Host and Catering Assistant

Hove, England, United Kingdom

6/5/2025

Job Description

Host/Hostess or Catering Assistant | The Montefiore Hospital | Permanent |Fulltime-37.5 hours per week | Competitive salary

The Montefiore Hospital is recruiting for a Host/Hostess to join their fantastic catering team on a permanent basis.

• Hours: 7.5 hour shifts, working 5 days out of 7 including weekends between 7am - 8pm.
  
  

The Montefiore Hospital is a premium provider of private healthcare in Hove- East Sussex. We practice some of the most advanced treatments with the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures across a variety of specialist treatments which are all delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams.

Duties And Responsibilities

• To assist, as directed, with preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants
• To assist with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards
• To take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any special dietary requirements or specific needs
• To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact
• To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation
• To undertake general cleaning and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• Experience of working in a catering role
• Good communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport with all customers
• Have a committed approach to providing great customer service
• Have the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work evenings and possibly some weekends
• Basic food hygiene certificate and awareness and understanding of Health & Safety at Work is desirable
  
  

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS
  
  

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
  
  

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible