General Assistant

Restaurant Associates; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a General Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant environment where you can showcase your customer service skills and support daily operations. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional experiences in restaurants and events, maintaining high standards of presentation and hygiene, and working collaboratively with a passionate team. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to grow your career in hospitality, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic can-do attitude and passion for customer service.
• Experience in a catering-related role is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class front of house experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health & safety standards.
• Support team and represent the brand positively.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Catering

Job description

General Assistant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a General Assistant to work at one of our recently awarded contracts in London, to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Restaurant Associates on a full-time basis.

As a General 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 recognizes employees who go beyond the plate.

More about the role:

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Deliver a first-class front of house experience in our restaurants, coffee bars or hospitality events
2. Serve food and beverages with confidence and a smile
3. Maintain a clean, organized and professional environment
4. Support the team by staying proactive and solution-focused
5. Uphold the highest standards of presentation, health & safety and food hygiene
6. Work at pace, with accuracy
7. Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image
8. Comply with Health & Safety regulations

Who you are:

Our ideal General Assistant will:

1. Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude
2. Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
3. Be an excellent team player
4. Arrive equipped with a desire to succeed in your role
5. Thrive working under pressure
6. Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
7. Have a safety-first mindset
8. Have experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential.

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink, and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity.