About the Role
Manage the day-to-day operations of the food and beverage team, liaising with other departments to ensure service excellence. Be knowledgeable of all hotel emergency and security procedures and capable of managing any situation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure function rooms are set up at least one hour before each event according to the banquet order.
- Be present for client arrivals, welcome guests, and ascertain their needs.
- Oversee and observe waiting staff to maintain service standards.
- Provide menu briefings and function details to casual staff before food service.
- Liaise with the Operations Manager and Chef regarding food-related issues, including changes in numbers and times.
- Ensure attention to detail for functions and report any changes to the relevant Event Planner.
- Maintain continuous contact with the event organizer during the event and react quickly to changes.
- Ensure all service areas are kept clean and tidy, and fire exits and corridors are clear.
- Assist in preparing a monthly maintenance checklist for all function rooms for the Maintenance Department.
Requirements
- Passion to succeed and make a difference.
- Willingness to challenge the status quo for improvement and enhancement.
- Inspirational leadership qualities.
- Knowledge of the role and ability to deliver and exceed expectations.
Location
- Kensington, London
Work Type
- Full-time
Benefits
- Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
- Training and development
- Cash Health Plan cover option available
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Career development and salary reviews
- Interest free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- 1 Volunteer Days per year
- Complimentary meals prepared by chefs
- Length of Service related holiday scheme
- Discount on Accommodation worldwide
- Discount on 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
- Life Assurance
- Recommend a Friend Scheme
About the Company
- Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London is an impressive 4-star deluxe hotel in Kensington, a minute's walk from Gloucester Road Underground station.
- The hotel has 610 spacious guest rooms and offers dining at Humphrey’s Café & Bar, South West 7, and the Bombay Brasserie.
- The Millennium Conference Centre features flexible meeting spaces, including 26 versatile function rooms totaling 1,600m2, accommodating up to 600 delegates.
- The conservatory can host up to 300 guests and includes a piano, bar area, and dance floor.
- Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates over 120 hotels globally.
- In Europe, 21 hotels provide access to landmark locations and business hubs.
- Properties are categorized into four collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, and Copthorne Collection, each with a distinct personality.
