Meetings and Events Operations Assistant

Job information Meetings and Events Operations Assistant from the Company Virgin Hotels, this latest Meetings and Events Operations Assistant job vacancy is located in the city Edinburgh. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Business field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

Job Ref: VIR1361 Branch: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Location: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part Time Hours per week: 8 with overtime available Posted date: 11/06 Closing date: 25/07

Who we are:

We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our 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 appreciate that fun isn’t always enough – what else is in it for you?

• A day off for your birthday
• Paid leave to volunteer to spend time with the causes closest to your heart, for every teammate
• Generous family friendly policies and allowances
• Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands!
• Training and development including apprenticeships
• Teammate meals provided
• 4 x your salary life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program and Company sick pay

Your mission:

Should you choose to accept it

If you consider yourself a hospitality professional and enjoy working in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, then this could be the job 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
• Learn and retain knowledge of Banquet Event Orders and event setup standards
• Learn and retain food beverage menu knowledge
• Take and deliver food and beverage orders
• Use excellent communication skills with guests, staff including verbal, written and body language
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and organized work environment including stocking of supplies, polishing cutlery/glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitizing tables, etc.
• Clear tables, carry plates to dishwashing area
• The ME assistant must execute fabulous guest service
• Prepare basic beverages
• Enthusiastically describe details of food dishes and beverages at time of delivery to guests
• Be a team player!

Background must-have:

• Current right to work in The United Kingdom
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Preferred: 1-2 years’ experience in an events operation envioronment in a full service hospitality establishment

Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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