Hospitality Assistant

Join Our Team at New Hall School!

Holroyd Howe is seeking a passionate and dedicated Hospitality Assistant to join our dynamic team at New Hall School.

About the Role: As a Hospitality Assistant, you will collaborate closely with the Hospitality Supervisor and Hospitality Manager to oversee all aspects of hospitality and events from start to finish. Your role will be pivotal in delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining high standards in hospitality and events.

What We're Looking For:

• A team player with a valid driver’s license and excellent customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work 8-hour shifts, including nights and weekends, on a 5 out of 7 day schedule.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a prestigious event calendar at New Hall School, a Catholic independent boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 1-19 in Essex, England.
• Work with Holroyd Howe, a company proud to provide high-end hospitality and catering services.

Holroyd Howe is seeking a passionate and dedicated Hospitality Assistant to join our dynamic hospitality and events team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional food and beverage operations.

Job Type: Full Time - 8 Hours
Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour (starting rate)

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and deliver successful operations for all meetings and events.
• Liaise with the kitchen and school events team to ensure food and service provision aligns with Holroyd Howe standards.
• Adhere to all legislative and government guidelines, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, and COSHH regulations.
• Ensure compliance with in-house accounting policies and monitor food and beverage control, including performing stock takes and ordering.

• Excellent food & beverage knowledge - desirable but not essential
• Experience in meetings, events and hospitality - desirable but not essential
• Lead by example, always acting in a professional manner
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Takes the initiative and hands-on
• Supportive / Team player
• Strong presentation skills

DBS check mandatory

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.