The Grand Hotel
have an exciting opportunity for an efficient and energetic
Conference Events Porter
to join our busy Events team
Overview of Conference Events porter role:
Your role as Conference and Events Porter will be to assist in the set up of the event as outlined on the function sheet. The Conference and Events Porter will be expected to follow direct instructions from the Conference Events Manager in order to fulfil all aspects of the function as detailed on the function sheet. The role will require you to assist in other Food and Beverage departments when there are no functions happening.
This is a full time position working 40 hours over five days, which will include evenings, bank holidays and weekends.
Attributes/Experience required:
- Confident ability to communicate and establish rapport with ease.
- Organised and efficient worker.
- Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage differing personalities
- A good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
- Adaptable to support other departments such as Lounge, Restaurant and Bar.
- Physically fit as moving equipement is a requirement of the role.
Standing majestically along the Eastbourne seafront, The Grand Hotel is the only 5-star coastal hotel in the South East. The grandeur inside is typified by the breathtaking great hall, 152 bedrooms/suites and two award winning restaurants. A favourite with families, quality and service is paramount whether you are taking a dip in the outside pool, having afternoon tea or indulging in a spa treatment.
The Hotel:
Affectionately known as 'The White Palace', The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne has a well-earned reputation for excellence. With over 150 rooms, an award winning restaurant and 17 fully equipped meeting rooms, the hotel is able to cater for every occasion.
Why work at The Grand Hotel:
As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals – this could be you!
Benefits
To support our staff we offer:
- Meals are provided by our talented kitchen team
- We have amazing recognition awards for exceptional customer service
- Reduced price stays in all of our hotels – where you are treated like a guest no matter who you are!
For full details of the benefits on offer please check our website: https://www.careersatelitehotels.co.uk/why-work-elite
If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
- service charge is dependent on sales performance and not guaranteed
