Meetings and Events Waiter/Waitress - Zero Hour

Edwardian Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days Holiday per annum including BH

Complimentary hot meals and beverages

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Annual complimentary night stays

Staff discount platform

Company pension scheme

Training & development

Wellbeing & health support

Job summary

Edwardian Manchester Hotel is seeking a Meetings and Events Waiter/Waitress to join the Meetings & Events Operations Team. This role is currently on a zero-hours basis and involves supporting the smooth running of the meetings and events service under the Event Managers.

We value integrity, ambition, and quality in our team, offering a competitive salary and extensive staff benefits as part of a dynamic hospitality environment in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in meetings and events operations as a Waiter/Waitress, preferably in events environment or busy restaurant.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken).
• Passion for food and beverage and awareness of current trends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the meetings and events service alongside the Event Managers.
• Under guidance of the events team, maintain high levels of service and attention to detail at all times.
• Contribute to delivering a quality guest experience during meetings and events.

Job description

Join the UK’s most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants

At Edwardian Hotels London, it’s the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards

At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the fore front of our culture.

We are recruiting for a Meetings and Events Waiter/ess to join our Meetings & Events Operations Team at The Edwardian Manchester Hotel. This position is available on a zero hours basis at present.

Overview:

• An amazing opportunity to join The Edwardian Manchester Hotel as a Meetings and Events Waiter/ess.
• As a Meetings and Events Waiter/ess you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the meeting and events service alongside the Event Managers.
• Under the guidance of the meetings and events operations event management team ensure a high level of attention to detail and service is delivered at all times.

About You:

• Previous experience of working in meetings and events operations as a Waiter/Waitress ideally within a events environment or busy quality driven restaurant.
• Demonstrates excellent, attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• Impeccable command of the English language both written and spoken.
• Passion for food and beverage and keeping up to date with latest food trends.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
• R ecommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Regular social events across all hotels
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year
• Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation: Competitive salary