Assistant (Banqueting/ Events)

Reporting to: Senior Supervisor (Banqueting/Events).

Maternity cover (6/9 months) - 40 hours per week which will include evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Salary: £28,000

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor (Banqueting/Events) you will assist with the catering operation on a day to day basis and manage the banqueting and set up of events.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the banqueting operation of events, overseeing set ups and dealing with agency staff

Assist with the service delivery in the food and beverage areas.

Co-ordinate daily restaurant bookings.

Assist with induction and training of the Food and Beverage team.

Help to ensure that the highest standards of care for Members are provided by improving and maintaining standards of Food and Beverage service throughout the Club.

Assist with the control of the Food and Beverage departments costs with responsibility for managing spending and developing revenue streams.

Assist with the development and innovation of catering offers throughout the Club to meet the needs and demands of the membership and guests.

Help to ensure the Club always meets HandS and Food Safety Management requirements.

Oversee the implementation and management of banqueting stock and equipment

Ensuring efficient delivery of any other tasks reasonably requested by the Food and Beverage Manager and Events Manager or other Club senior managers.

Whilst full training will be given, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Varied experience at supervisor level, in similar high profile, high turnover sites.

Experience of managing all aspects of staff; including permanent, casual, and seasonal staff contracts

Exceptional customer care skills including respecting internal and external customers.

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting commercial performance and results together with experience of a broad range of commercial FandB products and service

Understanding of stock control and EPOS systems.

Understanding of PandL management and control and IT skills

Excellent communicator, both verbal and written. Can deal with complaints where appropriate and refer these to senior managers when necessary.

Calm under pressure and have a positive attitude.

Attention to detail.

Proven ability to motivate and manage a catering team.

Desirable but not essential

The relevant catering qualifications. i.e., HND/Degree or equivalent in hospitality and catering management

Intermediate food and hygiene qualifications and Level 3 food safety and able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of both Health and Safety and food hygiene.

The above job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other tasks, as specified by the Club that are outside the content of your job description on occasion.TPBN1_UKCT