Front of House Assistant

Sodexo; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development

Wellbeing resources

Discounts for you and family

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work

Protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting for a Front of House Assistant at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CB2 8PA). This 18-month fixed-term contract offers on-the-job training, clear career development, and a supportive team in a busy restaurant setting.

Join a global leader in Facilities Services and contribute to delivering Sodexo standards in a high-profile location with opportunities for apprenticeships and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a hospitality or retail environment preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional front of house service with a strong focus on customer care and Sodexo standards.
• Support the preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, including accurate till operation and transactions.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all front of house, dining, and service areas.
• Monitor and replenish stock, assist with deliveries, and ensure food safety procedures are followed and recorded correctly.
• Comply with all health & safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations while reporting incidents or feedback promptly.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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• Free use of scooters and e-bikes within the Cambridge area to travel to and from work
• You must be over 18 to apply for this role due to alcohol licensing laws

Front of House Assistant - Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 8PA - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

This is afantastic opportunityto joinSodexo,aglobal leader in Facilities Serviceswith over430,000 colleagues worldwide,working at the state of the artGlobal Headquartersof theleading BioPharmaceutical company in the UKat theCambridge Biomedical Campus.

You'll be working at a fabulous restaurant, with a great team, great customers and great food!!!

What you'll do:

Deliver a professional front of house service with a strong focus on customer care and Sodexo standards

Support the preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, including accurate till operation and transactions

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all front of house, dining, and service areas

Monitor and replenish stock, assist with deliveries, and ensure food safety procedures are followed and recorded correctly

Comply with all health & safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations while reporting incidents or feedback promptly

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience of working in a hospitality or retail environment preferred
• Strong customer service skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications