Wedding & Events Assistants Lympne, England
Job description
Wedding & Events Assistants
Earnings of £9.18 - £9.50 per hour, plus Service Charge and Desirable benefits
Permanent, flexible hour contracts available
At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, our newly opened Orangery and Pergola, along with the Mansion Hotel function rooms, are exquisite and unique events spaces, set in the grounds of a wild animal park. Our venues offer truly unique settings for weddings, conferences, and private events.
As a Wedding & Events Assistant, you will help us to deliver an amazing, unforgettable, experience for our guests. You will assist with waiting tables, serving canapes and drinks, polishing and cleaning glassware and cutlery, as well as with the clean up and close to get ready for the next day’s event.
Who we are looking for:
This role would be ideal for someone who is already working and looking for additional hours. You will have a passion for outstanding customer service, and will thrive working in a busy, fast paced environment. You will be a great communicator and will be able to work effectively with team members to deliver an amazing and memorable service.
Contract details:
Basic rate of pay is £9.18 for under 21’s and £9.50 for over 21, plus guaranteed share of service charge. Hours are worked on a flexible rota basis. Working hours may include day shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and unsociable hours.
A reliable form of transport would be essential due to the remote location of Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The location:
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a world-renowned wild animal park set within 600 acres of Kentish savannah. The Reserve is home to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals and offers luxury short breaks accommodation, free roaming animal safaris, once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters and exquisite dining experiences. Most importantly, every one of our employees is part of real conservation in action and their efforts have contributed to animals such as black rhino and western lowland gorillas being returned to their natural habitats in collaboration with our partners at The Aspinall Foundation.
Why you should join us:
As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and roars from our pride of Lions, you will also join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
You can also expect a host of other benefits including:
- Share of service charge
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning
- Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity Policies.
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- And many more length or service-related rewards and Benefits.
Interviews are currently due to take place on the below dates, but other dates may be available:
- 16th February (11-2pm)
- 25th February (11-2pm)
- 2nd March (3-6pm)
To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering letter
Visit our websitefor further information.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £9.18-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- Serving: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
