Food and Beverage Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Middleton Hall have a fantastic opportunity for a Food & Beverage Assistant to join us.
We’re a friendly community set within 45 acres of stunning grounds and we welcome applications from those who share our values and wish to be part of something special - helping our residents live their lives to the full.
The Opportunity:
- Permanent contract
- 32 hours per week across 4 x days per week
- Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota
- £10.75 per hour
- Working as part of the team
The Role:
- Meeting & greeting residents, their families/friends, fellow co-owners and any other visitors to Middleton Hall
- Working across our Orangery & Restaurant you will take & process orders, serve both food & drinks but also be keen to grow & develop within the role and with the company
- Directly involved in the bookings/set up of functions and events and of course assisting on the day
- Involved in stock control, contacting suppliers to place orders along with plenty other administrative tasks
- Operating a till system & PDQ machine
- General housekeeping - clearing tables, washing up & ensuring the highest standards of service at all times
About our Front of House service:
From a coffee and a catch up with friends in the
Orangery café to dining in style in our restaurant, our friendly kitchen and hospitality team provide a mouth-watering menu of freshly prepared food and can also cater for special events and celebrations.
Enjoy home-made food using locally-sourced
Ingredients.
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To apply please send us your CV (and covering letter) or download and complete our application form returning either via email
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents. We expect all co- owners and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure & barring service check (DBS) will be sought.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32 per week
Salary: £10.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Darlington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food and Beverage Assistant roles across Middleton Hall Retirement Village's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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