What Jobs are available for Hospitality in Southend on Sea?

Job Opportunity: Hospitality Trainer (Contract)
Location: UK Wide
Contract Duration: 3rd November 2025 - Mid February 2026 (with potential for extension)
Rate: Competitive day rates based on experience + 60 per travel day (where applicable and pre-agreed) + 25ppm mileage
Do you love the hospitality industry but would prefer to have weekends off? Would you like to work on projects which means you are still in the industry every day but working 8 hour shifts on some of the biggest hospitality tech projects in the UK? We're looking for an experienced Hospitality individuals to support a nationwide training rollout on new hospitality systems.

Contract Dates : 3rd November 2025 - Mid February 2026
Training : 1 - 2 weeks, with potential for 1-2 weeks away from home (TBC)
Shift Pattern : 4 shifts per week (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri), 8 hours onsite plus 1 hour travel either side, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break
Travel : Extensive UK travel required, including regular overnight stays
Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training sessions on new EPOS systems
• Provide Go Live support, including basic configuration, technical assistance, and troubleshooting
• Ensure staff and management are confident using the new systems

About You:

• Previously worked in hotels, pubs or restaurants as an assistant manager, bar person or waiter/waitress
• Passionate about training

• Professional, approachable, and customer-focused
• Experience with Aztec systems (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport
• Full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle (MOT and business insurance required)

Rates & Benefits

• Day Rate: Variable based on experience, no weekend working
• Travel Days: 60 per day (subject to travel policy)
• Mileage: 25ppm
• Accommodation: Hotels arranged in advance, with meal allowance
• Expenses: All travel-related costs (parking, tolls, congestion charges) are claimable
• Contract Type: Outside IR35 (via umbrella or Ltd company)
• Equipment: Candidates must provide their own laptop and phone

Please click apply if interested!

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be warm and welcoming with interesting events and first-class hospitality. As a Hospitality Host, you'll have an important part to play in making sure that happens. In particular, you'll provide a friendly, engaging and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling role that will give you a real opportunity to enhance the lives of all our residents.

ABOUT YOU
You don't need any particular qualifications to join us as a Hospitality Host, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, engaging with them and their families on a regular basis. If that sounds like you, we'll give you every opportunity to develop your skills further with courses that are designed to give you confidence in all aspects of your role. Because you might be serving alcohol, you'll need to be over the age of 18.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
Free training and development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be warm and welcoming with interesting events and first-class hospitality. As a Hospitality Host, you'll have an important part to play in making sure that happens. In particular, you'll provide a friendly, engaging and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling role that will give you a real opportunity to enhance the lives of all our residents.

ABOUT YOU
You don't need any particular qualifications to join us as a Hospitality Host, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, engaging with them and their families on a regular basis. If that sounds like you, we'll give you every opportunity to develop your skills further with courses that are designed to give you confidence in all aspects of your role. Because you might be serving alcohol, you'll need to be over the age of 18.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
Free training and development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Design & Technology Teacher (Hospitality & Catering Specialism)

Location : Chigwell, Essex
Contract Type : Temp to Perm
School Type : Secondary School Ofsted Outstanding
Salary : MPS/UPS (Fringe London)

About the School:

An Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Chigwell is seeking a passionate and dedicated Design & Technology Teacher, ideally with a Hospitality and Catering specialism, to join their high-performing department. The school is renowned for its supportive leadership, exceptional facilities, and commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity, ideal for a teacher who wants to make a long-term impact in an inspiring, well-resourced school environment.

The Role:

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 & KS4 with a focus on Hospitality & Catering.
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons that foster creativity and technical skills.
• Contribute to the development of the D&T curriculum and maintain high achievement standards.
• Work collaboratively with a dynamic team of specialists who are passionate about student progress.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Design & Technology, ideally with a Hospitality & Catering specialism
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• A commitment to maintaining the high expectations and ethos of an Ofsted Outstanding school
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities

The School Offers:

• Outstanding support from senior leadership and colleagues
• Excellent facilities and equipment for D&T and Food Technology
• A clear pathway to a permanent position
• A welcoming, collaborative environment that values professional growth

Why Work with Prospero Teaching?

Prospero Teaching is a leading education recruitment agency committed to finding the best roles for education professionals. We pride ourselves on our supportive approach, ensuring our candidates feel valued and prepared for their roles.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to make a positive impact in schools, we want to hear from you!

