Beach Service Staff - Zakynthos, Greece

With the majority of our guests spending most of their day in the club, food and drink are an integral part of their holiday. Our four bars provide something for everyone, with our team serving a variety of healthy smoothies and juices, indulgent cocktails and plenty of cool, crisp rosé, whilst being the perfect hosts and getting to know our guests.

The beach service team take care of the sun decks and those on them, along with our beach-style bar, the ‘Yard Bar’. They are hard-working, enthusiastic and passionate about service.

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Built into the striking volcanic rock that makes up the island’s northern coastline, our white wooden decks sit metres above the deep blue Ionian Sea. Keeping our guests hydrated, refreshed or maybe a little tipsy during the sun-soaking hours, our beach service team are on hand to provide a towel after a dip in the sea and ensure our guests don’t have to move a muscle when topping up on vitamin D.

The beach service team are also responsible for the running of The Yard Bar. Close to the beach, this is a buzzing afternoon spot, where guests can let their hair down after a day out on the water or seek some shade after a day soaking up the sun.

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We are looking for an energetic team who can provide a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere as well as deliver a consistently high level of service in what can often be a high-pressure environment. Whilst spending plenty of time in the sun will sound appealing to most, at times this is a physically demanding role with lots of ground to cover and heavy bales of towels to carry in hot conditions. 

Our staff are the heart of The Peligoni Club and are what makes Peligoni unique, we need people who are hard-working but who also have great interpersonal skills allowing them to build relationships with guests and really make their holiday.

It’s not all work and no play – in your spare time, as well as being able to explore the island and experience the local food and culture, you will have access to the club’s watersports facilities, allowing you to hone your existing skills or learn new ones in sailing and windsurfing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet and greet guests and ensure they are all well looked after
• Prepare a variety of drinks, including cocktails and coffees
• Ensure drinks are dispensed correctly, efficiently and meet the company standard
• Ensure a consistently high level of service is delivered at all times
• Restock and replenish bar supplies
• Collect and clean glasses, clear tables and ensure the deck areas are clean and tidy at all times
• Ensure towel area is stocked and replenished  
• Ensure high levels of cleanliness and hygiene are met both front of house and back of house
• Confidently give guidance and recommendations on the drinks menu and answer any questions guests may have
• Assist other areas of the food and beverage departments when and where required
• Build and maintain friendly relationships with guests
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with other departments to provide the best guest experience, a positive working environment and a sense of team spirit   
• Be able to talk to guests effectively about the club and what is on offer
• From time to time you will be required to take on additional tasks and duties relating to the smooth running of the club

ABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Energetic, fun and outgoing
• Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, proactive and flexible
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Be able to work efficiently and calmly under pressure
• Have excellent timekeeping and reliability

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 1 year experience of working in a busy bar environment
• Good knowledge of wines, spirits and cocktails
• Proven experience of working in a bar, cafe or similar environment
• Previous experience with EPOS till systems is desirable
• Previous cash handling experience is desirable
• A barista qualification or evidence of barista training is desirable
• An up to date Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable
• Available for the full season (May-September) or peak season (July & August)
• EU Passport Holder

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Contribution towards travel to Zakynthos
• Emergency medical insurance whilst at work
• Live out accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner on a daily basis
• Access to bikes and gym equipment
• Access to watersports facilities available at the club, including tuition
• Discounts on food, beverage, motorised watersports and massage and beauty treatments at the club