Catering Assistant

Lodestone House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development

Digital GP access

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Lodestone House is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to help ensure the smooth operation of the venue. You will serve guests, know the menu, and contribute to a welcoming, high-standard dining experience.

Join our team to develop in a fast-paced hospitality setting. This role offers opportunities for progression and a supportive environment that recognises effort and individuality.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality guest service.
• Strong communication with guests and colleagues.
• Able to work in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Greet and look after guests to ensure a delighted departure.
• Serve customers with a seamless, personalised experience.
• Know the menu and make recommendations to guests.
• Represent Lodestone House and maintain a positive brand image.
• Adhere to Food Handling and Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We're currently recruiting a dedicated catering Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Lodestone House.

As a Catering Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Greeting and looking after our guests so they go home delighted
• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations to our guests
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Catering Assistant Will

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1708/41693001/52612988/SU #Lodestone House

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!