Fine Dining Hospitality Assistant

Houston & Hawkes; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Annual parties & socials

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a Fine Dining Hospitality Assistant to deliver five-star service in Central London. You will prepare meeting rooms, set tables with exceptional attention to detail and provide discreet, warm guest interactions throughout the day.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Michelin-starred environments or premium hospitality, with a polished presence and strong communication skills to anticipate guest needs and maintain impeccable standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs and deliver discreet service.
• Excellent presentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver polished, attentive and discreet hospitality service throughout the day.
• Prepare meeting rooms to an exceptional standard.
• Set tables and meeting spaces with precision and attention to detail.
• Serve teas, coffees, refreshments, working lunches and bespoke hospitality.
• Support fine dining, canapé receptions, lunches and client events.
• Provide confident food and beverage service with knowledge of service etiquette.
• Welcome guests professionally and ensure every interaction is warm and effortless.
• Anticipate client requirements and respond quickly and discreetly during service.
• Set up, clear and reset meeting rooms efficiently while maintaining immaculate presentation.
• Work closely with hospitality and culinary teams to deliver seamless service.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of menus, allergens and dietary requirements.
• Ensure front-of-house areas remain immaculate throughout the day.

Skills

Fine dining

Michelin-starred

High-end service

Attention to detail

Professional presence

Communication skills

Discretion

Job description

FINE DINING HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT

Location, Pay, Schedule

Houston & Hawkes | Central London |
£15.25 per hour | Monday to Friday

An exceptional opportunity for an
experienced Hospitality Assistant to bring five-star service, confidence and
attention to detail to one of our most prestigious Central London locations.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a professional Fine Dining Hospitality Assistant who
understands what truly exceptional service looks and feels like. Working within
an elegant, contemporary environment, you will support a refined hospitality
operation where presentation, discretion and impeccable standards are expected
at every stage of the guest journey.

We are particularly interested in people
who have developed their service skills within Michelin-starred restaurants,
five-star hotels, fine dining venues or exceptional corporate hospitality
environments. You will know how to anticipate what a guest needs, work calmly
and discreetly around senior clients and deliver beautifully executed service
without ever losing the warmth and personality that makes hospitality
memorable.

THE ROLE

• Deliver polished, attentive and discreet
  hospitality service throughout the day
• Prepare meeting rooms to an exceptional standard
• Set tables and meeting spaces with
  precision and outstanding attention to detail
• Serve teas, coffees, refreshments, working
  lunches and bespoke hospitality
• Support fine dining, canapé receptions, lunches and client events
• Provide confident food and beverage service
  with excellent knowledge of service etiquette
• Welcome guests professionally and ensure
  every interaction feels warm and effortless
• Anticipate client requirements and respond
  quickly and discreetly throughout service
• Set up, clear and reset meeting rooms
  efficiently while maintaining impeccable presentation
• Work closely with the wider hospitality and
  culinary teams to deliver seamless service
• Maintain excellent knowledge of menus,
  allergens and dietary requirements
• Ensure all front-of-house and hospitality
  areas remain immaculate throughout the day

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience within fine dining,
  Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels or premium corporate hospitality is highly desirable
• A genuine understanding of high-end food
  and beverage service
• A polished, confident and professional
  presence
• Exceptional attention to detail and a
  natural eye for presentation
• Warm, engaging and sophisticated customer
  service
• The ability to anticipate guest needs
  rather than simply react to them
• Confidence serving senior clients and
  guests in a discreet professional environment
• Excellent communication and organisation
• A calm approach and the ability to maintain
  exceptional standards during busy service
• A genuine passion for hospitality and pride in creating memorable guest experiences

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £15.25 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption
  leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Foodie Socials bringing our teams together
  to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine
  career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people
  and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of
  London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning
independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences
across some of the UK's most prestigious workplaces.

We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the
King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be
ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality. We believe
exceptional hospitality is about much more than service - it is about
anticipation, attention to detail and creating an experience that feels
effortless from beginning to end.

If you come from a fine dining or five-star
hospitality background and are looking for a Monday-to-Friday role where your standards, personality and service expertise will genuinely be valued, we'd love to hear from you.