MDCV UK

MDCV UK has a vision to bring the finest English and Provenal wines to the UK market.We havea long history of producing award-winning Provence Ros and English Sparkling Wines, with an extensive infrastructure, both in France and the UK. We will be the largest producer of wine in each of these regions by 2024, with a combined production of over 10 million bottlesannually.

Our French estates span over 1,000 acres and are already established in many global markets, with sales of over 4 million bottles. In the UK, we are establishing the largest single vineyard site, based in Kent, and plan to be in full production from 2025.

As a business, we strive for innovation and use many cutting-edge techniques in our vineyards and winemaking. The ambition and scale of what we do allows us some of the most efficient operations in the world, while still producing high quality wine of award-winning standard.

We have a passion for sustainability and manageallour vineyards organically, while also employing pioneering techniques to minimise our impact on the environment, such as composting organic waste, harvesting rainwater and heating our sites using natural sources, such as ground source heat pumps.

While learning from our history and building for our future, we plan to revolutionise the English wine industry for the better.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve wine by the glass and bottle with flair and professionalism.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for all customers.
• Engage customers with our products and brands, upselling to increase sales value.
• Process sales and payments accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Operate opening and closing procedures to ensure security and brand quality consistency.
• Stay calm under pressure and deliver a luxury experience.
• Share ideas, energy, and enthusiasm with the team.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication and administrative skills.
• Fluent in English; French is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Organised, dependable, and detail-oriented team player.
• Quick learner with a high sense of urgency.
• Passion for sales and outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Full understanding of the product catalogue and current deals.
• Approachable and friendly personality.
• Clear communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts.
• Confidence in guest interaction and polished front-of-house experience.
• Flexible approach to hours, including evenings and all weekends.
• Eye for detail and pride in presentation and delivery.

Advantages

• Previous experience in retail, sales, hospitality, or tourism.
• Interest in the wine industry.

Benefits

• Be part of an exciting and disruptive English Sparkling wine producer.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays.
• Generous staff discount.
• Option to transition to a permanent role within the business.

Job Title: Student Support Lecturer (HND Hospitality Management)

Location: Broadstairs

Salary : 25,000 - 28,000 - dependent on relevant skills and experience. (Salary is reviewed annually with any increase normally taking effect on 1st January each year)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

Nelson College London (NCL) has established itself as a reputable and thriving higher education college offering higher education across three strategically located campuses in East London and Kent demonstrating NCL's commitment to providing quality education across varied communities targeting widening access students. NCL is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee-cap provider. Moreover, NCL's achievement of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award signifies its commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its widening access students. NCL stands as a dynamic and forward-thinking provider, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality higher education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen fields.

Purpose of Role :

• To provide students with valuable resources and encouragement to help them navigate their academic and personal challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist students in developing effective study habits, identifying their strengths and weaknesses in academic skills, and develop and follow through with the Individual Learning Plans (ILP)
• Provide regular formative feedback to students on their assignments and monitor their progress
• Provide guidance to the students on interpreting the summative feedback
• Keep records of student assignment submission progress
• Act as a key point of contact for students with regular meetings throughout the student programme
• Maintain supportive and professional relationships to help students become part of the learning and teaching community
• Encourage and motivate students to think about their learning broadly rather than focusing solely on individual modules
• Help students overcome barriers to learning that may arise from personal or social issues
• Offer personal support on a range of topics that might include academic difficulty, emotional and social problems, illness, or a traumatic life event
• Deliver one on one and in class lessons on various units

Other General College Duties:

• Work flexibly as part of the College team to ensure the smooth running of the College's premises and facilities
• Participate actively and flexibly in a range of college-wide activities, such as duty rotas, enrolment, and marketing events
• Participate in training and team development activities, to develop and update skills and knowledge
• Understand and be committed to the College's health and safety Policy statement and the College's safety priorities and be aware of your contribution to them
• Be aware of the College's equality policies and demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity throughout all aspects of your work
• Be familiar with safeguarding requirements as outlined in the College's policies and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults
• Undertake such additional duties or projects as directed by the directors or senior managers of the College.

Person Specification :

The successful candidate should have the knowledge and competence required for standard acceptable performance in carrying out this role and will have demonstrated the following essential (E) or desirable (D) skills and experience:

• Educated to undergraduate level (E)
• Able to recommend resources based on the subject knowledge(E)
• Ability to teach and motivate others (E)
• Fully Computer Literate and operate to at least an intermediate level with Word, Access, and PowerPoint (E)
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other staff (D)
• Good literacy and numeracy - (Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent) (E)
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines (D)
• Excellent customer service skills (E)
• Excellent organizational, time management skills and attention to detail (E)
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) (E)
• Degree or other qualifications relevant to the post (D)
• Relevant experience in higher education (D)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Hospitality Management Lecturer, Lecturer in Hospitality Management, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.

