Events Casuals (Banqueting)

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier luxury hotel in London is seeking Events Casuals (Banqueting) to support the Events team. Responsibilities include setting up events, communicating with hosts, and providing excellent service. Ideal candidates will have a good knowledge of food and beverage, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers market-leading remuneration and various attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within Conferences and Events preferred.
• Strong understanding and passion for food and beverage.
• Ability to communicate directly with hosts regarding event details.

Responsibilities

• Set up events according to the expected standards.
• Communicate effectively with event hosts for necessary arrangements.
• Provide courteous and unobtrusive service to all guests.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of food and beverage

Excellent time management

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Job description

The Peninsula London is seeking Events Casuals (Banqueting) to support the Events team with all activities pertaining to the successful set-up and service of conferences and events at The Peninsula London. With events spaces that impress and inspire, offering lavish business lunches, banquets, and dinners to suit all manner of events. Delectable British, International, and Cantonese cuisine is being created for every type of event. With 6 meeting rooms, a 15-seat screening room, and a grand ballroom for up to 450 guests banquet style or up to 1200 for cocktail receptions.

We will be seeking Casual Waiters, Bartenders and Events Porters to join our Team on a casual basis.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Ability to set up events including checking the physical layout of the room and delivering an event to the agreed standards.
• Ability to introduce and communicate directly to individual hosts, reviewing details and making themselves accessible to the host for any need that may arise.
• Handle, or relay to managers all feedback and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily.
• Perform a friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting, seating, and waiting on all guests.

General requirements

• Possess a good knowledge of food and beverage with a strong understanding, passion, and some experience within Conferences and Events preferred.
• Good communication skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Flexibility and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.