Royal Holloway, University of London
Job title:
Conference Catering Assistant
Company
Royal Holloway, University of London
Job description
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.We are hiring Conference & Catering Assistants!Are you looking for short-term work in this summer? Are you organised, customer focused and have a keen eye for detail? If so, this is a great role for you!Royal Holloway are seeking to work from mid-June to mid-September. (Click on the link to see the Job Description and Person specification).The role will be to support the Conference & Catering operations team, ensuring the overall smooth running of the event, and creating memorable experiences for guests / delegates. It is an extremely varied role, in which, responsibilities can include anything from setting-up catering stations to assisting with any requests the conference organiser has from arrival to departure.The expectations are high, as are our standards. To be successful in this post you will need:
- Strong communication skills who can converse with a diverse client base
- To be a positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude (be proactive, not reactive)
- To be a true team player who thrives in a fast-paced event and catering environment
- A genuine passion for events and hospitality with a focus on delivering fantastic customer service
- To be punctual, reliable and consistent
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible with working hours (i.e. a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts)
Experience in the events / catering / hospitality industry is preferred, however on-the-job training will be provided – a positive attitude is a must!What we offer:
- Flexible working hours
- Great rate of pay
- Training and development through on-the-job learning and internal and external courses
- Experience in a vast range of events, including Conferences, Private Events, Weddings, High profile University Events and Graduation
- Social aspect
The position is available in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.Closing date: Wednesday 16 April 2025Interview date: Applicants must be available on Monday 28 April for our Recruitment Evening – further details given to successful candidatesSalary: £13.52 per hour
Expected salary
£13.52 per hour
Location
Windsor, Berkshire – Egham, Surrey
Job date
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:11:04 GMT
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