Catering Assistant

Restaurant Associates; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Burgess Hill is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service in a corporate setting. The role offers Monday to Friday hours with free meals during shifts and opportunities for training and development. Ideal candidates will have prior front of house or customer service experience and strong communication skills. This position is a great opportunity for those passionate about quality food and drink in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free meals and drinks on shift

Access to training and development

Monthly incentivisation voucher scheme

Qualifications

• Previous front of house, barista or customer service experience.
• Confident communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
• A passion for great service and quality food and drink.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first‑class front of house experience.
• Serve food and beverages with confidence and a smile.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional environment.
• Support the team by staying proactive and solution‑focused.
• Uphold the highest standards of presentation, health & safety and food hygiene.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Catering Assistant

Employer
Restaurant Associates

Location
Burgess Hill

Salary
£12.60 Hourly

Closing date
24 Dec 2025

Job Type
Front of House, Food & Beverage, Catering, Catering Assistant

Sector
Catering & Food Services

Contract Type
Full Time

Job Details

Front of House Catering Assistant

Salary £12.60

Shift Hours: Full time, 0730-1530

Monday - Friday (no evenings or weekends)

Meals & drinks included

We are looking for enthusiastic, customer‑focused Front of House team members to join our dynamic catering and hospitality team. In this fast‑paced, premium corporate environment you'll be the face of our service, creating warm and welcoming experiences for colleagues and guests.

What you'll do

• Deliver a first‑class front of house experience in our restaurants, coffee bars or hospitality events
• Serve food and beverages with confidence and a smile
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional environment
• Support the team by staying proactive and solution‑focused
• Uphold the highest standards of presentation, health & safety and food hygiene

What we're looking for

• A passion for great service and quality food and drink
• Confident communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to a busy environment
• Previous front of house, barista or customer service experience

What you'll get

• Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends!
• Free meals and drinks on shift
• Access to training, development and career progression
• Monthly incentivisation voucher scheme for good service

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!