Hospitality Assistant

Hospitality Assistant

Location: Prestigious Cambridge College
Salary: £25,813.22 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

Join a renowned Cambridge college as a Hospitality Assistant, supporting the delivery of high-quality food and beverage services to Fellows, students, staff, and guests. This is a varied and rewarding role within a friendly and professional team, where excellent customer service and attention to detail are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery: Assist in the preparation and service of meals, snacks, and beverages in dining halls, meeting rooms, and event spaces.
• Customer Care: Provide a warm, courteous, and professional service to all guests, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Event Support: Help set up and clear down for functions, formal dinners, and college events, including laying tables and serving food and drinks.
• Cleanliness & Hygiene: Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all service areas, following food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering and hospitality team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Stock & Supplies: Assist with stock control, replenishing supplies, and reporting shortages to supervisors.
• Flexibility: Adapt to different service areas and shifts as required, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a hospitality, catering, or customer service role (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly, approachable, and professional manner
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
• Good timekeeping and reliability
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety (training will be provided)

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Smart and presentable appearance
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Respectful and courteous to colleagues and guests

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free on-site parking, gym, and swimming pool access
• Complimentary daily lunch
• Staff discounts and access to a Holiday Playscheme

How to Apply

Looking to build a career in hospitality within a supportive and prestigious environment? Apply today and become part of a team that values service excellence and teamwork.

Pineapple Recruitment is managing this recruitment on behalf of our client and is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role.