Conference & Banqueting Assistant - Live - In

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Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.

We are currently recruiting for Conference & Banqueting Assistant at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa. 

Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa has a popular Health Club & Spa. It is a 4 Star 60 bedroom Hotel near Redhill Surrey and has a 2AA Rosette fine dining restaurant.

About the role:

We are looking for someone enthusiastic and hard working to join our team at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa.

This is a Full Time role that involves working 40 hours per week plus any overtime paid. You will work a variety of shifts between 6am and 1am, and weekends as these tend to be the busiest days.

You will work as part of the team to look after our guests attending weddings, events and conferences at the Hotel, making sure the rooms are set to the required standard ready for their arrival and that their event runs smoothly from start to finish. You will also help to clear up after each event ensuring our Hotel always looks clean and presentable for show rounds. 

Attention to detail and an attentive attitude is vital for this role as the Conference & Banqueting Team make sure all of our guests have everything that they need and that we follow the strict timings agreed prior to the event, with the organiser. 

This role does involve lifting and carrying equipment and being active for the duration of your shift and would suit someone who enjoys being busy, has an interest in events and a passion for delivering high standards of service to everyone they meet!

About you:

• Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role but this is not essential as training will be provided and the right attitude is more important than experience
• You’ll be a team player with bags of enthusiasm and a big smile
• You’ll take pride in your appearance, and proud to be the face of Hand Picked
• You’ll feel comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment
• Most of all, you’ll have a friendly, positive and proactive manner

Our Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Life assurance scheme.
• Live In Accommodation is available for £60.90 per week including meals and bills
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.