Job Duration - Permanent, full time, 40 hours per week with a rota operating on 5 out of 7 days per week. 

Reports to - Restaurant & Bar Manager

Location: The Terrace Restaurant is based at the four red star Montagu Arms Hotel, located in the beautiful village of Beaulieu and surrounded by the glorious scenery of the New Forest.  The Terrace offers guests 3AA Rosette fine dining at its best with a seasonal menu inspired and driven by the superb natural larder of the New Forest, and includes spectacular produce straight from the restaurant’s organic kitchen garden and neighbouring coastal counties.  

We are now seeking an enthusiastic Food & Beverage Assistant to develop their knowledge and skills in an award-winning restaurant and hotel.  The Restaurant & Bar Manager will be on hand to support and provide training and guidance to enable you and the team to deliver exceptional customer service for guests dining in the Terrace Restaurant or visiting the Magnolia Lounge & Library Bar, as well as private functions, weddings, afternoon tea and special events.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• A friendly, positive attitude and a desire to learn
• A focus on customer service and the guest experience 
• A strong work ethic
• Passion for the job and ambition to succeed
• A collaborative approach to teamwork and adaptability
• Basic wine knowledge 
• Experience in a three or four star hotel or fine dining (preferable but not essential)
• Relevant Food & Beverage background

Company benefits include:

• £23,920 per annum plus Service Charge tips
• Leisure membership of our award winning SenSpa facility at Careys Manor (sister hotel)
• Uniform and workwear provided 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Friends and Family discounts in our Hotels, Spa, and Restaurants across Group
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Referral bonus for introducing staff
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
• Long serving staff enjoy enhanced holiday entitlement & annual celebratory dinner
• Pension; eligible team members benefit from a NEST pension scheme

Transport is an advantage to reach the picturesque village of Beaulieu.  The hotel is situated 6 miles from Brockenhurst Village and train station with excellent rail links to Bournemouth, Southampton and London.

The Montagu Arms Hotel is owned by Greenclose Hotels Ltd, also in the group are Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa, Brockenhurst and The Imperial Hotel, Llandudno.