Corporate Catering & Hospitality Assistant

Location: Central London – various locations across Zone 1

Salary: £14.80 per hour, with £20.00 per hour for evening work

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 32 hours per week

Working Days: Monday-Friday

Shift Pattern: 6:30am-11:00pm, depending on business requirements

Holiday Entitlement for 40 hours: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 21 days after one year (pro rata for 32 hours, 179.2 hours)

Probation Period: 4 months

Bennett Hay is looking for a Corporate Catering & Hospitality Assistant to join our Elite Team, supporting a variety of prestigious corporate locations across Central London.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys delivering high-quality hospitality and customer service in a professional corporate environment. You will support everything from meeting room service and coffee provision to breakfast and lunch service, evening hospitality events and the day-to-day running of coffee and bar areas.

You will be expected to deliver a consistently high standard of service, ensuring every interaction with clients, colleagues and visitors reflects the 5-star experience Bennett Hay is known for.

• Deliver outstanding hospitality service in meeting rooms, including beverages, sandwiches, buffets and fine dining
• Provide support for evening hospitality events as required
• Maintain and replenish tea points and vending areas
• Open and close coffee machines and bar areas as required
• Assist with breakfast and lunch preparation and service
• Provide friendly, professional and attentive customer service to colleagues, clients and visitors
• Maintain clean, organised and well-stocked service areas
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Maintain excellent standards of presentation across all areas
• Follow all health and safety regulations and site-specific procedures
• Adapt to the requirements of different corporate locations and hospitality environments

• Previous experience in hospitality, catering or a customer-facing environment
• Barista, waiting or bartending experience is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent spoken English
• A friendly, enthusiastic and customer-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team
• Proven reliability and a professional approach
• Flexibility to support different locations, services and events across Central London
• A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

Maximum flexibility, proven reliability and availability to support the needs of the business are essential for this position.

• Pension and life assurance
• Health cash plan for you and your dependents
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Friendly work environment with a sense of community
• Holiday Purchase scheme

As soon as possible

At Bennett Hay, we are known for delivering exceptional guest service and creating memorable experiences across London. Our personalised approach ensures every detail is perfect for our clients and their guests. As proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are committed to the wellbeing and professional growth of our colleagues.

If you’re passionate about customer service and looking to join a supportive and friendly team, we’d love to hear from you!