M&E Assistant - Food and Bar Service- Casual Fixed Term

The Midland Hotel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Milton Keynes is seeking a Meetings and Events Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will serve food and drinks during events, assist the M&E team in meeting KPIs, and ensure a warm welcome for guests. The position is casual and fixed-term until December 2025, perfect for those looking to contribute to memorable guest experiences during the busy Christmas period.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

Company-wide recognition scheme

Meals on duty

Talent referral scheme

Regular team celebrations and Employee Awards

Access to Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing job-related training with progression paths

Qualifications

• Ability to meet clients’ needs on the spot.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience assisting in serving food and drinks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and event organizers.
• Assist with serving food and drinks during functions.
• Support the M&E team to meet departmental KPIs.
• Maintain high standards during large events.

Skills

Great communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

Be Yourself - Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo

We are recruiting to join our Meeting and Events team working on functions serving food or working behind the bar. This is a casual role, fixed term till end of December 2025 for our busy Christmas period.

As a Meetings and Events (M&E) Assistant you’ll be a face of the hotel, so we want you to bring your warm and friendly personality to work with you every day. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! This is a hands-on position within the M&E department working on functions serving food and drinks to the high Leonardo standard. You’ll work as part of a vibrant team to ensure all guests have a first-class experience with us.

Responsibilities

As an M&E Assistant you will:

• Be a welcoming presence for guests and event organisers
• Assist with serving food and drinks during functions
• Support the M&E team to meet the department’s KPIs
• Be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and independently as needed
• Play a key role in delivering high standards during large events

Requirements / Ideal Candidate

If you’re our ideal M&E Porter, you will:

• Be yourself
• Think on your feet to meet clients’ needs – a can-do attitude is essential
• Have great communication skills: greet organisers, ensure guests’ needs are met and collaborate with others
• Be self-motivated and comfortable working alone at times
• Work well in a team during large events

Perks and Benefits

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme
• Meals on duty
• Talent referral scheme
• Regular team celebrations and Employee Awards
• Access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing job-related training with clear paths for progression

Why join us?

We look after our colleagues as well as our guests. Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community. Our learning portal and regular coaching help you develop the knowledge and skills you need, with progression opportunities in Hospitality.

Our Story

Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we operate over 270 hotels across the United Kingdom and Europe. We look after over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland, and being one of the fastest growing hotel groups, we have plans for major expansion over the next few years; there’s never been a more exciting time to come join us!