Events Assistant

Intercontinental Hotels Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Holiday allowance 28–33 days

Store discounts

Wagestream

Sick pay & life insurance

Career progression

Volunteer days

Taxi subsidy

Refer a Friend

Probation stay perk

Job summary

voco St. David's Cardiff in Cardiff is seeking an Events Assistant for an 8-hour-per-week fixed-term contract ending 03 January 2027. The role pays £13.15 per hour plus service charge and involves event setup and on-site service during a variety of events at the Cardiff Bay hotel.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering excellent service, have experience as a waiter or bartender, and be comfortable working in a busy hotel environment with a team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great service and great food and drinks.
• Experience as waiter or bartender.
• Experience handling customers in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a hotel team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Provide service during events.
• Support various events from corporate meetings to celebrations.
• Heavy lifting may be involved during setup.

Skills

Customer service

Waiter experience

Bartender experience

Busy environment

Team player

Food & beverage knowledge

Job description

Events Assistant

United Kingdom, Cardiff

voco St.David's Cardiff have a fantastic opportunity for an Events Assistant to join our Cardiff Bay 5-star hotel on an 8-hour per week contract! This is a Fixed-Term assignment until 3rd January 2027, and you will earn £13.15 per hour, plus service charge.

At voco, everyone's a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non-pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

Set on Cardiff Bay's waterfront, voco St David's Cardiff makes a bold statement, with its glass-fronted façade, private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and coastal setting.

The Tir a Môr at voco St David's Cardiff is our eclectic restaurant and bar. Our bold flavours draw inspiration from world food cultures and blend perfectly with the best seasonal produce Wales has to offer.

The Spa, located in the hotel, offers just the place to unwind and has been voted one of the best spas in the UK. voco St David's Cardiff is a wonderful setting for meetings, conferences, weddings, and celebrations alike.

Job Role and Responsibilities

As an Events Assistant, you will be creative, adaptable, and energetic to work in this varied department. We are looking for individuals to work on a part time basis in this fast paced and exciting environment. One day you might be doing a corporate meeting, a baby shower, a Christmas event or a wedding! Apart from service during the event, you will be helping with event setup - so some heavy lifting is involved with the role.

Requirements to Succeed

• To be passionate about delivering great service and great food and drinks
• Previous experience as a waiter/ bartender!
• Experience with working with customers in a busy environment
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

Benefits

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world's leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities!
• The voco St. David's Colleague experience stay - a 1-night complimentary stay, with two course dinner & breakfast, at the hotel following a successful probation period
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice & Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• Company sick pay and life insurance
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores - all the way from retail to cinema
• Participate in our 'Refer a Friend' programme!

Additional Information

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in treating all colleagues equally and providing equal opportunities for development and growth, regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.