Apprentice Customer Service Assistant (Hotel Operations – Food & Beverage and Reception)

Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel

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About the Role

<p>We are seeking a friendly, professional, and motivated Apprentice Customer Service Assistant to join our hotel team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across both Food &amp; Beverage &amp; Front Office (Reception) operations, developing a wide range of hospitality skills while completing an apprenticeship.</p>

Reception Duties:

  • Welcome guests in a warm and professional manner
  • Assist with check-ins and check-outs using hotel systems
  • Handle guest enquiries, bookings, and requests efficiently
  • Provide information about hotel services and local attractions
  • Manage phone calls, emails, and reservations

Food & Beverage Duties:

  • Assist with the setup and service of food and drinks
  • Deliver excellent table service in restaurant, bar, or event spaces
  • Ensure cleanliness and organisation of service areas
  • Take orders and handle payments accurately
  • Support kitchen and service teams during busy periods

General Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high standards of customer service at all times
  • Work collaboratively with team members across departments
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
  • Follow all health, safety, and hygiene regulations
  • Represent the hotel brand in a professional manner
  • Opportunity to work across multiple departments
  • Structured training and career progression opportunities

About the Training

  • Fortnightly day release to Sheffield College's Pennine Five Campus in SHeffield City Centre

About the Employer

A historic hotel in Sheffield city centre with 105 newly refurbished bedrooms, an elegant Restaurant, all day dining in the Grand Lounge bar with Premium and Suite room upgrades.

The 19th-century Grade II Crowne Plaza® Royal Victoria Sheffield hotel stands in quiet grounds off a private drive in Sheffield city centre. The hotel has 240 car parking spaces on-site. Sheffield's shops, theatres, museums and Ponds Forge water sports complex are within walking distance of the hotel.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Willing to Learn
  • Positive Attitude
  • Quick Thinking

Training Provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Course/Training

Customer service practitioner (level 2)

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