Your mission:
Should you choose to accept it…
This is a fixed-term role covering our busy events season over the summer period. If you consider yourself a hospitality professional and have a passion for making people happy with your special skills, then this job is surely for you! If you can communicate, coordinate, and work well with other teammates in serving our guests, then you will have a successful career with us. Most of all, we want you to have FUN since you play a huge role in creating that memorable guest experience!
The Nitty-Gritty:
What exactly you will be doing…
* Serving guests at a wide range of events from weddings to conferences, product launches, drinks receptions, and other special events
* Setting up and packing down event spaces
* Learning and retaining knowledge of Banquet Event Orders and event setup standards
* Learning and retaining food & beverage menu knowledge
* Taking and delivering food and beverage orders
* Using excellent communication skills with guests and staff, including verbal, written, and body language
* Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and organized work environment including stocking supplies, polishing cutlery and glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitizing tables, etc.
* Clearing tables and carrying plates to the dishwashing area
* Executing fabulous guest service as the M&E assistant
* Preparing basic beverages
* Enthusiastically describing details of food dishes and beverages at the time of delivery to guests
* Being a team player!
Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe everyone should leave feeling better – this includes our guests, owners, and teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day.
Why work with Virgin Hotels:
Because it is fun, of course! But we also offer:
* Lots of social events throughout the year
* Regular training opportunities including wine, spirits, service, and menu tastings
* A paid day off for your birthday
* Paid leave to volunteer for causes close to your heart
* Generous family-friendly policies and allowances
* Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands!
* Training and development, including apprenticeships
* Teammate meals and drinks provided
* 4x your salary life assurance policy
* Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being support
* Company Sick Pay
Your mission:
Should you choose to accept it…
If you consider yourself a hospitality professional and have a passion for making people happy with your special skills, then this job is for you! If you can communicate, coordinate, and work well with teammates in serving our guests, then you will succeed with us. Most importantly, have FUN and help create memorable guest experiences!
The Nitty-Gritty:
What exactly you will be doing…
* Serving guests at various events including weddings, conferences, product launches, and receptions
* Setting up and packing down event spaces
* Learning and maintaining knowledge of Banquet Event Orders and setup standards
* Gaining knowledge of food & beverage menus
* Taking and delivering food & beverage orders
* Communicating effectively with guests and staff
* Keeping the work environment clean and organized
* Clearing tables and transporting plates
* Providing excellent guest service
* Preparing basic beverages
* Describing food and beverages enthusiastically to guests
* Being a collaborative team player
Background must-have:
* Legal right to work in the UK
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Preferred: 1-2 years' experience as a Server in a full-service hospitality setting
We celebrate diversity and are an inclusive, Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or spiritual beliefs.
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