Fine Dining Hospitality Assistant - London

Fine Dining Hospitality Assistant - London FINE DINING HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT Houston & Hawkes | Central London | 15.25 per hour | Monday to Friday An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Hospitality Assistant to bring five-star service, confidence and attention to detail to one of our most prestigious Central London locations. Houston & Hawkes is looking for a professional Fine Dining Hospitality Assistant who understands what truly exceptional service looks and feels like. Working within an elegant, contemporary environment, you will support a refined hospitality operation where presentation, discretion and impeccable standards are expected at every stage of the guest journey. We are particularly interested in people who have developed their service skills within Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels, fine dining venues or exceptional corporate hospitality environments. You will know how to anticipate what a guest needs, work calmly and discreetly around senior clients and deliver beautifully executed service without ever losing the warmth and personality that makes hospitality memorable. THE ROLE Deliver polished, attentive and discreet hospitality service throughout the day Prepare meeting rooms to an exceptional standard Set tables and meeting spaces with precision and outstanding attention to detail Serve teas, coffees, refreshments, working lunches and bespoke hospitality Support fine dining, canap receptions, lunches and client events Provide confident food and beverage service with excellent knowledge of service etiquette Welcome guests professionally and ensure every interaction feels warm and effortless Anticipate client requirements and respond quickly and discreetly throughout service Set up, clear and reset meeting rooms efficiently while maintaining impeccable presentation Work closely with the wider hospitality and culinary teams to deliver seamless service Maintain excellent knowledge of menus, allergens and dietary requirements Ensure all front-of-house and hospitality areas remain immaculate throughout the day WHAT YOU'LL BRING Previous experience within fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels or premium corporate hospitality is highly desirable A genuine understanding of high-end food and beverage service A polished, confident and professional presence Exceptional attention to detail and a natural eye for presentation Warm, engaging and sophisticated customer service The ability to anticipate guest needs rather than simply react to them Confidence serving senior clients and guests in a discreet professional environment Excellent communication and organisation A calm approach and the ability to maintain exceptional standards during busy service A genuine passion for hospitality and pride in creating memorable guest experiences WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES? 15.25 per hour Monday to Friday working pattern Birthday off every year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme CODE Hospitality membership Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK's most prestigious workplaces. We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality. We believe exceptional hospitality is about much more than service - it is about anticipation, attention to detail and creating an experience that feels effortless from beginning to end. If you come from a fine dining or five-star hospitality background and are looking for a Monday-to-Friday role where your standards, personality and service expertise will genuinely be valued, we'd love to hear from you.