Events Assistant in Northampton - CV-Library

Interaction Recruitment are now seeking an individual with events management, hospitality and catering experience for a family run business in Northampton.

Salary c.£26’000 to £30’000 per annum based on 40 hours per week + overtime + benefits.

Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Location: Northampton, NN1

Start date: ASAP

The candidate

Will be able to deal with customer complaints in a calm and effective manner
Shall be physically fit and willing to lift heavy equipment
Can train junior staff to a high standard – bar and/or restaurant
Must have prior work experience in catering, hospitality, events management etc
Should be able to drive in the UK and have access to a reliable vehicle
Could provide excellent customer service at all times, escalating any issues to the Director
Would have the ability to evidence a stable career history and back it up with references
Might have experience of leading a Front of House team within a busy environment
Should be well adverse in the use of tills, cash handling and administration
Shall be passionate, approachable, honest, reliable, adaptable and presentable
Has the ability to work off own initiative and as part of a team
Could have experience of working within a commercial kitchen
Employment history plate waiter, bartender, cocktail maker, caterer, food service assistant, f2f sales, events management, hotels, pubs, restaurants, retail etc
May have been a key holder in a previous role (ideal)
Must be over the age of 18 for insurance purposes
Duties and responsibilities

Be responsible for hosting events when the Events Manager is off duty or on holiday
Support the team with setting up for events and functions
Work together to ensure a clean environment, the bar is manned and the restaurant is covered
Taking responsibility for deliveries and storing in appropriate locations within the building, stock delivery, stock ordering, stock rotation and keeping an eye on quantity
Take a lead within the restaurant to include taking payment and serving customers food orders in a timely fashion
Actively ascertain customer feedback and report back to the line manager
Jump behind the bar when it gets busy to alleviate the pressures from the Front of House team

Report menu or stock shortages to Chef and/or line manager
Service equipment and accompaniments are cleaned and fully stocked in the dining room
Safeguarding issues, reporting and escalating to your line manager
The benefits

28 days annual leave
Overtime available
Opportunity for tips and/or performance-based bonuses
Free onsite parking
Meal on duty
Enjoy great parties, private functions and music events all year round
Contact details

Cheryl Wilson
Interaction Recruitment PLC
Northampton branch, 82 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AP
Registration process

Apply for this role if you meet the candidate criteria
Complete an online registration form with Interaction Recruitment
Upload copies of UK Right to Work, Driving Licence, Food Hygiene L2 certificate, Proof of NI number and Proof of Address
Please note: We will require your full name, contact number and email address to respond to your application. Interviews will take place at the venue.

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