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Event Staff
Salary £10.5 / Hour
Schedule Casual
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location The Great House, Thames St, Sonning, Sonning on Thames RG4 6UT, UK
Category Restaurants

Event Staff


Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Assistant from a wedding, conference and banqueting background to support the Events Manager.

The hours for this role are scheduled on a rota basis, most events are in the evenings and weekends; however we can offer flexible hours

Overview of the role

The purpose of the role is to support the Events Manager and Sales Team in keeping our guests happy, holding food and drink tastings and ensure a smooth and perfect running of their special day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Able to work in all areas of Food and Beverage including Bar, Restaurant, Conference and Events
  • Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all beverages and menu items enabling you to answer guest queries with confidence
  • Responsible for opening and closing duties including the set up and break down of stations, clearing and re-setting of rooms and checking tables before service is provided
  • Follow cash handling procedures
  • Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
  • Up-sell with latest company incentives
  • Ensure compliance of brand standards

Events Assistant Experience:

  • Previous experience in a similar guest facing role
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Be empowered to use your initiative to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining a positive and can do attitude
  • Guest focused with a genuine passion for delivering sensational service


In exchange we can offer you a great pay check, a fun but hardworking environment and the chance to work with some downright nice people. PLUS MORE 

  • Enjoy 50% family and friends discount for up to 6 friends across all VEL brands
  • Enjoy 50% family and friends discount at Rare Birds Hotels
  • Exclusive online benefits giving you a full range of benefits, rewards and perks
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Free meals from our tasty menu during shifts
  • Company Pension Scheme

About Us

Coppa Club Sonning is nestled on the river, and housed in The Great House Sonning. Our beautiful all-day spaces provide a home-from-home for locals to make their own. Outside, landscaped gardens open out on to the Thames. Our guests can choose from a variety of spaces including lounge, bar, dining areas, an all-weather terrace and private celebration Igloos to relax, entertain and enjoy our all-day menu.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Assistant from a wedding, conference and banqueting background to support the Events Manager.

The hours for this role are scheduled on a rota basis, most events are in the evenings and weekends; however we can offer flexible hours

Overview of the role

The purpose of the role is to support the Events Manager and Sales Team in keeping our guests happy, holding food and drink tastings and ensure a smooth and perfect running of their special day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Able to work in all areas of Food and Beverage including Bar, Restaurant, Conference and Events
  • Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all beverages and menu items enabling you to answer guest queries with confidence
  • Responsible for opening and closing duties including the set up and break down of stations, clearing and re-setting of rooms and checking tables before service is provided
  • Follow cash handling procedures
  • Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
  • Up-sell with latest company incentives
  • Ensure compliance of brand standards

Events Assistant Experience:

  • Previous experience in a similar guest facing role
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Be empowered to use your initiative to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining a positive and can do attitude
  • Guest focused with a genuine passion for delivering sensational service


In exchange we can offer you a great pay check, a fun but hardworking environment and the chance to work with some downright nice people. PLUS MORE 

  • Enjoy 50% family and friends discount for up to 6 friends across all VEL brands
  • Enjoy 50% family and friends discount at Rare Birds Hotels
  • Exclusive online benefits giving you a full range of benefits, rewards and perks
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Free meals from our tasty menu during shifts
  • Company Pension Scheme

About Us

Coppa Club Sonning is nestled on the river, and housed in The Great House Sonning. Our beautiful all-day spaces provide a home-from-home for locals to make their own. Outside, landscaped gardens open out on to the Thames. Our guests can choose from a variety of spaces including lounge, bar, dining areas, an all-weather terrace and private celebration Igloos to relax, entertain and enjoy our all-day menu.

Details
Salary £10.5 / Hour
Schedule Casual
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location The Great House, Thames St, Sonning, Sonning on Thames RG4 6UT, UK
Category Restaurants

Skills
Fast-Paced Experience
Guest Service
Events
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The Great House, Thames St, Sonning, Sonning on Thames RG4 6UT, UK