Hospitality Assistant

Company Description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Hospitality Assistant to join our team at Lossiemouth, IV31 6SD. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and customer-focused individual to join a busy hospitality team, delivering excellent service across a range of food, beverage and hospitality operations.

The Role

As a Hospitality Assistant, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming experience for customers by providing excellent food and beverage service, supporting hospitality events and maintaining high standards of presentation and cleanliness. This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to work across different areas of hospitality, including bar service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service to customers and guests
• Serving food and beverages in dining, hospitality and bar areas
• Assisting with the setup and delivery of hospitality events and functions
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions accurately
• Replenishing stock and maintaining service areas
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained
• Following all food safety, licensing and health & safety procedures
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth and professional service

What's in it for You?

• £12.71 per hour
• 25 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7
• Shift work and weekends on a rotating basis
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP services, an Employee Assistance Programme and hundreds of retail discounts
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, bar or customer service roles is desirable
• A friendly and professional approach with excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of food hygiene, licensing and health & safety practices is advantageous
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends as part of a rota

Additional Information

Additional Requirements

Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance.

Due to bar service duties associated with this role, applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.  

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.  

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk 

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.  

 Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.