We are looking for Waiting Staffs to join our Catering & Retail Services Office at House of Lords. This is a position where you will be working as part of a team across banqueting and function rooms.
This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament! This is an exciting opportunity for someone that likes a fast-paced environment and ensuring that the highest standards of service and presentation is offered at all times.
You’ll be accountable for:
- Preparation of banqueting function rooms for breakfast, lunch, tea and evenings in advance of daily events.
- Preparation of table, kitchen requirements and ensuring the reception bar is correctly prepared in accordance with the function sheet.
- To greet and receive Members and guests in your allocated area.
- To maintain accurate stock records of beverages and banqueting equipment and report any concerns to the Line Manager.
- To observe all legislative requirements including those concerning hygiene, food, health and safety at work.
- To cover duties in other Catering and Retail Services outlets as directed by the Line Manager.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.
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What we’re looking for:
- Great Customer Service skills.
- A Basic understanding of Health & Safety.
- To be able to work well in a team environment.
What you’ll get in return:
- 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
- Generous pension scheme.
- Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.
- Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
- Meals on duty.
- Paid late night taxi travel if finishing after 10:30pm, if you live within a 20-mile radius of Westminster.
- The opportunity to witness history in the making!
The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:
- Make laws.
- Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
- Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.
Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Monday 24th July 2023.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk
Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Fine dining restaurant
- Restaurant
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please state why you are applying and provide any additional information you think is useful for your application. Please note that this question will need to be answered in order for your application to be considered.
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/07/2023