Department:  BIU & Customer Services

Location: Birmingham - Brindley Place

Type of Contract:  Permanent (on-site )

About Us:  GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more.

Our Vision:  Changing Lives through Education

The Role:  The Customer Service Officer is responsible for solving our customers’ problems from start-to-finish so that they can get back to enjoying their experience at GBS as quickly and effortlessly as possible. GBS has implemented several key systems across the whole organisation whilst also implementing several new procedures across the Operations Function. These ensure GBS provides an optimal customer (student) experience. By utilising these systems, the Customer Support Officer will provide customers with support, advice and the peace of mind that their current issue is resolved.

What the role involves:

• Providing high quality student administration and 'one-stop shop' student advice service on Campus in collaboration with other operational teams such as Facilities, Welfare and IT.
• Responding to enquiries from students, providing detailed responses to their enquiries about the types of support available.
• Apply sensitivity and discretion when dealing with confidential information and confidently refer more complex issues to specialist staff.
• Respond with speed and accuracy to email, phone, and in-person enquiries.
• Work flexibly as part of the Customer Services Team and be available for occasional evening and weekend work as required.

About You:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, reflecting a strong foundation in relevant academic or professional disciplines.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students and staff from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written communication abilities, including a professional and inclusive telephone manner.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing work demands to meet deadlines efficiently and effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all administrative tasks.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, contributing to smooth and efficient operations. Job Description
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyse issues, follow up, and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft systems and general IT applications, with the ability to leverage technology to enhance productivity and inclusivity.
• Capable of working to established KPIs and Service Level Agreements, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus 

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.”

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Rydon’s dynamic, supportive, fun and vibrant inbound Contact Centre is packed full of outgoing and friendly people. We're currently looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join our team. 

At Rydon we understand the need for workplace flexibility and many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways. You will be based in our office in Greenhithe, Kent although we do operate a ‘hybrid working’ culture, and this means that some home working is also possible after training. Join us and you’ll be part of a team who thrive on having great conversations, enjoy interacting with people and who want to work for a company that truly believes of promoting within.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors.

Job Purpose

As a Customer Service Advisor you'll be taking inbound calls from our customers reporting repairs and providing an excellent customer experience on every call. You will be trained to provide technical advice to residents to help diagnose faults and to raise repair appointment requests where a trained engineer is required to carry out the repair. You will make sure customers feel like the number one priority and are fully informed throughout the repairs process. To succeed in this role, you don't need to be an expert in building repair or maintenance, we're looking for great communicators with a pro-active approach and high attention to detail. Whether you’re new to working in a contact centre, or a seasoned pro, we’ll help you reach your potential.

What training and career progression is on offer

For your first three months the role will focus on training and developing your skills in customer service, and in developing a basic technical knowledge to help you begin to diagnose repair needs. We offer a competitive starting salary, along with excellent benefits. All of our customer service advisor roles take inbound calls only, there is no cold calling required and working hours are between Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.

After you have successfully completed your first three months with the company you will enter the next stage of your development. As part of the proceeding months you will receive further training and development, aimed at further enhancing your buildings/repairs knowledge and be able to work on more complex calls -  this is the start of your customer service career.

What we can offer you as Customer Service Advisor

• A clear pay structure starting with a competitive salary of £26,639 per annum.
• You will have the opportunity to progress your way through our structured grading programme. There are four grades of role and with your increased knowledge and responsibility you will have the opportunity to increase your salary in line with your development.
• 25 days holiday 
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan, Private Medical Insurance and Cycle to work schemes.
• Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
• Regular department incentives with amazing prizes to be won
• Opportunities to progress your career around the business

Experience Required

To join our fun and energetic team all you need is a passion for great customer service, good communication skills, be self-motivated with a great personality and have the ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience of working in a contact centre is not necessary, though you will need to demonstrate great communication skills, along with good keyboard skills, good attention to detail and enjoy talking to customers on the phone. You will also have the ability to take ownership of and creatively solve problems.

If you are interested in joining a diverse and growing company and want to work for a company which will support your personal development then we look forward to hearing from you.

Additional Information

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

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