Catering Assistant

About this role
- Award winning national private practice
- A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
- Supportive and collaborative team environment

**About the Company**

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach.

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

**About the Role**

The Catering Assistant is responsible for the delivery of catering requirements within the Sydney office, ensuring a seamless delivery of service for all meetings and client events.

**Responsibilities**
- Greet client and staff to provide services including barista, waiter service, food preparation, plating service and handling
- Clear, clean, setup and configure as appropriate - kitchens, client meeting rooms, conferences rooms, lunches, functions and events
- Cleaning & maintenance of catering equipment, including washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls and loading and unloading the dishwasher
- Review meeting bookings & events on a daily basis to determine the associated requirements
- Act as a conduit between the business, Reception and Facilities
- Manage stock inventory and oversee the receipt of deliveries
- Support the Catering Supervisor by managing catering operations in their absence or as required
- Oversee event delivery by coordinating catering operations and providing leadership to catering staff to ensure high-quality service
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support seamless event execution and service delivery
- Undertake receptionist responsibilities when required, including answering and routing incoming calls and faxes on a multi-line telephone system
- Maintaining and general upkeep of the conference rooms, reception waiting area, lobby and other public areas in the office
- Adherence to employment regulations and awards and to all health and safety requirements, including food hygiene regulations
- Service of all staff kitchen areas ensuring supplies are stocked, coffee machines are maintained and serviced regularly. Maintain a clean and tidy workspace

**About You**
- Previous catering experience in a corporate environment, preferably within a professional services industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounts payable systems
- A highly developed customer service ethic
- Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise work to meet key deliverables
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, in particular the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders
- Good influencing and negotiation capability
- Ability to challenge the status quo and offer practical solutions
- Strong oral and written communication skills

**Culture**

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally.

We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

**Benefits**
- Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
- Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.

**How to apply**

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job details

**Job reference**:

- LR/1872642Q

**Location**:

- Sydney

**Job type**:

- Full Time

**Job category**:

- Business Services

**Date posted**:

- 07-Jul-2025