Food & Beverage Assistant
Food & Beverage Assistant
Closing Date: 27th June 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Food & Beverage Assistant to join our Catering & Hospitality team. This varied role involves working across multiple outlets within the Hospital, including supporting events and delivering high-quality service to In-Pensioners, guests, and visitors.
You will be responsible for setting up dining areas and event spaces, serving hot and cold food, and ensuring an excellent customer experience throughout. The role includes working in the Great Hall, as well as assisting with special functions and internal events. You will also help prepare simple food items such as salads, soups, and sandwiches, clear tables, and maintain clean and organised service areas.
We are looking for someone who can work with flexibility, initiative, and minimal supervision, with a natural flair for customer service. Training will be provided, but knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, COSHH, or First Aid is desirable.
This is a full-time role, working any five days out of seven, including weekends. There are two shift patterns, with core hours typically running from 06:30 to 15:00 or 10:30 to 19:00.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role in a busy and rewarding environment.
Important Information:
Right to work in the UK is essential – unfortunately, the Royal Hospital Chelsea does not hold a sponsorship licence.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
About Us
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.
