Conference & Banqueting Waiter

Recruit Genie; St Albans; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing platform

Health care cash plan

Discounted food & beverages, accom &sp

Spa discounts

Refer a Friend £1000

Staff meals

Free parking

Discounts on Spa products

Global hotel rates

Descripción de la vacante

Sopwell House, a luxurious 5 star Georgian country house hotel in Hertfordshire, is seeking a Conference & Banqueting Waiter on a casual agreement. You will deliver exceptional F&B service across conferences, weddings, banquets and private dining, creating memorable guest experiences with a warm, professional approach.

Prepare spaces to the highest standards, serve efficiently, and work closely with colleagues to ensure flawless events.

Formación

• Experience in conference & banqueting, events, or hotel F&B is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver exceptional food and beverage service across conferences, weddings, banquets, private dining events and special occasions.
• Create memorable guest experiences with friendly, professional, personalised service.
• Prepare meeting rooms and event spaces to the highest standards before guests arrive.
• Serve food and beverages efficiently while maintaining presentation standards.
• Collaborate with hotel colleagues to ensure events run smoothly from start to finish.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures, cash handling and stock management as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for guests.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

Conocimientos

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Team player

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Descripción del empleo

Conference & Banqueting Waiter

Casual agreement

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious 5 star, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

Your role in our family:

• Deliver exceptional food and beverage service across conferences, weddings, banquets, private dining event and special occasions
• Create memorable guest experiences by providing friendly, professional and personalised service throughout every event
• Prepare meeting rooms and event spaces to the highest standards, ensuring every details is ready before guests arrive
• Serve food and beverages efficiently while maintaining excellent presentation and service standards
• Work closely with colleagues across the hotel to ensure every event runs smoothly from start to finish
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, cash handling and maintaining beverage stock where required
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for guests
• Support your colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within Conference & Banqueting, Events, Restaurant or Hotel Food & Beverage service would be advantageous
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service with a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining attention to detail
• A flexible team player who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver outstanding events
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within a luxury hospitality environment
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with business needs.

The Best Bit:

• Learning and Development: Access our digital learning platform, and various courses to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from our interactive health and wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health care cash plans: take advantage of our Health Care cash plan benefits, including 24-hours access to a GP.
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa for you and your family
• Discounts on Spa treatments and Spa days in our award-winning Cottonmill Spa
• Discount on Spa products
• Refer a Friend Scheme: earn up to £1,000 referral fee when you recommend someone to work with us
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Free staff meals and parking

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail]

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Proof of documentation will be required in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Next Steps

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.