General Assistant

Aramark Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes and training

Job summary

Aramark Ltd. is seeking a General Assistant to join a vibrant hospitality team. You will oversee bookings for fine dining, conferences, and events, while delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high service standards.

The role involves preparing grab-and-go items, operating tills, handling cash, and supporting restaurant operations during quieter periods. Legal right to work in the UK, 3 years’ residency, and a passion for customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK and 3 years of residence.
• Full-time role: 32 hours/week, Mon-Thu 7:00-15:30.
• Experience in hospitality or food service is desirable.
• Strong customer service and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospitality bookings and events logistics.
• Produce costed hospitality proposals with Head Chef.
• Support restaurant operations during quieter periods (tills, service, stock checks).
• Prepare grab-and-go items like sandwiches and paninis.
• Operate tills and handle cash.
• Maintain cleanliness front and back of house.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Food safety awareness

Tools

POS system

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant hospitality team in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and a genuine work-life balance. You'll be at the heart of delivering exceptional guest experiences-from fine dining and conferences to day-to-day food service-while enjoying daytime shifts and the chance to grow your career with a world-leading organisation. Whether you're passionate about service, events, or culinary excellence, this role offers the perfect platform to thrive. A day in the life of a General Assistant: Oversee hospitality bookings and logistics for fine dining, conferences, and events Produce costed hospitality proposals with the Head Chef and liaise with clients Champion excellent guest experience and maintain high service standards Support restaurant operations during quieter hospitality periods (e.g., tills, serving, stock take) Prepare grab-and-go items like sandwiches and paninis Operate tills, handle cash, and maintain financial records Serve hot
and cold drinks and food while adhering to food safety and health regulations Maintain cleanliness in both front and back of house areas
Legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK for the past 3 years Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks Previous hospitality or food service experience (desirable) A passion for customer service and teamwork
Full-time position (32 hours/week), Monday-Thursday 7:00-15:30 - enjoy your evenings free! Hourly rate of £12.41 Onsite parking Access to MyStaffShop - 100s of discounts including supermarkets and leisure Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more) Career development opportunities - we love to promote from within Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training available