Sparkle Assistant

Overview

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset, refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness; we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.

Are you passionate about food, drink and service, want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team—and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for a Sparkle Assistant to join our team in London.

Location: Travel required around London, travel can be expensed

Rate of Pay: £32,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – 8 hours a day; start time and finish time needs to be flexible. On non-event days it will be 8am till 4pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Event support – Coordinating logistics to ensure seamless execution of events and sales projects. Catalogue of all equipment stored within the company event storerooms. Assisting with event planning, logistics, and on-site coordination. Packing equipment securely for transportation to various locations. Supporting the setup and breakdown of events, including coordinating with vendors and staff. Booking of couriers. Producing event materials such as packing lists, signage, menus, and table plans. Monitoring event budgets and expenses.
• Sparkle workshops – Organise activities and events for on-site teams to benchmark and research to see best practice beyond their own unit and encourage continual innovation and creative initiatives relevant to their site.
• Innovation Support – Contributing ideas and insights to innovative projects and initiatives. Researching and gathering information on emerging trends and technologies. Assisting with the development of presentations, reports, and other materials related to innovation. Supporting the implementation of new ideas and processes.
• Administration – To assist in any other activity to support business development and service enhancement.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Organisation and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Proactive Approach: Taking initiative and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks. Passionate about food with an in-depth knowledge of the London culinary scene.

General Communication

• To ensure all internal and external communication is professionally presented, exciting and presents Vacherin in a positive light.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the Vacherin team as appropriate.
• To liaise regularly with your line Manager regarding agreeing targets, monitoring performance & agreeing actions.

General

• To attend meetings at Vacherin’s office or other Vacherin locations from time to time.
• All reasonable requests made by the senior team are to be adhered to. To attend and participate in any company training required to perform your role to meet company standards.

What\’s in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\’ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.

Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun