Relief Hospitality Assistant

Working hours

Relief -As and when required

Interview Date

To be confirmedWilliam Booth College is seeking reliable and motivated Relief Hospitality Assistants to join our hospitality and housekeeping team on a flexible, casual basis.William Booth College is an iconic building designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and has been at the heart of The Salvation Army leadership training since 1929. We provide residential accommodation, meeting facilities, hospitality, and catering services to The Salvation Army and external groups from across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities

As a Relief Hospitality Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of the college by helping to maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and professional environment for guests, visitors, residents, and staff.

Duties may include

Cleaning bedrooms, meeting rooms, offices, and public areasVacuuming, mopping, dusting, washroom cleaning, and waste disposalSetting up meeting and conference roomsSupporting hospitality and catering servicesPreparing and serving hot and cold beveragesSupporting events and conferences taking place within the collegeMaintaining vending machines and service areasReporting maintenance or health and safety concernsWorking alongside reception, catering, and maintenance teams

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for individuals who:Have previous cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, or customer service experienceHave a positive “can do” attitudeCan work independently and as part of a teamHave good communication and customer service skillsAre flexible and reliableAre able to undertake physical duties including lifting, moving equipment, and climbing stairsAre willing to work within and be sympathetic to the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation ArmyExperience within hotels, conference venues, or hospitality environments would be an advantage.

Training and Development

Training will be provided where required, including:Health & SafetyCOSHHFood HygieneFirst AidManual HandlingWhy Join Us?Flexible working opportunitiesFriendly and supportive team environmentOpportunity to gain experience within hospitality and eventsMeaningful work supporting the mission and ministry of The Salvation ArmyIf you are enthusiastic, hardworking, and take pride in providing excellent service, we would be delighted to hear from you.In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.