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  • Event Assistant
    Event Assistant
    2 days ago
    £12.71–£13.15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Events Assistant Kings Cross St Pancras We are looking to recruit an energetic Events Assistant for our beautiful meeting and events space at Derbyshire House, in Kings Cross St Pancras. Derbyshire house is very well known in the industry to be one the most versatile location for all types of events, corporate and private alike. The venue is made of 11 modern meeting rooms and a rooftop terrace, hosting a wide range of events; from large corporate meetings to the wedding reception and much more. The ideal Events Assistant will come from an operational role either within Hotels, Conference/Events operations, or within a corporate establishment. Although this is predominantly a Monday to Friday role, the candidate needs to be however flexible and happy to work during the weekend, whenever required. The Events Assistant will be able to deliver exceptional customer service and will be experienced in running corporate functions. The ideal Assistant will: • Ensure that the meeting spaces are set in accordance with the information supplied on function sheets., • Maintain a clear channel of communication with Kitchen and all other departments liaising and coordinating the functions alongside the Events Manager., • Set/reset the meeting rooms when required. Ensure that they are left in a presentable condition at all times., • Provide the highest level of service to our guests., • Connect and build rapport with guests at every possible opportunity. Going the extra mile for return clients., • Ensure cleanliness is up to standards at all times., • Open and close meeting spaces as per procedures when needed., • Ensure the highest level of food safety by following the health and safety procedures in place., • Make sure food is transported in a safe manner, avoiding cross-contamination., • To contribute to the team with a positive and optimistic attitude and problem-solving mindset., • Maintain appropriate standards of personal conduct, dress, hygiene, uniforms, appearance, and posture. To be considered the candidate must: • Be able to work under pressure with others calmly, courteously, and methodically., • Have an excellent command of English, both verbally and written., • Experienced in Laying up., • Be super well organised and very efficient., • Be experienced in a similar position., • Be passionate about the events industry. We are looking for an individual willing to invest in a long-term commitment and keen to grow and learn. If this is you, don’t wait any longer, send your cv to us today.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    4 days ago
    £15.95 hourly
    Full-time
    Temple, London

    Job Ref: 13251 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: £15.95 per hour plus excellent company benefits and perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: flexible Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 05/07/2026 Closing date: 16/08/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Chef de Partie in London. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team., • Contributions to a pension plan. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Chef de Partie,you will be responsible for delivering a high level of food to all our guests. Working in the Kitchen you will help maximise revenue through first class food preparation and delivery. You will embrace every opportunity to create exceptional food for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Kitchen department, you will: • Be passionate about food, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to Company standards, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times, • Work simultaneously with all Kitchen team members in a friendly manner offering an infectious smile and collaborative approach, • Have extensive knowledge of our menus and food offerings, • Assist the management team in the control of all food supplies and purchases coming in and going out of the kitchen, using date labelling processes., • Adhere to all food safety and health and safety guidelines You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. About you: As a Chef de Partie, we ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. You will have a real passion for food, and you will have excellent attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately one that they will remember the most. You will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and requests with ease. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Chef de Partie. With this in mind, we are looking for a Chef De Partie who: • Previous experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level is essential., • Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant environment is essential., • Can deliver excellent standards, • Uses initiative, • is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work, • has a customer service attitude, • has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work load, • provides excellent attention to detail, • holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

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  • Night Hotel Team member
    Night Hotel Team member
    6 days ago
    £13.25 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Join Our Team at Travelodge London Covent Garden’s —Night Team Member (Full Time ) We are looking for a reliable and flexible Part-Time Night Reception Team Member to join our hotel team. This is a varied night role combining reception duties, bar service during late hours, and early-morning breakfast preparation.You will be responsible for delivering excellent guest service overnight while ensuring the smooth and safe running of the hotel. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in a kitchen, bar, café, or hospitality setting and who is fully flexible to work across a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Key Responsibilities • Welcoming and assisting guests with late-night check-ins and early-morning check-outs, • Managing reservations, guest accounts, and payments using the hotel system, • Operating the hotel bar during night hours until closing time, serving drinks responsibly, • Handling cash and card transactions accurately, • Providing friendly and professional customer service at all times, • Carrying out night audits and basic administrative tasks, • Monitoring hotel security and conducting regular safety checks, • Preparing breakfast items in the early morning (set-up, basic food preparation, and service area readiness), • Ensuring bar, reception, and breakfast areas are kept clean and presentable, • Preparing handover notes for the morning team What We’re Looking For • Strong customer service and communication skills, • A responsible and trustworthy approach to working night shifts, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, • Previous experience in hospitality, bar work, or reception is desirable but not essential, • Basic IT skills; training will be provided, • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays What we offer: • A fun, friendly team environment with a family feel, • 50% discount on rooms, plus food and drink discounts, • Friends and family discounts, • £50 Travelodge voucher for each work anniversary, • Pension scheme totalling 8% (including 3% employer contribution), • Discounts with high street retailers and mobile phone providers such as Vodafone, • Opportunities to progress into management through our Aspire Programme, • Team incentive schemes to earn even more, • Regular rewards and recognition including FAB Fridays and Housekeeping Heroes If you’re an experienced hospitality professional who’s fully flexible and ready for a new opportunity, click Apply Now — we’d love to welcome you to the Travelodge team!

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  • LIVE IN APPRENTICE HOUSEKEEPER AT KENSINGTON HOSTEL
    LIVE IN APPRENTICE HOUSEKEEPER AT KENSINGTON HOSTEL
    19 days ago
    £10 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    this is an Apprenticeship - which means you'd be working as a housekeeper as normal in the hostel but doing some additional studies leading to a qualification? We believe this represents an excellent opportunity to: (1) Work in a Kensington/Chelsea hostel/hotel (2) Gain a highly respected vocational qualification: You must be willing to be considered to be take on as an Apprentice and work and study at the same time. WORK Housekeeping is responsible for ensuring all rooms and bathrooms are cleaned and kept immaculate. It is hard work but very rewarding in that you will improve: • your English/ communication skills, • your team-working skills, • your social skills and confidence, • gain experience in the hospitality environment As time allows and based on your appetite we will also train you up on: -reception to help cover breaks and also potentially to move over if when a position opens up • maintenance so you can help with basic maintenance And get to explore London living on one of the best areas - Kensington and Chelsea. You'll make friends for life in the hostel too. You must be a hard-working, happy to clean and reliable - and have a good eye for detail.] The housekeeping position involves doing a total of 5 shifts per week which can be between 4 and 8 hours per day depending on how busy we are. These are approximate hours and you might more or less depending on how busy the hostel is e.g. more on weekends less on weeekdays generally. STUDY / HOSPITALITY QUALIFICATION You would study towards a Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2. This is a 12 month course which we will pay for and will pay you to do 3 hours study per week – outside of your working hours. Remuneration Package For this role we offer a comprehensive live-in package which allows travellers to parachute easily into London life comprising: • Starting pay will be the minimum wage for an apprentice (currently £8) and will be dependent on your skills and experience., • Free accommodation and free breakfast and food, • monthly bonus for excellence behaviours / going above and beyond, • accommodation in a dormitory (of course you can opt not to live in the hostel);, • use of laundry facilities (to wash and dry your clothes and bed linen);, • free breakfast and free food to cook your own lunch and dinner;, • free fast wifi, • there is also free food available at other times to e.g. cook lunch/snacks. This includes basic foodstuffs such as bread, milk, pasta, rice etc If there's anything else you want ordered that you eat then as long as it’s reasonable and basic we'll buy it. You will improve: • your communication skills, • your team-working skills, • your social skills and confidence, • gain managerial experience in the hospitality environment And you'll get to explore London living on one of the best areas - Kensington and Chelsea. You'll make friends for life in the hostel too. Please let me know if this of interest and if so we can progress to a WA video call.

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