M & E Assistant Manager - live in available Gerrards Cross, England
Job description
M & E Assistant Manager - live in available
A peaceful four star hotel in Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, the Bull Hotel offers 147 comfortable bedrooms, a restaurant and bar, and flexible event suites for all types of functions. Opened in 1688 as a coaching inn, the picturesque hotel combines warm British hospitality with modern comforts. Located in the countryside. The Bull is easily accessible by train or car.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is flexible with their working hours to join our team as our Operational Meetings and Events Assistant Manager. £600 REWARD - Join us and you can receive a £300 Welcome Payment in months 3 and 6 of Employment
Our Meeting and Events team provide our guests with a personalised conference or special events service. We are seeking a Meeting & Events Assistant Manager with experience of running meetings and special events including weddings, as well as a passion for fresh, quality food; together with a desire to deliver excellent levels of service. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.
Why join the Bull’s team?
As part of the Bull's team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Wagestream – flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
- A paid day off for your birthday
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
- Employee appreciation events
- Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
- Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential
Live in is available for this role (Chargeable)
As a Meeting & Events Assistant Manager you will have...
- A minimum of 2 years food and beverage service experience in all F & B departments, including Conference and Banqueting, in a quality hotel
- Experience of supervising weddings and large scale events
- A good knowledge of wines and beverages
- A passion for hospitality and for delivering excellent guest service
- Good leadership skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Excellent spoken & written English and good administration and IT skills
- Good presentation with an outgoing personality, excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner
- Good H & S and Food Hygiene knowledge
- A pro-active and can-do attitude
- Flexibility to work on a rota basis across seven days, including early mornings and late evenings as required
What will I be doing as a Meeting & Events Assistant Manager?
- Ensuring all allocated rooms for business meetings, special events and weddings are set as requested on time.
- Supervising staff on duty and ensuring that all services are delivered as scheduled and our guests receive excellent service, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
- Meeting the key personnel at the beginning of each event and ensuring that every aspect of the day is checked and delivered.
- Maintaining operating standards ensuring consistently high standards of service.
- Liaising with the kitchen to ensure food service is timely and as ordered, taking care of special requests and guests with allergies.
- Optimising time on the floor by carrying out one to one coaching & training to develop employee confidence in dealing with customers and selling hotel products and services.
- Attending training & completing e-learning modules to improve your skills and aid your development
- Duty Manager Shifts
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
