Hospitality and Events Assistant - Temp - #2090574

We are looking for a temp to cover holidays in our Leeds office, the dates will be the 6th - 24th July.

Role Purpose

The Event and Hospitality Executive will be a key member of the Events and Hospitality team being the face of Sedulo and the person go to person for any events and hospitality enquiries. This role is important as not only you will be overseeing the logistic of the Front of House and Bar within the Leeds office, you will also be a key player in driving the standards up and creating memorable events.

You will be someone who has a background in hospitality and events.

This role is LEEDS CITY CENTRE based

Role Objectives

• To provide a world-class service: To greet every person (team member or client) with a warm welcome and big smile, offer drinks on arrival and build a rapport.
• Managing meeting room bookings and requests and ensuring all meetings are looked after/catered for.
• Ensuring our spaces have a welcoming atmosphere and are kept clean and tidy.
• Reporting any repair/maintenance issues swiftly and coordinating an efficient and cost-effective repair.
• Food and beverage management duties including maintaining stock levels, ordering, beer line cleaning and planning catering for special events.
• Training will be provided where necessary.
• Ensuring hygiene standard and health and safety are upheld.
• Providing general catering for the office team (breakfast/afternoon teas/socials
• To work closely with the senior management team and Heads of Departments, responding to any hospitality requests (this may be ordering a special gift, booking accommodation/travel, arranging events on their behalf).
• Acting as the first point of contact to people entering Sedulo.
• Opening and closing the spaces.

Your knowledge, skills & experience

• An enthusiastic, friendly personality with a passion for the hospitality/events industry.
• Some bar, restaurant, hotel or events experience with hosting/reception work preferred.
• Good time management skills and are prepared to work varied hours to support the business needs.
• Ability to make quick decisions and use your own initiative to solve problems effectively.
• Confident speaking to VIP/High wealth clients and maintaining a professional attitude at all times.
• Can maintain a friendly and approachable exterior while working under pressure.
• High standards and attention to detail.
• Bar and barista experience preferable.