Hospitality Assistant

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is hiring a Hospitality Assistant to be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service on a full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week. You will join a team that takes pride in our food, brand, and people, with Mon-Fri daytime shifts.

You will support guests, learn the menu, and contribute to a fast-paced, friendly environment. We invest in our people and reward those who go beyond the plate, with opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Greet guests and ensure a seamless personalised experience.
• Maintain knowledge of the menu to make recommendations.
• Represent the brand positively and uphold standards of service.
• Work well in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Adhere to food handling and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and look after guests so they go home delighted.
• Serve customers with a personalised experience.
• Be knowledgeable about the menu and make recommendations.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Ensure compliance with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Eye for detail

Job description

We're looking for a Hospitality Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do - pride in our food, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people.
Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)
As a Hospitality Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Greeting and looking after our guests so they go home delighted
• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations to our guests
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Hospitality Assistant Will

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

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 workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/2610/44237001/52842614/BU #RA Group
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!