General Assistant

Aramark; London; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Hospitality General Assistant in London, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service at fine dining events. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary career in a supportive environment that promotes from within. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including discounted meals and access to a benefits app with numerous discounts. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a workplace where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. If you have a passion for hospitality and customer service, apply now to be part of this dynamic team!

Benefits

Discounted meals

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Training and apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality is essential.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Handle fine dining events and provide silver service.
• Set up meeting rooms and ensure food hygiene regulations are followed.
• Maintain personal hygiene and appearance to company standards.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Customer service

Food hygiene regulations

Cleaning duties

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a General Assistant - Hospitality to be a part of our integral team at BP HQ, St James Square, London, SW1Y 4PD

As a Hospitality General Assistant, you will mainly be working front-of-house, handling fine dining events, setting up rooms and silver service. You will provide excellent customer service and report to the General Manager on site.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.

What do we offer:

• We are offering a full time, permanent position. You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Shift times range from 6.30am – 6.30pm. The hourly rate is £13.85.
• Discounted meals on shift and local transport links
• You will have access to our new Benefits App - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats! We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a General Service Assistant

• Fine dining, silver service
• Cleaning duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture.
• Preparation of service area and/or service points.
• Setting up meeting rooms
• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to.
• Correct storage of food items and equipment after service.
• Maintain personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform to company regulations at all times.
• To present an image at all times conducive to good customer relations.
• The job description may be altered from time to time to meet the changing needs and requirements of the company

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Previous experience is essential
• Fine dining experience / butler service preferred
• For this role you must be 18+
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 574410
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.