London Catering & Events Specialist

Global Relay; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Relay is seeking a full-time hospitality professional to join its London office, delivering high-quality staff meals and catering for external guests. This role sits within the Lounge team and involves supporting both in-house catering and staff meal services across five floors on Cannon Street.

Responsibilities include event catering support, setup and breakdown, front-of-house service, and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality, events and/or food service in a professional/corporate environment.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role, including standing for extended periods and lifting and moving heavy items.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and take a proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering consistently high standards.
• Excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
• Strong customer service skills with a professional, approachable and can-do attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support different areas of the business as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up, execution and breaking down of catering requirements across the office for both staff and external guests.
• Ensure consistently high standards are maintained across all catering services, representing the company in a professional and positive manner.
• Prepare, organise and lay out catering for external clients and corporate events, including continental breakfasts, charcuterie boards and drinks receptions.
• Support the Lounge team with food service, including preparation, serving and post-service cleaning.
• Maintain front-of-house equipment, including fridges, coffee machines, dishwashers and other hospitality equipment.
• Report any equipment maintenance issues.
• Operate dishwashers across kitchens, ensuring glassware, crockery and cutlery are cleaned/buffed and handwashing when required.
• Ensure all dishware is fully stocked, polished and presented to a high standard ahead of food service and returned to appropriate location/floor.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organisation and general upkeep of staff lounges, kitchens and hospitality equipment on a daily basis.
• Assist with daily deliveries, checking the quality, quantity and condition of items and ensuring appropriate storage.
• Manage the distribution and replenishment of food supplies, consumables, catering equipment and dishware across our canteens and kitchens.
• Support the Admin team with ad hoc requirements, including event set-up, auditorium preparation, furniture moves and other office-related requests.
• Contribute to a welcoming, professional and high-quality hospitality experience for employees, clients and visitors.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Events experience

Food service

Customer service

Job description

Global Relay is seeking a full-time hospitality professional to join its London office, delivering high-quality staff meals and catering for external guests. This role sits within the Lounge team and involves supporting both in-house catering and staff meal services across five floors on Cannon Street.

Responsibilities include event catering support, setup and breakdown, front-of-house service, and equipment upkeep.