Events Team Leader (Banqueting Casuals)

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking an Events Team Leader Casual (Banqueting) to support the Events team in delivering exceptional service for various events. The ideal candidate should possess a strong knowledge of food and beverage, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a high-profile flagship hotel and enjoy market-leading remuneration and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Attractive benefits

Experience with an award-winning team

Qualifications

• Experience in Conferences and Events preferred.
• Strong understanding and passion for hospitality.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Set up events and manage physical layout.
• Communicate directly with hosts to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide discreet service to all guests.

Skills

Food and beverage knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce that we are seeking an Events Team Leader Casual (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.

• 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.

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