Job description
Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Conference & Banqueting)
30 Euston Square, Searcys - Award winning conference and events venue
Full-time (40) or Part-time (20 or 8) average hour contracts plus overtime
£11.95 per hour
Our dynamic, fun and award winning hospitality and banqueting team host a variety of events from boardroom meetings, large conferences and exhibitions to cocktail parties, BBQs and formal dinners. We are looking for outgoing and talented waiters whom enjoy working in large teams with a passion for food, beverage and customer service.
Training will always be offered in all aspects of the role, so both skilled and new hospitality professionals will find support to develop in their respective roles.
Contract hours are suitable for a range of availabilities including 40, 20 and 8 hour minimum commitments and Zero Hour should you need greater flexibility. Please advise your hiring manager if your are looking for full-time or part-time work and your availability. You will be asked to be available weekdays and weekends including early starts or post midnight finishes where events are booked.
Job Description
The successful candidates will have a flair for hospitality, enjoy working in dynamic teams and support creative thinking to improve the service and offer. Candidates wanting to achieve career progression within a fantastic catering operator will find training and support in a structured and high achieving team.
Main Purpose:
- To provide excellent food, beverage and customer service
- To work autonomously or within in a team
- To adapt to different working conditions (both busy, loud & quiet exam conditions)
- To be punctual and have a good command in time management, organising
- To have a positive attitude and good communication skills
- To have a good knowledge of spoken & written English
- To be able to solve any customer service related problem.
Most of the time Hospitality Assistant‘s duties are confined to catering, however, staff do spend some time organising furniture in the seminar rooms, keeping an eye on audio visual equipment, or helping in the cloakroom. Due to the fact that the venue is a seven-floor building and boasts of 6 different kitchens and pantries, communication is the crucial rule of providing successful catering service.
Alongside working within some of the most iconic venues within the UK, with the very best teams, we also offer great benefits alongside your career, which include:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into Searcys pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Meals provided on shift
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Access to gym on site
- Access to employee assistance programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Access to wide range of training and apprentice schemes
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Long Service Recognition
- Annual Awards Ceremony
Searcys Company
Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain. Our Vision is to be the hospitality partner of choice to British cultural and heritage markets. Design and deliver bespoke food, drink and hospitality concepts with personality.
30 Euston Square is an award-winning venue managed by Searcys and it is renowned for its food, service and state of art facilities. The waiters will work closely with the Operations Manager and both Hospitality and Banqueting Managers to ensure all guests entering the building receive a warm welcome and a fantastic service of food and beverages.
Searcys Learning & Development:
Searcys has a full blended learning programme that includes formal qualifications, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training. We are proud of the investment we make in developing our people to raise their standards to be the best they can be.
Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London NW1 2FB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person