Corporate Catering General Assistant - Central London Monday to Friday

Job Title: General Assistant - Hospitality Assistant

Location: Central London (Zone 1) - various client sites near major Tube stations

Salary: £15.51 per hour

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 8-40 hours per week

Working Days: Monday to Friday (rota-based)

Shift Pattern: Shift times vary depending on the location and client requirements.

About the Role

We're looking for friendly, reliable Hospitality Assistants to support our corporate hospitality and café operations across a range of Central London (Zone 1) client locations. This is a hands on role focused on delivering smooth, professional service, maintaining excellent standards, and ensuring meeting and hospitality spaces are set up and supported throughout the day. If you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast paced environment and take pride in getting the details right, this could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting day to day hospitality delivery, including:

• Maintaining clean, tidy, and well stocked hospitality and service areas
• Supporting café operations, including restocking and keeping service points presentable
• Handling card transactions accurately and efficiently (where applicable)
• Ensuring meeting rooms are fully prepared, with hospitality items delivered promptly and professionally
• Setting up meeting rooms, including partitions, tables, and seating arrangements
• Managing breakfast, mid morning, and afternoon service set ups and clear downs
• Washing up crockery and catering equipment to maintain ongoing service readiness
• Supporting evening cover, cake trolley service, and event set up when required
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety at all times
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure a seamless service experience for clients and guests

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Entry level (corporate hospitality experience is preferred)
• Flexibility to work across multiple Central London (Zone 1) locations
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
• Reliable, positive, and proactive approach
• Fluent written and spoken English

Benefits

• Pension and life assurance
• Health cash plan for you and your dependents
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Friendly work environment with a strong sense of community
• Occasional free lunch (depending on the location)
• Full training in coffee preparation

Start Date: 2 March 2026

About Bennett Hay

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.

Please do not call our Head Office for vacancy related questions, as our HR Recruitment team is not always on site and prefer emails.