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Hospitality Assistant

Hospitality Assistant

PublishedPublished: 02/10/2026
Retail Staff

We are looking for enthusiastic and professional Hospitality Assistants to join our contract catering team, supporting a wide range of corporate hospitality and events.

This is a varied role ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, providing excellent service and being part of a busy events team.

You will support the delivery of high-quality hospitality across a variety of events, including corporate dinners, fine dining, lunches, receptions and evening functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing professional and friendly service to guests

  • Serving canapés and drinks at receptions and events

  • Assisting with fine dining and formal dinner service

  • Serving food and beverages at corporate lunches and functions

  • Setting up tables, dining rooms and event spaces to a high standard

  • Clearing and resetting tables during service

  • Supporting meeting and conference hospitality

  • Preparing and replenishing tea, coffee and refreshment stations

  • Assisting with evening events and functions

  • Helping with event set-up and clear-down

  • Maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and service

  • Working closely with chefs, managers and the wider hospitality team

  • Ensuring guests receive a professional and welcoming experience

We are looking for people who are:

  • Friendly, confident and professional

  • Well-presented with excellent customer service skills

  • Comfortable working at both casual and formal events

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking

  • Comfortable serving guests in a fine dining environment

  • Able to work well under pressure

  • A strong team player with a positive attitude

  • Flexible and available for evening and event work

  • Passionate about hospitality and delivering great service

Previous experience in hospitality, events, fine dining, restaurants, hotels or contract catering is desirable.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Subsidised meals
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2409/76425002/52835433/SU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!