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Junior Receptionist / Catering Assistant

Robert Bird Group

Greater London

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Receptionist / Catering Assistant to be the welcoming face of their London office. This exciting dual-role involves greeting visitors, managing administrative tasks, and assisting with catering services. The ideal candidate will be professional, proactive, and possess excellent customer service skills. Join a fast-paced, growing consultancy that values career progression and offers a supportive team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to thrive in a dynamic workplace while contributing to inspiring projects.

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Corporate Health Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Recognition Awards

Social Club Activities

Qualifications

Previous experience in a receptionist or catering role preferred.
Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
Manage emails, phone calls, and meeting room bookings.
Assist in the preparation and serving of food and beverages.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Communication

Food Hygiene

Microsoft Office

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Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy. We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure. We are recognized for a large range of landmark projects and can offer you excellent career progression and opportunities in inspiring and challenging projects, both locally and internationally.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Receptionist / Catering Assistant to join our team as the first point of contact to welcome our visitors. Our office hours are 9.00am to 5.30pm Mon-Fri and is based in our London office, convenient to public transport hubs.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is well presented, efficient and proactive. This dual-role position involves welcoming visitors, handling administrative tasks, assisting with catering services and cleanliness of the kitchen area. The ideal candidate will be professional, have excellent customer service skills, and be able to multitask effectively. This is an exciting time for Robert Bird Group, as we go through continual expansion, and so presents an opportunity for someone looking to further their career within a thriving engineering consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

Reception Duties:

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and staff in a professional and friendly manner.

• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and handle inquiries efficiently.

• Manage emails and correspondence, ensuring prompt responses.

• Schedule and manage meeting room bookings.

• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception and kitchen area.

• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.

Catering Duties:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food and beverages for meetings, events, and staff areas.

• Ensure that kitchen and catering areas are clean and well-stocked.

• Help with setting up and clearing down catering events.

• Follow hygiene and food safety regulations.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Previous experience in a receptionist or catering role (preferred but not essential).

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety (training can be provided).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is a plus.

• Friendly, proactive, and well-presented.

Why Work With Us

Robert Bird Group is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

Robert Bird Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to RBG’s employees/managers. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Administrative

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