Relief Hospitality Assistant

The Salvation Army; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

William Booth College is seeking reliable and motivated Relief Hospitality Assistants to join our hospitality and housekeeping team on a flexible, casual basis. You will support the day-to-day operation of the college by helping to maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and professional environment for guests, visitors, residents, and staff.

The role is relief/as-and-when required, with duties including cleaning bedrooms and meeting rooms, setting up rooms, serving beverages, supporting events, and

Formación

• Have previous cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, or customer service experience.
• Have a positive "can do" attitude.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication and customer service skills.
• Are flexible and reliable.
• Are able to undertake physical duties including lifting, moving equipment, and climbing stairs.
• Are willing to work within and be sympathetic to the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army.
• Experience within hotels, conference venues, or hospitality environments would be an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Cleaning bedrooms, meeting rooms, offices, and public areas.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washroom cleaning, and waste disposal.
• Setting up meeting and conference rooms.
• Supporting hospitality and catering services.
• Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages.
• Supporting events and conferences taking place within the college.
• Maintaining vending machines and service areas.
• Reporting maintenance or health and safety concerns.
• Working alongside reception, catering, and maintenance teams.

Descripción del empleo

Relief Hospitality Assistant

Company: The Salvation Army

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Part-time

Location: SE5 8BQ

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Please note that this is a Relief position as and when required.

Working Pattern: As and when required.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

William Booth College is seeking reliable and motivated Relief Hospitality Assistants to join our hospitality and housekeeping team on a flexible, casual basis.

William Booth College is an iconic building designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and has been at the heart of The Salvation Army leadership training since 1929. We provide residential accommodation, meeting facilities, hospitality, and catering services to The Salvation Army and external groups from across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:

As a Relief Hospitality Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of the college by helping to maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and professional environment for guests, visitors, residents, and staff.

Duties may include:

• Cleaning bedrooms, meeting rooms, offices, and public areas
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washroom cleaning, and waste disposal
• Setting up meeting and conference rooms
• Supporting hospitality and catering services
• Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages
• Supporting events and conferences taking place within the college
• Maintaining vending machines and service areas
• Reporting maintenance or health and safety concerns
• Working alongside reception, catering, and maintenance teams

What We Are Looking For:

• Have previous cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, or customer service experience
• Have a positive "can do" attitude
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Have good communication and customer service skills
• Are flexible and reliable
• Are able to undertake physical duties including lifting, moving equipment, and climbing stairs
• Are willing to work within and be sympathetic to the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army
• Experience within hotels, conference venues, or hospitality environments would be an advantage.

Training and Development:

• Health & Safety
• COSHH
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Manual Handling

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within hospitality and events
• Meaningful work supporting the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army

Appointment will be subject to;

• Satisfactory references
• Evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

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