Five Star Hospitality Events

Position: 

Front of House Food & Beverage Attendant

Location: 

Central London

From Celebrity after-parties and high-class weddings to product launches and movie premiers; watch your nights come alive working London’s A-list events at Premier Five Star Venues.

Job Details:

• Start Dates: Year round (see holiday periods below)
• Wages: From £10 to £14 per hour + Holiday Pay
• Travel flexible: Make yourself available for as many or little days work as you like – you set your own availability

Job Description:

• You will be working in 4 & 5 star hotels, iconic venues and star studded events across London
• You will be part of the hospitality team working at corporate, charity, private and celebrity events
• No experience is required, however you will need to attend an induction (an introduction to Hospitality & Banqueting session) before you can start to work
• Duties at your shifts may generally include front of house food and beverage service, preparing/breaking down of the function rooms,  bar work, cloak room work, room service or porter work as well as other ad hoc hospitality duties
• Working in catering & hospitality will often require you to work:
  • Late nights/early morning & weekends
  • Split shifts (morning/evening)
  • Long shifts (average shift: 7-10 hours, maximum 14 hours)
  • Without a set finishing time (until required)
  • At a range of different venues in central London

Additional Info:

• You will be required to attend a comprehensive job introduction session with our hospitality events team on arrival to London, to ensure you are ready to work at any of the venues
• Your job introduction session will cover things like table set up, banqueting service styles, wine and bar service and canape service. Attendance at the introduction is mandatory but is unpaid as it provides you with the essential practical skills required to do the job
• During your job introduction you will also learn what is expected of you when you work, what uniforms you’ll need to purchase and what the grooming policies are for the venues
• Partial uniforms will be supplied by hotels in some cases, but you will need to buy certain things to wear
• As a base starting point we recommend that you buy plain black formal trousers and a men’s plain white button up long sleeved shirt. Men should buy plain, black lace up leather shoes and women should purchase the plain black granny flats
• A good suggestion is get these essential items before you leave and a sure way to save money! If you have trouble getting them or want to save space in your luggage and don’t wish to bring them with you, then we are able to offer discounts on a range of uniform when you get here and offer suggestions on the best and most economical places to buy items
• Staff will also need to take a waiters friend, lighter & pen to each shift

Required Experience:

• No previous experience as full training is provided
• Must have passion for providing outstanding guest services
• Being physically fit is an advantage
• Fluent English proficiency
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Self-motivated with strong communication and teamwork skills

Hotel Partners:

• Berkeley
• Claridges
• Grosvenor Square Marriott
• Hilton Park Lane
• Connaught
• Savoy & Simpsons in The Strand
• Danubius Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Churchill
• Pestana Chelsea Bridge
• Four Seasons
• & more!

 Holiday Periods:

Work is year round however it’s generally quieter over January and early February, the Easter holiday period and from the end of July through August – as is the nature of the events world within this sector.  These quieter times usually tie in well with travel plans (European Ski and winter trips over the January/February period, European travel and festivals/sail Croatia etc. over summer).

There is still work over this time, however hours are part time. If you are wanting full time work over these holiday periods, we have alternate jobs on UK Live, Work & Play that can help fill these gaps. Ask us for more info.