer Phillips, Head of Community and Careers who would be happy to welcome you for a visit and answer any questions you may have. Please email jennifer.phillips@bacoll.ac.uk

The McIntyre Centre in Bishop Auckland is an exciting new development for the Bishop Auckland College Group. Located in the town centre, the iconic Grade II listed building has been at the heart of the community for more than 150 years. Having undergone a beautiful renovation, the McIntyre Centre will be the home to a new restaurant with training kitchen, exhibition and retail space, training facilities including two digital suites, job matching service and workspaces for emerging businesses. The McIntyre Centre will be a central hub supporting young people and adults to develop skills for jobs that are emerging as fantastic new ventures and visitor attractions open in the local area.

About the role:
You will provide support to the Chef Trainer and kitchen trainees, whilst delivering a high-quality food and beverage service. You will be part of an exciting new team creating a vibrant hospitality and catering training venue in the heart of the town centre, supporting young people and adults to move into employment in the hospitality and catering sector.

The candidate we are looking for is a dedicated professional with meticulous attention to detail, who thrives in a busy kitchen setting. They will have a passion for cooking and training others to achieve their high standards.

The successful candidate will possess a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery and Level 2 Food Safety certificate. It is desirable that the candidate will also possess a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, Level 3 Food Safety certificate, IT qualification, Level 2 Equality & Diversity and First Aid qualification.

Applicants will have 2 years' experience of working in a kitchen environment with exceptional cooking skills and an understanding of food safety practices, with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity. Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity.

Bishop Auckland College Group is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.

If you would like further information regarding this role prior to submitting your application, please contact Jennifer Phillips, Head of Community and Careers who would be happy to welcome you for a visit and answer any questions you may have. Please email jennifer.phillips@bacoll.ac.uk

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo

As a Food and Beverage Assistant, you’ll be a face of the hotel, so we want you to bring your warm and friendly personality to work with you every day. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be working as part of a vibrant team to deliver first-class hospitality to our guests in the hotel’s restaurant and bar.

Some of the perks our colleagues enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: get planning that city break you’ve been dreaming of!
• Company-wide recognition scheme: for being your fabulous self, you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Meals on duty
• Talent referral scheme: earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
• We love to get together and celebrate: we regularly host Thank You Week (your hotel could have anything from ice cream trucks to pizza parties) and every year we get dressed up in our fanciest threads to host our Employee Awards Celebration
• The important stuff: access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

If you’re our ideal Food & Beverage Assistant, you will:

• Be yourself!
• Share your positive energy with guests and your team
• Ensure that guests have a great experience in our restaurant and bar, and are leaving with a desire to come back again!
• Have a can-do attitude
• Be confident in speaking with guests and the team – we love building a good rapport

Why come join us?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community. In our business, your hard work and pace is valued so it’s our role to keep you at the top of your game as a Hospitality professional! Our “GROWonline” learning portal ensures you develop the knowledge and skills you need, along with regular coaching and training from your manager. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellness webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

Our Story

Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we operate over 270 hotels across the United Kingdom and Europe. We look after over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland, and being one of the fastest growing hotel groups, we have plans for major expansion over the next few years’; there’s never been a more exciting time to come join us!

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