Overview
Location: 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED
Salary:
116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally designed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion; This venue is one of our flagship sites based on Pall Mall with a vast array of decadent event spaces.
As an Events Bars Supervisor you would be working closely with the Event Manager and Event Operations Manager based on site in one of our iconic venues, supporting the senior operations team, talented chefs and target driven sales people to deliver flawless service and exceptional food and drinks.
The Events Bars Supervisor will build strong relationships with the onsite events team, understanding a brief and executing every detail with continuous quality and a human touch.
As an Events Bars Supervisor you will benefit from the following:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys enhanced pension scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Full-time
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40 – 45
- Salary £14 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- To plan, organise and deliver a successful operation of bar and drinks within the events department with the assistance of the relevant department heads – with a more directed focus on the internal operation of the building
- To liaise with other key personal, including, events and sales department to deliver service that meets and exceeds client’s expectations.
- To brief the events bar team on all aspects of the business and to oversee the running of all events, workings lunches and dining.
- To meet clients on arrival making sure that the event is as they require and ensuring that any on the day changes are passed on to the relevant people where necessary.
- To train or provide training to the staff so to ensure they operate in accordance with the department’s standards including any casual labour that may be required.
- To liaise with key people in all necessary areas (kitchen, events, reception, etc…) of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards pre-agreed.
- To monitor that all staff present themselves correctly dressed for duty and are well groomed whilst on duty.
- To ensure the department/team’s compliance within Searcys cash handling and cashing up procedures and that any discrepancies are reported immediately to your line manager.
- Responsible in monitoring staff time sheets are filled correctly.
- Deputise for the Event manager in his/her absence.
- Minimum 1 years experience in people management
- Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
- Experience in running large events, dinners.
- Leads by example by always acting professional.
- Excellent communication skills
- Takes the initiative
- Excellent time management
- Supportive / Team player
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent customer care skills
