Events Waiter / Waitress

TN United Kingdom; Mortimer; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Events Waiter/Waitress at a stunning estate set in 250 acres of parkland. This role is perfect for those passionate about creating memorable experiences for guests. You'll be involved in setting up and clearing event spaces, ensuring every detail is perfect for weddings, awards nights, and conferences. With flexible hours and a supportive team, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in the hospitality industry. Enjoy great benefits, including free meals, access to leisure facilities, and career progression opportunities. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Paid holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities

Flexible shift patterns

Team appreciation events

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail to ensure perfect event setups.
• Motivated by delivering high standards of service.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear event spaces for weddings and conferences.
• Support event service to ensure guests have a great experience.

Skills

Detail-oriented

High standards of service

Team player

Ability to multitask

Job description

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De Vere Wokefield Estateset in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Are you keen to be part of an events team and help create memorable experiences?

We are recruiting for an Events Waiter/Waitress to join our team at De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading working flexible hours available.

As an Events Waiter/Waitress you will help with setting up and clearing down all our event spaces whether it be for a wedding, awards night or conference making sure every detail is considered. You will also support with the event service helping to ensure our guests have a great experience and that memorable moments are created.

You will need to be over 18 years old age to apply for this position.

In return the role offers £12.21 per hour plus meals on duty and access to your wages when you need it via Wagestream.

What we look for in an Events Waiter/Waitress:
• A keen eye for detail to ensure that every event is set up to perfection
• Someone motivated by delivering high standards of service to ensure each and every guest has a memorable experience
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks with enthusiasm
• A confident team player who enjoys working with others and interacting with people

It would be great if you have previous experience within a similar role or working with events type role. However, experience is not essential as full training can be provided so, if you are willing to learn, you could still be our next Events Waiter/Waitress

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Events Waiter / Waitress.

• £12.21 per hour
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.