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F&B Assistant, The Bell
Bamford Collection
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Posted Oct 23
About this role
THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. EARNINGS: £32,479.20 per annum OTE* HOURS: 45 hours including weekends ABOUT US The Bell in Charlbury is a laidback yet sophisticated modern British pub settled in a 17th Century Cotswolds building. Known as a hidden gem, it offers a warm, family-friendly space that opens into a dining experience focused on quality. With 13 beautifully appointed rooms and visually stunning food with vibrant organic seasonal ingredients from Daylesford Farm, The Bell combines comforting dishes with culinary flair . Deeply rooted in the community, it regularly hosts events and workshops in collaboration with local organisations. Under the guidance of Nathan Walker-Unwin , an integral figure in the opening of two acclaimed Daylesford pubs, The Bell fosters a culture where every team member is valued and every guest is welcomed like family . RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure the restaurant, pub and private dining spaces (depending on where the need is) are set up for every meal period, respecting the restaurant-specific standards. • Delivering outstanding guest service by exceeding guest expectations. • Have a thorough knowledge of all dishes and beverages on the menu, being able to bring them “to life” in conversation with guests, and be aware of all potential allergens. • Keep a constant attentive eye on the timing and flow of service at your tables, highlighting any delays to your manager. • Ensure all bills presented to the guests are correct and are cashed off correctly. • Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision. • Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world. SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS • Excellent Customer Service: Friendly, attentive, and professional interaction with guests to ensure a positive dining experience. • Strong Communication Skills: Clearly relay orders to the kitchen and answer customer questions about the menu, specials, or dietary concerns. • Multitasking & Efficiency: Handle multiple tables, manage time well, and stay organized during busy shifts. • Knowledge of Food & Beverage: Familiarity with menu items, ingredients, and pairings to make recommendations and upsell effectively. • Teamwork & Reliability: Collaborate with kitchen staff and fellow servers, while showing up on time and maintaining a dependable work ethic. PERKS & BENEFITS Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including: • Purchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20. • Shop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online. • Visit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests. • Book any of our wellness classes, treatments , services or courses at • the Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees. • Receive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online. Enjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online. • Mental Health Support : 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand • Padel Discount: (Cotswolds) • Nationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group • Local Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area) • Wellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing • Electric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation) • Volunteering Days : One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice • Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa • Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us • Life Assurance : Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary • Enhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply) • Enhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply) • Enhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata) • Refer a Friend Scheme -Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply) • Flu Jabs (optional, available twice per a *The on target earning potential for this role is £32,479.20 per annum based on a 45-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £29,969.20, plus a qualified estimate of £3,510 in gratuities and service charge. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE. About gratuities & service charge: • Gratuities are paid on a pro-rata basis. • It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £3,510 in addition to their annual salary. Department F&B Location The Bell, Charlbury Salary £32,479.20/year Brand Daylesford Stays About Bamford Collection Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.