The Portsmouth Marriott Hotel is looking for a Conference & Banqueting Shift Leader to help support and lead the fantastic Conference and Banqueting Team!
We are looking for a passionate Conference & Banquets Shift Leader wanting to deliver a first-class experience at the world leading hospitality company Portsmouth Marriott Hotel located near famous landmarks such as the Spinnaker Tower has a range of amenities including: Cast Iron Bar & Grill, our signature restaurant and fitness centre.
The Portsmouth Marriott Hotel provides exceptional, personal, and friendly service whilst catering to a variety of guests.
At Portsmouth Marriott there is the opportunity to progress your career in a supportive environment!
The impact you’ll make as a Conference and Banqueting Shift Leader
You will enjoy working with and leading a well-synchronized service staff, prepared to do whatever it takes to pull off a flawless event. When the guests arrive, they will be pleased to find your polished appearance and dedication to exceptional service that delights in the details. You will feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that you’ve impressed each guest with personalized attention.
What you’ll be doing as a Conference and Banqueting Shift Leader
- Prepare coffee breaks, carts and stations with appropriate supplies
- Organize tables, action stations, buffets, and carts for service
- Communicate any additional meal requirements or special requests to the kitchen
- Ensure courses are properly cleared and crumbed in a timely fashion
- Manage the presentation of tableware so that it is accessible for the guests
- Monitor cleanliness and proper sanitization of tables, stations and service areas
- Lead shifts and Serves as a role model to our fantastic banqueting team
- Lead on delivery of our amazing range of conference and events
- Organize the day to day running of our events to ensure a smooth and seamless operation
- Support the Restaurant and Bar operation within our Cast Iron Bar and Grill.
- Works closely and efficiently with our passionate Sales and Events department
A successful Conference and Banqueting Shift Leader is someone who…
- Enjoys the fast-paced operation
- Leads by example and is a team player
- Can communicate clearly (verbal, listening, writing)
- Is proactive, reliable and can support shifts including weekends and bank holidays
In return for your hard work as a Conference and Banqueting Shift Leader, you will receive…
- Discounted stays at over 9,000 hotels worldwide!
- Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars
- Discounts for your friends and family
- Wellness and mental health programmes
- 20 Holiday days
- Double pay for bank holidays
- Gratuities
- World class training and development
- Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
- Staff parties
- Free meal on shift
- Free car parking
- Service awards and recognition gifts
With this role you will be working 40 hours per week over 5 days, including weekends with a variety of early and late shifts - do you need flexibility in your life? We are happy to discuss this with you!
If this sounds like the perfect role for you apply online.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability, age and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
