The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline and since the day we opened in 1902 it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.
Do you want to help deliver outstanding meetings, weddings and other spectacular events then Rocco Forte Hotels would love to invite you to join us as a Waiting Team Member in our Meeting and Events Operations.
From weddings, dinners and cocktail parties to conferences and press junkets, you will ensure that all in-house events and meetings run seamlessly — providing an experience that goes above and beyond our guests’ high expectations.
Rocco Forte Hotels are a collection of iconic hotels that respect the individuality of location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.
As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:
Cooperate well with colleagues in own team and across departments
Ensure that all in-house events and meetings run seamlessly - from weddings, dinners, and cocktail parties to conferences and press junkets
Join our team of outstanding floor staff to deliver flawless service in a world-leading luxury hotel, assisting the management team in meeting the high expectations of our discerning guests
Be eager to learn and be a confident and adaptable individual able to thrive in a high-pressured world class environment.
Be exceptionally well presented and capable of making a warm first impression on our guests while delivering discrete, sensitive standards of service.
Tailor your approach so that high quality results are achieved
Deliver discreet, understated and timely service, going that extra mile
Be knowledgeable of the hotel, our facilities and local area
Take ownership of performing the job well in line with the departmental standards
Who we are looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests. We are looking for team members who bring:
Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.
Working with us provides access to the following perks:
Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
Social activities and events
Recognition programs
Annual awards
Occupational Pension Scheme
50% discount on food and beverage
25% discount on Spa Treatments
20% discount on Health Spa products
Cycle to Work Scheme
Local Retailer Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Discretionary Service Charge
£32,000 expected package (£26,364 base salary plus qualified estimate of service charge)
Permanent 39 hours over 5 days
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.
