Casual Conference and Banqueting Associate - Swindon

Casual Conference and Banqueting Associate - Swindon

Job Number 22038451
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location Swindon Marriott Hotel, Pipers Way, Swindon, WILTSHIRE, United Kingdom
Schedule Part-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

Introduction to the Marriott Brand

Marriott International represents the largest hotel chain in the world. With a portfolio of over 30 brands and an occupancy in over 120 countries worldwide, Marriott regularly looks to grow and develop its global presence. It this alongside our vision to become, 'the world's favourite travel company', which allows us to expand our talent pool today. So if you'd like the opportunity to be a part of an ever growing, ever developing organisation, who will invest in your development, then apply today.   

 

Introduction to the Swindon Marriott Hotel

Located at the gateway to the Cotswolds, Swindon Marriott Hotel is conveniently situated close to the historic Old Town, the Swindon train station, Swindon Designer Outlet and the Steam Museum, as well as popular destinations like Bath, Oxford and Stonehenge. The hotel itself has picturesque views over the gardens and tennis courts and a range of facilities including: Cast Iron Bar & Grill, our signature restaurant, a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool, as well as a steam room and sauna.  Our modern hotel also offers a pillarless ballroom, an enchanting garden and nine meeting rooms, ideal for everything from social celebrations to corporate meetings.

The Swindon Marriott hotel caters for a whole range of guests by providing both a personal and friendly service, alongside our exceptional facilities. This alongside the transport links located close to the hotel allows Swindon Marriott hotel to firmly establish itself as a leading brand within the area.

 

The Role Itself and the Duties Involved  

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Conference and Banqueting Department as a Casual Conference and Banqueting Associate. The role itself is a casual position and you will be expected to be flexible regarding the hours worked.

Main Duties Include:

• To check the function list and set-up meeting and banqueting rooms in accordance with special function instructions and meeting room inspection checklist, Meetings made at Marriott & Company standards.
• To ensure that all AV equipment used for service is clean, in good working order, and stored in correct storage areas.
• To refresh meeting rooms during breaks and replies iced water, sweets, minerals, tea and coffee and other requests.
• To respond quickly and efficiently to requests for Conference & Banqueting equipment, refreshments, food & beverage items.
• To serve all refreshments, food & beverage items in accordance with company standards in quality, quantity and presentation.
• To clean and maintain all Conference & Banqueting areas dispense, pantry, AV room, table stores, ground floor corridor and meeting rooms.

 

Qualifications and Skills

There are a range of qualifications, skills and characteristics we are looking for to successfully fill this role. These include:

• Some previous Food & Beverage serving experience or in similar environment
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work alone and within a team.
• Strong communication skills, with a good level of English.

 

Progression and Benefits

'Open doors to opportunity' is Marriott's primary vision and as a consequence, the organisation is regularly looking to invest in its associates to ensure they are given the opportunities to grow and progress. To support this there are a range of benefits the company offers, including:

• Free meals on shift.
• Uniform
• Training and development opportunities.
• Service awards and recognition gifts.

 

 

Closing

Given the current climate, we operate a Covid-19 safe space, with all correct PPE and social distancing rules followed, along with hotel and departmental Covid-19 risk assessments in place. Thank you for taking the time to consider this job vacancy, we look forward to reviewing your application.

  Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment.