Dining Room Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in Winchester is seeking a passionate Dining Room Assistant. This part-time role requires a positive attitude and a strong commitment to customer service. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate excels under pressure, is reliable, and is eager to contribute to a team. Excellent growth opportunities and competitive pay are offered in one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Team culture

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude.
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player.
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure.
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability.
• Prioritize safety in every task undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients.
• Craft eye-catching food displays.
• Represent the company and embody a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team collaboration

Time management

Reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Dining Room Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Dining Room 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.

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

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Crafting eye‑catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing Chartwells and and embodying our positive brand image
• Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Dining Room Assistant will:

• Bring a positive, can‑do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters

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.

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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!