F&B / M&E Assistants

Food & Beverage Assistant

Imperial London Hotels Group based at Bedford Hotel & President Hotel

Working Hours: 40 hours a week (5 Days out of 7 Days including weekends & bank holidays)

Salary: £24,232.00 + Service Charge + Tips + Benefits

Imperial London Hotels has been running hotels in Central London for over 180 years, currently operating seven 3 & 4-star hotels in the heart of Bloomsbury. Independent and family-owned, ILH has a unique heritage and culture that remains its foundation as it evolves and modernises. The portfolio includes The Royal National Hotel which remains the UK's largest hotel with over 1,600 rooms, The Bedford Hotel, The President Hotel, The Tavistock Hotel, The Morton Hotel and our newly acquired IHG Branded Holiday Inn Bloomsbury. Following a major refurbishment, The Imperial Hotel will open as ILH flagship 4 Deluxe Hotel in 2026.

We are now recruiting F&B Assistants for our Imperial London Hotels Group based in the heart of Bloomsbury to join our vibrant and multi-cultural team.

What you will be doing:

As F&B Assistant, you are an essential part of delivering a great dining experience for our guests, whether they are just enjoying a coffee or having a 3-course A La Carte Meal. You will welcome them and serve our great food and drinks.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Attending to guest needs, taking orders, and informing guests on menu choices.
2. Preparing food and drinks as per company guidelines and delivering this in a timely manner.
3. Ensuring a clean area at all times by removing used crockery and glassware and regularly clearing down tables, stations, and counters.
4. Following cash handling procedures when processing payments.
5. Communicating guest issues promptly to your supervisor or manager.
6. Supporting our meeting and events team with the initial setup of tables and chairs and the use of AV equipment.

Requirements:

As part of this role involves serving alcoholic drinks, you will need to be over 18 years old to apply for this position.

What we would like from you:

Every day is different, so you will get to work with lots of new people while working hard and having fun with your colleagues. If you have previously worked in customer-facing roles, that’s great! However, qualifications aren’t important; we are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude, good communication skills, and a commitment to delivering great guest experiences at all times.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and help you start building your career here today at Imperial London Hotels.

What you’ll get in return:

• 28 Days Holiday pro-rata increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform & dry-cleaning
• Workplace pension scheme
• £300 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee recognition
• Employee awards
• Social events
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
• 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
• Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling, and Restaurant outlets
• Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers (via Each Person)
• Nursery Scheme via Each Person (subject to eligibility)
• Early Pay - Instantly access a portion of the pay you’ve already earned
• Mental health first aiders support & well-being
• Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action

Career & Development Benefits:

• Training and development through our Imperial London Hotels Academy
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships (subject to eligibility)
• £1,000 for your chosen course for development once you complete our Buddy programme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Supported Study Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Annual Free English Course accredited by UCL Centre for Languages & International Education
• Opportunity to explore other roles within Imperial London Hotels after 1 year of service