Events Host

De Vere Beaumont Estate; Windsor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier event venue in Old Windsor is seeking an experienced Events Host. In this full-time role, you will meet and welcome clients, ensure function rooms are ready, and assist the Food & Beverage team. The ideal candidate will have a strong service orientation and be a confident team player. Enjoy competitive pay of £12.30 per hour and excellent benefits including leisure club access and complimentary stays.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

28 days holiday (increasing to 33 days)

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have high standards of presentation to create a positive first impression.
• Must be motivated by delivering high standards of service to ensure memorable experiences.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Meet and welcome all conference and events clients.
• Ensure function rooms are set up correctly prior to arrival.
• Assist Food & Beverage team with serving food and drinks.

Skills

High standards of presentation

Motivated by delivering high standards of service

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you keen to be part of an events front of house team and help create memorable moments?

We are recruiting for an Events Host to join our team at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.

As an Events Host, you will meet and welcome all conference and events clients to help deliver a positive and memorable experience. You will ensure that all function rooms are set up correctly prior to arrival and coordinate any additional requirements such as timing changes, printing, bedroom check-ins, luggage storage, or transport for guests. You will also assist the Food & Beverage team with serving food and drinks to meetings/clients as required.

This is a Full-Time role involving a varied shift pattern.

In return, the role offers £12.30 per hour plus excellent benefits, including free use of our leisure club facilities, meals on duty, and an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel.

What We Look For In An Events Host

• High standards of presentation to create a positive first impression
• Motivated by delivering high standards of service to ensure guests have a memorable experience
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks with enthusiasm
• A confident team player who enjoys working with others and interacting with people

Benefits

• £12.30 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities
• Extra paid day off for your birthday and a £20 love to shop voucher
• Varied shift patterns and contracts to suit your lifestyle; we are a 24/7 operation
• Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice
• £50 colleague rates for overnight stays and 50% discount on Food & Beverage
• 28 days holiday (increasing to 33 days)
• Venue closure over Christmas
• Access to discounts via the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal
• Career progression opportunities, including Apprenticeship programmes and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing platform Wagestream for instant access to your pay
• Monthly colleague recognition and annual recognition event
• Subsidised travel options
• Supportive team with regular appreciation events
• Company Life Assurance scheme