Catering and Events Assistant

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Reed Hospitality Full time

** Are you looking to kick-start a career in events?**

Do you have exceptional customer service? If you have experience in **hospitality** or **events organisation** and a strong passion for delivering the best for your guests every time, then I want to hear from you.

I am currently recruiting for a highly reputable institution with a strong foothold in the events and catering sector throughout **Edinburgh**. They are looking to bring on a **Catering and Events Assistant** to support them as they host over 2,000 events a year. With fantastic job security and progression opportunities, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

**An overview of duties**:

- Organising and setting up large banquets, conferences, buffets and other corporate and private events.
- Working close with your supervisor to adhere to strict timings standard operating procedures.
- Being point of contact for all guests and delegates and dealing with any queries in in a professional and courteous manner.
- Driving supplies and workers to and from venues.
- Monitoring stock and food levels on-site and debriefing with management on matters such as order quantities versus consumption levels.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment for guests and co-workers at all times.
- Post-event clean up.

**The good bits**:

- 32 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays.
- A competitive salary of **£22,877 - £23,154** with pay award pending. Salary includes a Premium Band payment of 15% for flexible working.
- Overtime opportunities for hours worked above **35 hours per week.**:

- Variety of shift patterns with a degree of flexibility.
- Internal training and career development opportunities.
- Discounts and benefits on Gym Membership, Food and Drink, Entertainment, Health and Wellbeing, Motoring Services and many more.
- Discounted onsite parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Workplace Nursery Scheme.

**What we require from you**:

- **The unrestricted right to work full-time in the UK.**:

- **Full UK driving license** (this is a must as you may be required to drive a company van for the purposes of an event).
- A background in hospitality/events/customer facing jobs is preferable.
- Strong inter-personal skills
- The desire to progress in your career and provide the best on every occasion.

Good luck



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