Front of House General Assistant – Live-In

A fantastic live-in opportunity has opened within a beautiful family-run country house in North Yorkshire. We’re looking for a warm, capable and enthusiastic Front of House General Assistant who enjoys great food, genuine hospitality and working as part of a close-knit team. This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety. You’ll work across restaurant, bar and guest service, with the chance to develop your skills within a high-quality dining environment.

What you’ll be doing as Front of House General Assistant

• Welcome guests and deliver warm, attentive service
• Provide food, drink and bar service to a high standard
• Learn and confidently serve a 3 AA Rosette tasting menu
• Support restaurant and front of house operations
• Keep guest and service areas clean and well presented
• Assist with laundry and table linen
• Support reception and answer guest calls when required
• Work closely with the wider team to deliver a smooth guest experience

What we’re looking for In A Front of House General Assistant

You’ll have previous food service experience, ideally within a hotel, restaurant or quality pub environment. You’ll also bring:

• A friendly and professional approach
• Genuine interest in food and hospitality
• Strong attention to detail
• A calm and reliable approach
• Good communication skills
• A strong work ethic
• Respect for colleagues and a team-first attitude
• Willingness to learn and get involved

Experience with fine dining is welcome, but full training will be provided on the food and tasting menu.

The package

• £26,500 salary
• Tips
• Meals on duty
• 28 days’ holiday
• 50% discount on food
• Live-in country-style cottage accommodation for £50 per week (rent, bills and utilities all included)

The accommodation

Comfortable shared cottages are located around five minutes' walk from the property. You’ll have your own bedroom, with shared kitchen, dining and living spaces, plus garden access.

Hours

Around 40 hours per week, with a varied shift pattern including:

• Day shifts, typically 7.30am to 3.30pm
• Evening shifts, typically 3.00pm onwards
• Split shifts covering breakfast and dinner

Shifts are shared fairly across the team.

The right opportunity for you?

This role suits someone who enjoys being part of a small, supportive team and takes pride in delivering excellent service. You’ll join a family-run environment where the owners are hands-on, standards are high and everyone gets involved. North Yorkshire offers a fantastic setting for anyone looking to live and work in the countryside while building their hospitality career.

Right to work

Applicants must have full UK right to work. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you’re looking for a live-in hospitality role with great food, a friendly team and genuine opportunities to learn, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for this role as Front of House General Assistant, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

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