We have an exciting opportunity for Events Assistants to join our fantastic Conference & Banqueting team here at Old Thorns Hotel.
We are passionate about hospitality and our Conference & Banqueting team help to provide a smooth and efficient services for our customers and help to create the memories during the most important moments of our customers lives.
This role mainly consists of providing Food & Beverage services to our guests attending Conferences, Weddings and other events using our ballrooms and meeting rooms.
This position is for casual work only.
We kindly ask that you are available for a flexible rota, where evenings and weekends are required.
Main Responsibilities:
- Food & Beverage Service during events.
- Assisting with set up and clear down before and after events.
- Assist with set up, food and drink service and clear down after events.
- Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner.
- Be confident and knowledgeable about food & drink and in current liquor licensing laws and ensure these are strictly adhered to.
- Help in other areas of the Food & Beverage department, where required.
Why Old Thorns Hotel & Resort?
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
We are a four-star resort located in Liphook, Hampshire. The hotel is easily accessible from the A3, and only 30 minutes from Guildford and Portsmouth. We offer a wide range of accommodation, conference & function facilities, health club, beauty spa, restaurants & bars and a championship golf course.
What are the Old Thorns employee benefits?
- Countryside setting
- Flexible Shifts
- A large variety of Learning & Development opportunities (including apprenticeships and courses)
- Fair Tip Policy
- Free meals on duty
- Free on-site parking
- Long Service Awards & Long Service Holiday Entitlement
- 28 days paid holiday entitlement
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme (£100)
- Discounts across all Food & Beverage outlets
- Discounted access to our on-site gym and pool
- Discounts on Spa Treatments and Products
- Discount on Golf Retail Products in the Proshop
- Discounts on hotel rooms and Hotel-Run events (including our Tribute Nights!)
What to expect?
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email from a member of our HR Team confirming receipt of your application. Due to the volume of applications, our managers will respond to you within 2 weeks of your application. (If this review period will exceed two weeks, we will contact you to let you know.)
Unfortunately, if you have not heard from us within these 2 weeks, your application was unsuccessful.
In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.
To find out more visit www.oldthorns.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liphook GU30 7PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you 18+ to be able to sell alcohol?
- What wage are you expecting?
- How many hours per week are you looking to work?
- Are you able to work Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays?
- Are you able to work a variety of daytime and evening shifts throughout the week?
Experience:
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
