Event Logistics Porter

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering company is looking for a Logistics Porter in London. The role involves assisting in the delivery of seamless service for events, maintaining equipment organization, and ensuring adherence to operational standards. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor. Opportunities for personal growth and a chance to be part of a historic catering legacy await you.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Searcys pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Access to discounts and communication portal

Employee assistance programme

Searcys Champagne School enrolment

Meals provided on shift

Birthday off

Volunteer day off

Qualifications

• Acting professional at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Events Operations Manager and manage event operations.
• Ensure proper uniform and appearance standards.
• Communicate with clients professionally.
• Perform linen stock take and maintain room setups.
• Ensure timely delivery and collection of equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Customer care skills

Team player

Initiative

Job description

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Company Description

Searcys are looking for an Logistic Porter to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

Company Description

Searcys are looking for an Logistic Porter to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally designed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion;

This venue is one of our flagship sites based on Pall Mall with a vast array of decadent event spaces.

As a Logistics Porter Supervisor you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
  
  

Job Description

To assist the Events Operations Manager and the event management team to deliver seamless service to all areas of the department.

Job Type: Full Time

hourly Rate: £13.85 + Tronc

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the standards of operational set up are adhered to as set out by the Events Operations Manager & Event Manager
• Ensure correct uniform; by you and your team is worn at all times and personal appearance standards are adhered to.
• Correspond and communicate with Clients when required and make sure any requests are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure the Porters Sheet containing the set-ups for the following day is completed by close of business the day before.
• Perform the linen stock take and ensure general tidiness of the linen room
• Ensure the wine store is kept with the expected level of organisation, ensure all deliveries are dealt with in a timely manner and organised efficiently.
• Liaise with supervisors and managers to ensure all room set-ups are managed efficiently, and all updates and changes co-ordinated effectively.
• Ensure you are briefed on all large meetings/events taking place in your working area.
• Ensure the delivery and collection of equipment / supplies both coming in and leaving the building is dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Using the correct delivery and collection labels and check in and out sheet.
• Ensure the rooms are always set up with the correct equipment or is returned to its standard set-up when not required.
• Ensure the furniture stores are always kept tidy, stocked, and prepared with all equipment and stock as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Acting professional at all times.
• Excellent communication skills
• Takes the initiative
• Supportive / Team player
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent customer care skills
  
  

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality

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