Hospitality Assistant ( Monday to Friday)

Searcys are looking for Hospitality Assistant to join the team at RICS. As a Hospitality Assistant, you will be  responsible for providing service excellences to our customers, guests and clients on events, conferences.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the worlds leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. 

As a Hospitality  Assistant  you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Hospitality assistant will be supporting and monitoring and serving all food and drinks to customers/clients/guest and clearing throughout the event.

Job Type: 0 hours contract

Salary: £13.15 hourly 

Responsibilities:

 

•  Ensuring that there is clean furniture, dining tables and chairs available for the guests and ensuring presentation is at the forefront of everything you do.
•  Clean and polish all cutlery and glasses/crockery for the next event
•  Prepare all hospitality food and beverage requests offered to customers/clients/guest in designated meeting spaces in a presentable manner.
•  To be able to work without supervision and take initiative over duties and tasks without being directed.
•  To serve our guests with a genuine and positive demeanour. All service should be efficient and of the highest quality.
•  To work on licenced bars serving alcoholic beverages
•  To be able to use coffee machines
•  Assist with the ordering and deliveries as required
•  Preparation of all hospitality requirements ensuring all items are available and if not reporting this to your line manager
•  Ensuring that any linen hired, and equipment hired for an event is counted and packed away for collection after the event.

• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent customer care skills
• Previous experience in a hospitality, or guest-facing role is an advantage but not essential
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Ability to handle feedback to achieve member satisfaction
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and moving furniture and stock.

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us means being part of London’s most prestigious events and some of the country's most iconic venues. You’ll gain valuable experience and mentoring from skilled colleagues and have a chance to write your own chapter in our celebrated history.  

A career at Searcys means being part of something special. With our rich heritage, and ever-growing business, we will be delighted if you join us – a company with a strong sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk