Catering Assistant - Hinxton Hall

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Hinxton; Hybrid; GBP 14,888 - 21,204; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking enthusiastic Catering Assistants at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre. The role involves basic food production, customer service, and supporting catering operations within a flexible zero-hour contract. Weekend and evening availability is essential.

The ideal candidates should excel in communication, possess a passion for great service, and demonstrate reliability. Experience in the food service sector, such as working as a barista, is advantageous. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional service!

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Experience as a barista and with cocktails is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food production and preparation.
• Provide exceptional customer service and guest welcoming.
• Operate till system and serve beverages.
• Support catering operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Reliability

Job description

Catering Assistant – Hinxton Hall Conference Centre

Salary: £13.10 per hour. Contract: Zero‑hour contract, working across venues with a 7‑day a week operation. Weekend and evening work is required.

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our busy, successful catering team at Hinxton Hall on a flexible, zero‑hour basis. As a member of the front‑of‑house team, you will be part of a hard‑working, friendly group whose goal is to deliver exceptional customer service to visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Basic food production and preparation
• Customer service and guest welcoming
• Operating the till system and serving coffees and cocktails
• Supporting the overall catering operations and ensuring compliance with all Health and Food Safety regulations
• Assisting with evening events

Shift Details

Shifts will vary from Monday to Sunday. Successful candidates should be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends. Hours will vary on a weekly basis.

Hiring requirements

Due to the location of Hinxton Hall, it is essential that you can travel to and from the site without relying on public transport.

The Ideal Candidate

• Passion for delivering outstanding service and greeting customers with a smile
• Initiative and sound decision‑making for the benefit of guests
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills
• Desire to succeed in the role and work under pressure
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Safety‑first mindset
• Experience as a barista and with cocktails is an advantage for the type of events hosted at the venue

About Us

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with a history of fine dining in London and New York. We provide catering and hospitality services to iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK, delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large‑scale events of up to 1,000 people. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic, and we are committed to putting our people first.

Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to sustainability‑led practices and have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.