Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Location:

Hinxton Hall Conference Centre

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 days

• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued and creativity is encouraged.
• 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays and national holiday days)
• Free staff meals while at work
• Free staff parking on site
• Access to Compass Group company perks and benefits
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions
• Access to training, mentoring and development with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks
• No shortage of delicious food

As a Catering Assistant at Hinxton Hall, you will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Restaurant Associates on a full‑time, permanent basis. You will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast‑paced environment and have the opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

This role requires you to be responsible for a variety of tasks, including basic food production and preparation, customer service, and supporting overall catering operations while ensuring compliance with all Health and Food Safety regulations. Supporting the delivery of excellent front‑of‑house operation standards on site is expected, which includes welcoming guests, serving food and drinks, operating the till system, serving coffee and cocktails, and supporting evening events.

Shifts vary from Monday to Sunday. Because of the nature of our business, successful candidates should be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends. Due to the location of Hinxton Hall, it is essential that you can get to and from the site without relying on public transport.

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety‑first mindset

Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to sustainability‑led practices and have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.