At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in organising and executing a variety of exciting events.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Kimpton Charlotte Square, part of IHG Hotels Resorts.
- Benefits: Earn £13.20 per hour, enjoy discounts, and receive extensive training.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of memorable experiences and connect with diverse guests.
- Qualifications: Experience in events or hospitality and a warm, can-do attitude.
The predicted salary is between 13.2 - 13.2 £ per hour.
A fantastic Fixed-Term opportunity until the end of December, for an Events Assistant to join our team at Kimpton Charlotte Square on an 8-hours per week contract!
You will earn £13.20 per hour, plus service charge.
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel brings together traditional Edinburgh architecture with an exciting and fresh indoor feel, offering our guests a modern luxurious stay. Welcoming locals to relax in our Garden area, experiencing mouth-watering food in BABA restaurant, or guests from far and wide being pampered in our state-of-the-art Spa.
What's in it for you as our Events Assistant:
- Becoming part of the IHG Hotels Resorts family, one of the world's leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities.
- Complimentary stay for you +1 in our Hotel upon successful completion of probation, generous discounts across our F&B outlets at Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George, plus Spa Gym discounts at our Kimpton property.
- Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
- Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
- Apart from meals whilst on duty, we also provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance, Mental Health First Aiders on Duty, and access to Employee Assistance Programs.
- 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) Enhanced Family Leave.
- Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world, plus discounts from over 15,000 stores.
- Don't forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous Refer a Friend programme!
As an Events Assistant, you'll be 100% you, bringing your authentic personality to everything you do; be the ultimate host, confidently leading yourself and making creative decisions that elevate every interaction; and spark joy, using every tool available to craft meaningful and memorable experiences.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be working across a wide range of events such as Birthdays, Weddings, Conferences and Baby Showers to provide customers with excellent service, working to a fast pace and ensuring the smooth running of our operations. Apart from service during the event, you will be helping with event setup - so some heavy lifting is involved with the role.
To succeed as an Events Assistant, you will need:
- Flexibility of working hours, you might have late finishes and early starts depending on which event you are supporting!
- Experience working at Events, within a Bar, Restaurant or Hotel as a Waiter/Waitress, Server or Host.
- Drive to produce results, we work together within the Kimpton family to continue to provide our guests with extremely personal experiences and human connection.
- A warm and authentic personality, with a can-do attitude and commitment to service.
- Overall, you will be willing to work within our team to embrace our service and delight our guests!
At IHG, we believe there's Room for You: Room to Grow, Room to Belong, and Room to Make a Difference.
At Kimpton, our shared mission is to make lives better through heartfelt human connections. This emotional investment drives all that we do, and it's why you'll love the work, too. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ridiculously personal experiences for each other and our guests!
If you are someone who likes to march to the beat of their own drum and wants to join a company which encourages authentic individuality, apply today to join us as an Events Assistant!
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.
At IHG Hotels Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business.
Kimpton Hotels Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors and colleagues seamlessly connect.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Recruitment Team
