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Assistant Banqueting Manager (Full Time)
Highclere Castle —Newbury
- £29,000 - £32,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
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Teaching Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Newbury
- £23,638 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Care plans
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
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Assistant Manager
Brunning & Price - The Greyhound —Marcham
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hotel
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- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Part Time Kitchen Assistant
Fair Close Centre —Newbury
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
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- Customer service
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Farmshop Assistant
The Rural Luxury Kitchen —Reading
- £12.50 - £13.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Assistant Manager
Cobrizo Lounge —Newbury
- £33,000 - £37,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Casual dining restaurant
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- Employee discount
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Night Care Assistant 04626
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £24,796 - £25,583 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Teaching Assistant / Lunchtime Controller
West Berkshire Council —West Berkshire
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- School
9d
Teaching Assistants
West Berkshire Council —West Berkshire
- £12.85 - £13.26 an hour
- Communication skills
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3d
Learning Support Assistant
SCCU Group —Swindon
- Monday to Friday
- Remote
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9d
Teaching Assistant
Northcroft —Newbury
- £23,500 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Northcroft —Newbury
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Step Into FE Lecturer and Course Leader
Newbury College —Newbury
- £30,160 - £39,034 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Café
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Care Assistant (Care Companion)
EQ Care —Whitchurch
- £29,080 - £33,839 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
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- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Senior Administration Assistant
Norman Gate School —Andover
- £17,860.23 - £18,612.96 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
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Specialist Support Assistant (LSA)
Manor Green School —Maidenhead
- From £21,367 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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1d
Kitchen Assistant
The Bunk Inn —Thatcham
- Up to £12.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Referral programme
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Bank Rehab Assistant
Inspire Neurocare —Basingstoke
- £13.33 an hour
- Care experience
- No experience needed
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Lead Tutor (Sports)
New Meaning Training —Reading
- £33,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Store discount
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1d
Gardener
National Trust —Reading
- £27,612 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
6d

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Assistant Banqueting Manager (Full Time)

Highclere Castle
Newbury

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Job details

Full-time
£29,000 - £32,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Hospitality
Driving Licence
Culinary experience
Customer service
Numeracy
Food service
Organisational skills
Bartending
Food safety
Cash handling
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Hotel experience

Full job description

Assistant Banqueting Manager

Location: Highclere Castle
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum

Essential Requirements

Before applying, please ensure you meet the following criteria:

Previous experience within a hotel, restaurant, bar, café, events, or hospitality environment is essential.
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident and friendly approach.
Ability to work flexibly, including Sundays throughout the public open season and additional weekend shifts when required.
Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high service standards.
Basic understanding of food safety, hygiene, and environmental health procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced team in a high-volume visitor environment.

About Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle is one of the world's most recognised heritage attractions and the real-life home of the internationally acclaimed television series Downton Abbey. Welcoming thousands of visitors each year, the Castle offers exceptional hospitality experiences across fine dining, afternoon tea, visitor catering, special events, and seasonal food and beverage operations.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, and customer-focused Front of House Assistant to support our Head Butler and Front of House Manager across a variety of hospitality settings within the estate.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their hospitality career while gaining experience in fine dining, afternoon tea service, cocktail operations, banqueting, and large-scale visitor catering within a prestigious and historic venue.

The Opportunity

You will gain valuable experience across a range of hospitality operations, including:

Fine dining events for family and corporate occasions within the Castle.
Traditional Afternoon Tea service featuring premium sandwiches, cakes, and teas.
Busy visitor tea rooms serving up to 1,200 guests per day during peak periods.
Summer cocktail and snack bars.
Supporting the promotion and service of Highclere Castle Gin and other beverages.
Private events, banquets, and exclusive hospitality experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service to all visitors and guests.
Assist with food and beverage service across multiple outlets and events.
Support the setup, operation, and closing of dining rooms, bars, tea rooms, and event spaces.
Ensure food and drinks are presented and served to the highest standards.
Maintain a welcoming, professional, and efficient service environment.
Assist with stock presentation and service preparation.
Follow food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and environmental health procedures at all times.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Represent Highclere Castle professionally and positively at all times.

Skills & ExperienceEssential

Experience within a hospitality, food service, restaurant, hotel, café, or bar environment.
Strong customer service skills with a genuine passion for hospitality.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
Team-focused attitude with a willingness to support colleagues when needed.

Desirable

Experience within fine dining, banqueting, hotel, or event service operations.
Knowledge of banqueting and event hospitality.
Basic cocktail preparation or bar service experience.
Culinary knowledge or food service experience.
Leadership potential and the ability to support and motivate team members.
Basic numeracy skills for order processing and cash handling.

Working Hours

This role requires flexibility to support the operational needs of the Castle throughout the visitor and events season.

Sunday working is required during the public open season.
Additional weekend working, including Saturdays and occasional extra Sundays, may be required.
Hours will vary depending on visitor numbers, events, and seasonal demand.

Why Join Highclere Castle?

Work at one of the world's most famous heritage destinations.
Gain experience across fine dining, banqueting, afternoon tea, cocktail service, and visitor hospitality.
Develop valuable hospitality and food & beverage skills in a unique environment.
Be part of a supportive and professional team.
Contribute to creating exceptional experiences for visitors from around the world.
Opportunities for career development within the hospitality industry.

Apply Today

If you are enthusiastic about hospitality, enjoy working with people, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.

Join the team at Highclere Castle and help create unforgettable experiences in one of the most iconic heritage venues in the world.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Newbury RG20 9RN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (required)
Bartending/food delivery: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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