Rocket Food - Front of House - All Grades

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking waiting staff to join their exceptional front-of-house team. The role involves providing service at events with a focus on teamwork and high standards. Ideal candidates should have good English communication skills and a passion for food and drinks. Competitive pay starting from £13.85 per hour, plus holiday pay. Apply with your CV to join the team.

Qualifications

• Excellent team player with a hands-on approach.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Good knowledge about food and wine.
• High standards of personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Provide waiting and beverage service at events.
• Act as an ambassador for Rocket Food.
• Maintain excellent personal presentation.

Skills

Team player

Spoken and written English

Knowledge of food and wine

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for talented and ambitious individuals to join our exceptional front‑of‑house team at Rocket Food – London’s leading luxury caterer and specialists in remarkable events, weddings and private parties.

Whether you are a student looking for paid work, or a creative looking to support your daytime passion, we are always keen to hear from individuals who would like to join us in “Revelling in the exceptional”.

We’re widely regarded as one of London’s top event catering and hospitality companies, our reputation has been built over 25 years, delivering glamourous parties in some of the country’s most prestigious venues.

The waiting staff role is mixed and most often comprises of waiting and beverage service either at client events predominantly in London, but occasionally across the UK and abroad.

Our selection criteria are based on your character as well as your experience. You will be provided with all necessary skills training to compliment your existing skills.

Grades available

We have the following grades available: will always be our most important asset and we’re proud to offer pay rates in line with the London Living Wage of from £13.85 per hour to £16.32 per hour which does not include your holiday pay (this is accrued as you work at a rate of 12.07%), depending on experience and role.

• Junior Front of House - £13.85 per hour (£15.52 including holiday pay)
• Senior Front of House (Includes Bartending) - £14.79 per hour (£16.57 including holiday pay)
• Head Waiting & Cocktail Bartending - £16.32 per hour (£18.28 including holiday pay)

What we’re looking for

• You will be an excellent team player with a hands‑on and organised approach to your role, passionate about the team and working in a leading catering and events company.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• A decent knowledge for great food and wine
• Strong attention to detail and a flexible, enthusiastic can‑do attitude.
• You will be immaculately presented with high standards of personal hygiene and will act as an ambassador for Rocket Food at the country’s most prestigious venues.
• Preferred experience within the hospitality or luxury sector although not a necessity.

We are always on the lookout for development opportunities and moments to grow, whilst helping our colleagues reach their potential and opening the door to the next opportunity.

Please drop us a line with your CV at [e-mail] if you’d like to join us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunities

Whether it is creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities at Rocket. We are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation. At all levels we promote equality, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner.