At a Glance
- Tasks: Help run awesome events from start to finish and ensure guests have a blast.
- Company: Join The Nott, the best pub in the South East, known for great vibes.
- Benefits: Enjoy casual hours, free meals, paid training, and potential for full-time work.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth within a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun, social environment where no two days are the same.
- Qualifications: Experience in running functions and strong customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
Love Events? Love pubs? This could be the role for you.
'The Nott' is all about great food, cold drinks, live music, good times and throwing a great party. With 3 kitchens, multiple function spaces, live music and events of all shapes and sizes, we're looking for an experienced Functions & Events Assistant to join our team.
The Role
This is a hands-on, on-the-floor events role. You'll be responsible for helping run functions from start to finish - making sure the room is ready, the team is organised, food and drinks are flowing and, most importantly, the guests are having a good time.
- Running functions and events from bump-in through to pack-down
- Welcoming clients and guests and being their point of contact during the event
- Briefing and directing the event team before and during service
- Making sure food and beverage service runs smoothly
- Running canapés, sit-down dinners, cocktail parties and larger functions
- Working closely with the kitchen and bar teams throughout service
- Working as part of the wider Nott team during busy service
The Successful Candidate
We're looking for someone who already knows how to run functions. You will have:
- Solid functions/events experience
- Experience running functions in a pub, restaurant, hotel or events venue
- Strong food and beverage service skills
- Confidence leading a small team during service
- The ability to stay calm, organised and positive when things get busy
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- A good eye for detail and high service standards
- Comfortable carrying 3 plates, running food and working a busy floor
- A genuine love of hospitality and putting on a great event
The Rest
This role at The Nott offers:
- Casual position with FT hours
- Opportunity to move into a full-time role for the right person
- Great variety of functions and events - no two days are the same
- A busy, social and fun working environment
- Daily staff meal
- FREE PARKING
- Paid training opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within the Nott team
If you've run functions before, love being on the floor and know how to make an event run like clockwork - we'd love to hear from you.
Functions & Events Assistant employer: Notting Hill Hotel
Joining The Nott means becoming part of a vibrant team that thrives on creating unforgettable experiences in a lively pub atmosphere. With opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work culture, and the chance to engage with diverse events, you'll find your role as Functions & Events Assistant both rewarding and dynamic. Enjoy benefits like free parking, paid training, and a daily staff meal while working in an environment that celebrates hospitality and teamwork.
