Conference & Events Assistant - Part Time

Convene Conference Centers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks a Part-Time Conference & Events Assistant in London. This role involves providing excellent service to clients during events, working closely with various teams to ensure all aspects of hospitality are met. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for client satisfaction. Responsibilities include setting up food stations, maintaining cleanliness, and accommodating client needs. Join a dynamic team committed to hospitality excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Interest-free loan for rail season tickets

Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme

Continuous professional and personal development support

Qualifications

• 1 year of coffee experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage.
• Proficient in multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to ensure a great experience.
• Set up and breakdown Food and Beverage stations.
• Provide world-class service in accordance with Brand Standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Education

Food Hygiene or Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Conference & Events Assistant - Part Time

London, UK

We’re seeking a Part-Time Conference & Events Assistant to join our Operations team. The Conference & Events Assistant will report directly to the Service Manager.

Please note: candidates must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

The Part Time Conference & Events Assistant will provide genuine anticipatory service to clients and participants in all aspects of hospitality and conference services. In this position, you will interact with our clients and ensure they have a great experience at Convene. You will work in partnership with the Culinary, Production, and Technology teams to ensure we are exceeding the expectations of our clients. At all times, the Service Technician is expected to be attentive to our clients’ needs and make them feel welcomed, important, and relaxed. We need someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as someone highly motivated and ready to work with others. Our employees carry our Core Values every day: Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork.

• Greet all clients with enthusiasm and friendliness
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
• Provide world-class service, in accordance with our Brand Standards
• Set up, replenish, maintain, and breakdown Food and Beverage stations
• Accommodate special client needs and last-minute requests
• Develop relationships with clients
• Accurately answer client questions about culinary and our spaces in a friendly manner
• Read, understand, and execute Program Execution Orders
• Follow checklists and Standard Operating Procedures
• Set up and breakdown conference rooms and refresh rooms as needed
• Perform facility maintenance
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling
• Have full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information
• Perform opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in accordance with company standards
• Perform cleaning duties including: wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning glasses, washing dishes, polishing glass and silverware, making rollups
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Maintain professional working relationships with the team
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We Look For:

• 1 year of coffee experience a plus
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly motivated and ready to lead other team members
• Proficient in multitasking
• A Food Hygiene or Food Handling Certificate preferred
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Ability to move, carry, push, pull, and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for an extended period

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.

• Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme

Time Off and Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay
• Financial Support and Benefits
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme

Professional Development and Recognition

• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones

Community and Impact

• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

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