Finding Work

How to ask about training before accepting hospitality assistant work

Added to the archive on 15 November 2026.

Find out what you will learn, who supports you and what independence looks like.

Ask what you should be able to do by the end of your first week. For work in guest service, ask who shows new staff how the team handles room or table readiness. Check whether training happens at the advertised site and how long you will work alongside someone experienced.

Find out how feedback works

Ask who checks your work and how they tell you what to improve. Take a note of any systems or documents mentioned, such as a service handover sheet. If you are told there is a trial or assessment, ask for the instructions and practical details in writing so you can prepare appropriately.