Hospitality Assistant

Searcys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Greater London is seeking a Hospitality Assistant to provide excellent service at events and conferences. The role offers industry-leading benefits including discounts at venues and up to 35 days annual leave. Candidates should have strong customer care skills and a willingness to work flexible hours. Previous experience in hospitality is a plus. Join us to be part of iconic events and gain valuable experience in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Enrolment into the pension scheme

Access to everyday discounts

Meals provided on shift

Your birthday off

A day off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospitality, or guest-facing role is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role, including lifting furniture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clean furniture and dining presentation for guests.
• Prepare and serve hospitality food and beverage requests to clients.
• Work efficiently and of the highest quality serving guests.

Skills

Excellent customer care skills

Good communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Willingness to work flexible hours

Job description

Hospitality Assistant ( Monday to Friday)

RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Full-time • Front of House • 0 Hours per week •

Searcys are looking for Hospitality Assistant to join the team atRICS.As a Hospitality Assistant, you will be responsible for providing service excellences to our customers, guests and clients on events, conferences.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world’s leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction.Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

As a Hospitality Assistant you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Hospitality assistant will be supporting and monitoring and serving all food and drinks to customers/clients/guest and clearing throughout the event.

Job Type: 0 hours contract

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that there is clean furniture, dining tables and chairs available for the guests and ensuring presentation is at the forefront of everything you do.
• Clean and polish all cutlery and glasses/crockery for the next event
• Prepare all hospitality food and beverage requests offered to customers/clients/guest in designated meeting spaces in a presentable manner.
• To be able to work without supervision and take initiative over duties and tasks without being directed.
• To serve our guests with a genuine and positive demeanour. All service should be efficient and of the highest quality.
• To work on licenced bars serving alcoholic beverages
• To be able to use coffee machines
• Assist with the ordering and deliveries as required
• Preparation of all hospitality requirements ensuring all items are available and if not reporting this to your line manager
• Ensuring that any linen hired, and equipment hired for an event is counted and packed away for collection after the event.
• Excellent customer care skills
• Previous experience in a hospitality, or guest-facing role is an advantage but not essential
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Ability to handle feedback to achieve member satisfaction
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and moving furniture and stock.

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us means being part of London’s most prestigious events and some of the country’s most iconic venues. You’ll gain valuable experience and mentoring from skilled colleagues and have a chance to write your own chapter in our celebrated history.

A career at Searcys means being part of something special. With our rich heritage, and ever-growing business, we will be delighted if you join us – a company with a strong sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk