Host and Catering Assistant

Candidate Experience site; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent hospital group is seeking a Hotel Services and Catering Assistant in Edinburgh. The role involves working closely with clinical staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient comfort through effective service. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality, strong communication skills, and a customer service focus. A competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and private medical insurance, are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employer and employee pension

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and report shortages.
• Deliver meals and beverages to patients' rooms.
• Assist catering and housekeeping teams.

Skills

Customer service focus

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Job description

Hotel Services and Catering Assistant | Spire Murrayfield Hospital | Edinburgh | Hospitality experience desired

Spire Murrayfield Hospital are looking to recruit a Hotel Services and Catering Assistant to join their fantastic and dedicated team on a permanent basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work in close liaison with the clinical staff, understanding the special needs of the hospital on a day to day basis
• To be responsible for the day to day maintenance of the equipment provided, checking for faults and supply shortages and reporting them to the line manager
• Compliance with all Health and Safety at Work regulations including COSHH
• Work with guidance on moving and handling, as identified in corporate and local policy and discussed at Mandatory training sessions.
• Quality assurance and patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
• Using your previous waitressing / waiting experience, you will ensure meals and beverages are delivered to patients’ rooms
• Responding to any ad-hoc requests from patients to ensure their comfortable stay
• Assisting the catering and housekeeping teams with day-to-day duties

Who we're looking for:

• A customer service-focused approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in hospitality
• Able to work as part of a team
• Willing and able to complete mandatory training for COSSH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Health & Safety in-house

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.