Conference and Events Assistant

Valor Hospitality Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team as a Conference and Events Assistant in Manchester, where you'll create memorable experiences for guests. Your role includes setting up meeting spaces, managing audiovisuals, and serving banquets. Enjoy flexible shifts, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts for staff, friends, and family

Free meals during shifts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Wellness activities

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

Internal development initiatives

Recognition through service awards

Qualifications

• Dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to manage audiovisual systems.

Responsibilities

• Setting up meeting spaces for groups from 6 to 400.
• Overseeing the conference café and serving banquets for up to 180 guests.

Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Conference and Events Assistant - £12.21 Per Hour + Service Charge

We are seeking dedicated Conference and Events Assistants to join our team, delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. Responsibilities include setting up meeting spaces for groups ranging from 6 to 400, managing audiovisual systems, and overseeing our conference café. You will also have the opportunity to serve banquets for up to 180 guests.

We value individuals who provide outstanding customer service with a warm and personable touch. Joining our team means becoming part of our hospitality family, where your contributions are appreciated and rewarded.

Our operations are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, offering flexible shift patterns and hours to suit your availability. We experience higher demand during evenings and weekends, and these can be discussed during the interview process.

For those interested in career development, we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships alongside comprehensive brand training. Details of these courses can be found on our careers page.

Benefits include:

• Exclusive discounts for staff, friends, and family, including hotel room rates from £30 B&B and discounts on dining and shopping.
• Free meals during shifts and access to a range of high-street discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme offering up to 40% savings on bikes.
• Refer-a-friend bonuses starting at £250.

Health and Wellbeing Support:

• Wellness activities such as healthy lunches, walks, and campaigns.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24/7.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options from just £5/month.

Career Growth Opportunities:

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development initiatives to support your growth.
• Recognition through monthly and annual service awards.

If you're interested in joining our team, Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

We operate 34 hotels across the UK under leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, and Marriott brands. We have ambitious plans for growth, including three new luxury 5-star hotels opening in 2024.