We are looking for Variable Hours Waiting Staffs to join our Catering & Retail Services Team at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will be working as part of a team across banqueting and function rooms. Variable hours staff are booked one week ahead according to business needs and their availability. Variable hours staff may be working in different outlets (Restaurants, Bars and Banqueting) depending on the needs of the Department and require a range of service skills. Shift pattern of 4 hours or more from the hours of 7am until 11pm Monday to Friday . This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament! This is an exciting opportunity for someone that likes a fast-paced environment and ensuring that the highest standards of service and presentation is offered at all times. Youll be accountable for: Preparation of banqueting function rooms for breakfast, lunch, tea and evenings in advance of daily events. Preparation of table, kitchen requirements and ensuring the reception bar is correctly. Prepared in accordance with the function sheet. To greet and receive Members and guests in your allocated area. To maintain accurate stock records of beverages and banqueting equipment and report any concerns to the Line Manager. To observe all legislative requirements including those concerning hygiene, food, health and safety at work. To cover duties in other Catering and Retail Services outlets as directed by the Line Manager. If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below. What were looking for: Great Customer service skills. A Basic understanding of Health & Safety. To be able to work well in a team environment. What youll get in return: 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years service) Pro-rated. Generous pension scheme. Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme. Paid late night taxi travel if finishing after 10:30pm, if you live within a 20-mile radius of Westminster. The opportunity to witness history in the making! The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for. The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to: Make laws. Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates. Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise. Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Monday 4th May 2026 . If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HL Recruitment. The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

TPBN1_UKCT