Conference and Banqueting Associate - Wiltshire

Conference and Banqueting Associate - Wiltshire

Job Number 23047346
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location Delta Hotels Swindon, Pipers Way, Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

The Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon has an exciting opportunity for a Conference and Banqueting Associate to join our Conference and Banqueting Department!

Swindon Marriott has recently gone through an exciting period of change in October 2022, to become part of the upscale full-service premium Delta Hotels by Marriott Brand. Delta Hotels is one of the fastest growing brands in the Marriott International portfolio and is now the UK's largest brand. Come and join us to be part of our team! Our mission: Simple Made Perfect.

Main duties include:

Prepare coffee breaks, carts, and stations with appropriate food and beverages as stated in Banquet Event Order. Prepare tables, action stations, buffets, service carts, dessert table/carts and cordial carts. Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen. Ensure courses are cleared and tables are properly crumbed. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Replenish buffet items to ensure consistency and freshness in presentation. Monitor tableware to ensure it is presentable to guests. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas. Bus tables by removing and separating tableware, plateware, glassware, and flatware.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Benefits include:

• Discounted stays at Marriott hotels worldwide
• Free use of Leisure Club facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 20 Holiday days, increasing with length of service
• BenefitHub - a dedicated benefits website with access to discounts, rewards and perks to top brands
• Free meal on shift and car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service awards and recognition gifts
• World class training and development with unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally) and access to Marriott's award winning in house development programs which recognizes, nurtures and promotes talent.

Salary: 10.42 an hour.

With our diverse portfolio of locations, you'll find Delta Hotels in world-renowned cities and prestigious resorts across Canada. Delta Hotels is a Marriott International brand and offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right for you. With more than 1100 managed properties and 19 brands you'll find Marriott International in your neighborhood and in more than 74 countries across the globe. Find Your World   at Delta Hotels.

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.

With our diverse portfolio of locations, you'll find Delta Hotels in world-renowned cities and prestigious resorts across Canada. Delta Hotels is a Marriott International brand and offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right for you. With more than 1100 managed properties and 19 brands you'll find Marriott International in your neighborhood and in more than 74 countries across the globe. Find Your World   at Delta Hotels.