Conference and Events Assistant

Valor Hospitality; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts for you, friends &

Valor team member rates at UK hotels (

Discounted stays for friends & family

50% discount in restaurants and bars

Free meals on duty

Access to high-street discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer-a-friend bonuses (up to £250)

Wellbeing programme & EAP

Fully funded apprenticeships

Internal development programmes

Team member service awards

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is seeking Conference and Events Assistants for Casual, on-site roles at our Peterborough location. You will help prepare meeting spaces, set up AV equipment, and oversee the conference café while delivering warm, guest-focused service.

Roles involve serving banquets up to 180 guests, with shifts including evenings and weekends. Exceptional customer care and team spirit are essential to thrive in our hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and personal touch.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Experience in conference and events support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up meeting spaces from small to large events (6 to 400 guests).
• Set up audiovisual systems and manage conference café operations.
• Serve banquets for up to 180 guests and assist during events.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Event setup

Job description

Holiday Inn Peterborough Occasional Worker Agreement - Casual

We are looking for Conference and Events Assistants to join the team delivering to our guests an exceptional experience. You will be hands on setting up meeting spaces from a meeting for 6 through to an event for 400.

We're in search of individuals who are dedicated to provide outstanding customer service with a warm and personable touch.

Joining our team means taking on essential responsibilities, such as preparing meeting and event spaces, setting up audiovisual systems, and managing our conference café.

You’ll also have the opportunity to use your hospitality skills by serving banquets for up to 180 guests.

Embrace the opportunity to become a valued member of our hospitality family – join us and become an integral part of family of Hotalitarian’s today.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

• Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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