Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Hospitality Assistant in Winchester on a full-time contract (40 hours per week) across 5 days out of 7, with a commitment of 38.6 weeks per year. You'll be the face of our business, delivering exceptional service and representing our brand.

As part of Compass Group UK&I, you will greet guests, assist with menus, and uphold food hygiene and health & safety standards, with opportunities for progression within a large, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• 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 Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Job description

We're looking for a Hospitality Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do - pride in our food, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 38.6 weeks per year

As a Hospitality Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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 Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Hospitality 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

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/0710/40459001/52838179/BU #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!

• Job Reference com/0710/40459001/52838179/BU
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 7 November, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline