About us

The Principal York, located adjacent to the train station provides great public transport links. The hotel boasts 155 bedrooms all with a beautiful look and feel that delivers pure home from home comfort to our guests. Public spaces within the hotel include The Garden Room, with views across the hotel lawns to York Minster in the background. The hotel's restaurant The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace serves dishes made with fresh, seasonal local produce and the comfortable, cosy Chapter House Bar. The hotel has received several accolades such as Hotel of the Year for two consecutive years, along with Bar of the Year at the Visit York Tourism Awards 2018. 

The Conference Crew role

As Conference Crew, part of the Conference & Events Operations team you will provide a warm and intuitive service to our conference and events delegates, organisers and guests. You will be responsible for the set up and servicing of all conference and event rooms in line with guest requirements demonstrating exceptional attention to detail. You will assist guests with any queries to ensure their every need is met.

The benefits of working as Conference Crew at The Principal York;

• A competitive hourly rate
• Pro rota 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays
• Hotel incentive and recognition schemes (earn high street vouchers, overnight stays, paid birthday day off)
• Access to our IHG Benefits portal, including discounts on some travel, leisure time activities, health, retail and motoring
• Discounted accommodation with competitive colleague and friends and family rates at IHG hotels
• Excellent training and development opportunities within the hotel, the Company and our online e-learning portal
• Rewards for delivering sensational service
• Free meals on duty