Canteen Assistant (maternity cover), The Langham, London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Canteen Assistant to enhance the dining experience for its colleagues. This role involves maintaining a clean canteen, delivering friendly service, and ensuring food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to creating memorable experiences, the company offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that has been enchanting guests since 1865 and take advantage of numerous benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Uniform and meals on duty

4 weeks annual holidays plus bank holidays

Life insurance of twice the annual salary

Season ticket loan

Complimentary and discounted accommodation

Company pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Colleague recognition system

Discounts on gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment, engaging and adaptable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing a clean and well-maintained canteen for colleagues.
• Ensuring food is stored and handled correctly, meeting hygiene standards.
• Collaborating with HR on themed meals and events.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Assertiveness

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Job Description

CANTEEN ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER)

The Langham, London is currently recruiting for a Canteen Assistant to work in The Yard, our colleague restaurant. The Canteen Assistant is responsible for supporting an effective canteen service to all colleagues at The Langham London, ensuring daily meals are provided in a safe and clean environment, working under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef.

As a Canteen Assistant, your main roles will include:

• Providing a clean and well-maintained canteen for colleagues
• Delivering friendly service in a busy environment
• Ensuring the availability of food and drinks during opening hours of The Yard
• Working closely with Staff Chefs and Back of House colleagues to maintain a continuous supply of food, drinks, and crockery during service
• Ensuring all food is stored and handled correctly, meeting food hygiene standards
• Collaborating with Human Resources on projects such as themed meals and Christmas lunch
• Providing feedback to the Executive Sous Chef
• Working independently and resourcefully

The Langham London, known as London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group, features 380 luxury bedrooms and suites, renowned restaurants such as Roux at The Landau and Palm Court, Artesian Bar, Conference & Events facilities, The Wigmore, and Chuan Body + Soul. The team prides itself on creating enchanting experiences for guests since 1865.

The Langham, London offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Uniform and meals on duty
• Annual holidays of 4 weeks plus bank holidays
• Life insurance of twice the annual salary
• Season ticket loan
• Complimentary and discounted accommodation across Langham Hospitality Group
• Company pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Colleague recognition system
• Discounts on gym memberships, food & beverage, and Chuan Spa treatments/products
• Bespoke discount and reward schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme, free to use
• Many other exciting benefits

The ideal Canteen Assistant will have:

• Experience in a customer service environment, engaging and adaptable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and resourcefully
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Assertive skills presented professionally
• Availability to work 47.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday