F&B Team Members Kitchen & Bistro

Job Description

The F&B Team Member supports the Kitchen and Bistro at Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park. Duties may include preparing and serving food and drinks, taking orders, handling payments, maintaining clean and well-presented dining areas, restocking supplies, and following food safety and hygiene procedures. The role requires a friendly, reliable and flexible approach, with the ability to work efficiently during busy periods, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Previous hospitality or customer-service experience is useful but may not be essential, as training is often provided. Candidates should communicate well, work cooperatively with colleagues, maintain high service standards and be willing to perform varied front- and back-of-house tasks.

Company Info

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park is a contemporary hotel located beside Sandy Park Stadium, close to Exeter and well placed for business, leisure and events. It forms part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Courtyard hotels are designed for modern travellers, combining comfortable accommodation with practical work and social spaces, food and beverage facilities, meeting rooms and attentive service. At Exeter Sandy Park, employees support hotel guests, event visitors and local customers while working within Marriott's service, safety and brand standards. Marriott generally promotes structured training, internal career development, inclusive workplaces and opportunities to move between departments or properties. Benefits vary by position and contract, but may include employee hotel rates, meals or uniform support and access to company development programmes.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, pubs, resorts and event venues, particularly in cities, coastal destinations and tourist areas such as Exeter and Devon. Workplace culture is generally professional, customer-focused and team-oriented, with punctuality, personal responsibility and clear communication valued. Lifestyle varies from lively city living to quieter countryside and coastal communities; public transport is useful but may be limited outside major towns. Employees should budget carefully for rent, utilities, transport and council tax. Non-UK nationals normally need permission to work before starting employment. A Skilled Worker visa requires an eligible sponsored occupation, an approved employer and meeting salary and other immigration rules; many entry-level hospitality roles may not qualify for sponsorship. Visitors cannot work. Check GOV.UK and the employer's sponsorship status before accepting an offer, and arrange accommodation, a National Insurance number and bank account after arrival.