Hospitality Assistant

30 Euston Square is a Grade II* listed award-winning events venue in a perfect central London location. From meeting and conference spaces to private dining and rooftop terraces, the venue offers an iconic setting for any occasion.

This venue is unique to Searcys as is the only property within the estate that is home to a selection of boutique bedrooms.

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 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
• Discount off overnight stays in London 
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Searycs @ 30 Euston Square are looking for a Hospitality superstar to join the team, this will be someone that supports in all areas of hospitality and catering and can be adaptable to working across a number of different areas of our business.

As a Hospitality Assistant you would be working closely with the Hospitality Supervisor/ Manager based on site at 30 Euston Square supporting the operations team, talented chefs and target driven sales people to deliver flawless service and exceptional food and drinks to our guests.

Searcys Hospitality Assistant will build strong relationships with the on - site clients, visitors and guests understanding how to execute seamless service, continuous quality and always with a human touch.

Job Type: Part time, 20 hours per week

Salary: £13.15 hourly, this is due to increase in April

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and serving all food and drinks to customers/clients/guest and clearing throughout the event.
• 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.
• 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 the highest level of service with maximum speed, efficiency and always with a smile.
• 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.
• Ensuring hospitality rooms are left clean and tidy

• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Strong presentation skills
• The ability to work autonomously or within in a team
• Being able to adapt to different working conditions
• Always having a positive attitude

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

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