Food & beverage team member
Cofton Holidays · Dawlish
HospitalityIntermediate Level 2On-siteLarge organisation
We are looking for a friendly, proactive Food & Beverage team member to support our Front of House operation and help deliver a great experience for every guest. In this role you will make sure all tables are cleared and cleaned to a consistently high standard and that the restaurant and bar areas are set up and presented ready for service, including preparing seating and ensuring cutlery is organised and polished. You will support the flow of service by filling the food lift in a clean and safe way, keeping service areas tidy, and assisting the floor team as required, including meeting and greeting customers on arrival and waiting on tables where appropriate.
You will prepare hot and cold beverages in a timely manner, ensure specials boards and opening times are displayed and kept up to date, and assist with diary management and carvery bookings. You will handle transactions through the till, making sure all sales are processed correctly and that any till mistakes or errors are declared and recorded promptly to the manager on duty. You will also assist with checking incoming deliveries, noting any shortages or discrepancies, and help maintain effective stock rotation, escalating any stock shortages to the Front of House Manager.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health, safety and quality is an essential part of the position. You will follow all required site checks within the bars and complete any associated paperwork, promptly report maintenance issues, and share guest feedback with management so the business can learn and continuously improve its service style and offering. You will be expected to follow all standard operating procedures and training, including opening and closing procedures across the relevant areas of the Food & Beverage department, and to undertake any additional training deemed necessary by management.
You will need to understand and comply with licensing regulations and the venue's requirements for the service of alcoholic beverages and ensure the Weights and Measures Act and the Trade Descriptions Act are always adhered to (age appropriate). As this role may be part of an apprenticeship, you will also be required to attend all college sessions and training courses on time and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and development.
List of duties:
- To ensure all tables are cleared and cleaned to a high standard.
- To undertake any necessary training as deemed necessary by management.
- To fill the food lift in a clean and safe way.
- To organise and polish cutlery so the team is ready for service.
- To follow the checks for cleanliness, health, safety and quality within the site bars and ensure completion of appropriate paperwork.
- To understand and comply with licensing regulations and the venues to serve alcoholic beverages.
- To ensure the Weights and Measures Act and Trade Descriptions Act are always adhered to.
- To assist with diary management and carvery bookings.
- To ensure all tables and seating are prepared ready for customers.
- To prepare hot and cold beverages in a timely manner.
- To assist on the floor and support the waiting staff where necessary, meeting and greeting all customers on arrival and waiting on tables as appropriate.
- To ensure the specials boards and opening times are displayed and up to date.
- To ensure all necessary transactions are made through the till and to declare/record any till mistakes or errors to the Front of House Manager/Assistant Manager/Complex Supervisor.
- To assist with checking incoming deliveries, noting any shortages/discrepancies.
- To assist with effective rotation of stock using the F.I.F.O method and notify the Front of House Manager of any stock shortages.
- Follow all standard operating procedures and training, including opening and closing procedures in the respective areas of the F&B department.
- Report guest feedback to management so that the business can learn and develop its service style and offering.
- Promptly report any maintenance issues.
Skills required
- Team player
- Attention to detail
Qualifications required
Ideally Maths and English GCSE 4/C
Training you'll get
One day a week at college, workplace mentor and skills officer visiting every 6-8 weeks
Future prospects
As a business we would always try to offer any
apprentice a contract after ending their apprenticeship but due to seasonal
fluctuation we cannot guarantee employment.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
32 hours per week
Duration
10 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available
1
Posted
13 May 2026
Interviews
03 Aug 2026
Starts
Aug 2026
Apply by
31 Jul 2026
Training provider
Exeter College
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
EX6 8RP
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