Catering General Assistant - RHS Garden Wisley

Compass Group UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of hospitality services is seeking enthusiastic Catering General Assistants for their team at RHS Garden Wisley. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service, engage in food preparation, and support the overall catering operations. Ideal candidates should be flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering quality service. Join a team that values individuality and offers career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to take initiative and make customer-focused decisions.
• Strong communication skills and works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and prepare food.
• Support overall catering operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

£12.21 per hour

Free staff parking

Working location: GU23 6QB

What you'll be doing

We're looking for enthusiastic Catering General Assistants to join our busy catering team at RHS Garden Wisley on a flexible, casual basis. As a Catering General Assistant, you will be part of a friendly, hardworking team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service to visitors. RHS Garden Wisley spans 240 acres and is open year-round, with multiple food outlets including a restaurant and cafés.

You will be responsible for tasks such as basic food production & preparation, customer service, and supporting overall catering operations while ensuring compliance with all health and food safety regulations.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go the extra mile.

Apply today to join our team!

Shifts

Shifts vary between Monday and Sunday. Successful candidates should be flexible and able to work weekends. As a casual role, hours will depend on business needs weekly. Ideally, you will be available to work during key events at RHS Garden Wisley in 2025:

• RHS Wisley Flower Show: 2nd - 7th September 2025
• RHS Glow 2025: 21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Who you are

Our ideal Catering General Assistant will:

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving with pride
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Be an excellent team player with strong communication skills
• Desire to succeed in your role
• Work well under pressure
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality
• Have a safety-first mindset

About us

We reward hard work with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free meals
• Onsite free parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates delivers excellent hospitality services across various sectors, including iconic cultural and heritage destinations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.