Job Overview
We are looking for a friendly and professional Front of House team member to join our catering team at Flint House. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a welcoming and smooth dining experience for our guests in a self-service buffet setting. You will play a key role in maintaining a high standard of service and cleanliness while also supporting our café and bar areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring guests feel welcomed and supported during their dining experience.
- Oversee the dining / self-service buffet area, keeping it clean, well-stocked, and presentable during service of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Refill fridges, coffee pots and light prep of breakfast and lunch goods.
- Assist guests with any queries regarding food, drinks, and general dining arrangements.
- Support clearing of used plates and maintain a tidy and organised environment.
- Remove the full trolley to the kitchen and if necessary sanitize tables for next sitting.
- Support the café by serving drinks, handling payments, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assist in the bar area, serving beverages responsibly and ensuring compliance with licensing laws.
- Work closely with the kitchen and catering team to ensure seamless service throughout meal times.
- Follow all health, safety, and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe dining environment.
- Perform any additional duties as required to support the smooth operation of the catering service.
- Support with events, conferences and meetings that are held in Flint House. Setting up, catering and clearing after the event.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a front-of-house, hospitality, or catering role is preferred but not essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative when needed.
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures (training will be provided).
- A positive attitude and willingness to provide excellent service to guests.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Flexible shifts on a rota which will be depending on rota - 7 am to 2 pm and 2pm to 9pm or 3pm to 11pm . 5 days a week. Ability to work weekends.
- 37.5 hours a week
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Staff meals during shifts.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
If you are enthusiastic about hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic catering environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team at Flint House.
We are not able to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Due to lack of transport links, you will need your own transport to get to site.
Pay: £24,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Shift:
Work days:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading RG8 0LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Due to our location and no access to public transport, you will be required to drive to the site. Do you have own transport and can drive to work?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
