Hospitality Assistant

Contract
• Front of House
• 0 Hours per week •

Searcysare looking for a Hospitality Assistant, to work in our prestigious venue 116 Pall Mall - Institute of Directors. As the Hospitality Assistant you will assist the Retail Manager and Retail Supervisor to deliver seamless service to all areas of the department, serving guests to the highest standard and according to Searcy’s procedures and policies.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally designed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion;

This venue is one of our flagship sites based on Pall Mall with a vast array of decadent event spaces.

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Hospitality assistant will be supporting and monitoring and serving all food and drinks to customers/clients/guest and clearing throughout the event.

Job Type: 0 hour contract

Salary: £13.85 hourly (plus Tronc after probation)

• Welcome customers on arrival, greeting them in a friendly and hospitable manner
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
• Abide by company policies and departmental procedures/trainings
• Ensure good levels of stock are displayed and kept on record, maintaining good stock rotation throughout the day
• Answer questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing
• Takes customers' orders for food and drink and prepare and/or deliver them, whenever necessary and instructed by line manager
• Clear table, set up room and replenish stations according to department procedures and manager instructions
• Follow departmental procedures when carrying out opening/closing duties
• Deal effectively and courteously with customer complaints, and to refer them to the line manager, if necessary
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and follow all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements as described in the Searcy Health & Safety Policy
• Maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment while responding urgently and appropriately to any concerns
• Present in professional appearance and according to provided dress code.
• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Takes the initiative
• Supportive / Team player
• Excellent customer care skills

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at