Events Porter

30 Euston Square is a Grade II* listed award-winning events venue in a perfect central London location. From meeting and conference spaces to private dining and rooftop terraces, the venue offers an iconic setting for any occasion.

This venue is unique to Searcys as is the only property within the estate that is home to a selection of boutique bedrooms.

As an Events Porter, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
  
  

Job Description

Responsible for providing a clean and safe working area following Searcy Health and Safety requirements. receiving, counting, inspecting, and storing goods and/or equipment and dispensing or disposing of them to/from departments as and when required.

Job Type: 20hrs per week

Hourly Rate: £14.80

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all goods received are properly counted/inspected to match specifications as per delivery notes
• To move all set up the venue in co-ordination with the BEOs and the requirements of the clients
• To move equipment safely and carefully to protect the fabric of the building and the furniture on-site
• To set up the stage and build equipment as and when required
• To liaise with all couriers, clients, and delivery drivers with efficiency, politeness and coherence
• All areas of the back of the house are maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and organization that is expected from Searcy requirements

Report at once any discrepancies to deliveries to your line manager

Manage and secure liquor stock, and ensure that the deliveries are counted and loaded carefully into the wine store in the appropriate area. To make sure any discrepancies are reported to the Operations Manager

Create and keep organized files of documentation relating to the receipt/return of goods and equipment as well as record the dispense/returns of alcohol and other beverages within the building

Carry out any other administration work required with regard to monthly stock takes as directed by your Line Manager

To maintain all storage areas organized and clean at all times

To comply with all legal requirements with particular reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, license requirements, and any Local Authority or Client stipulations. To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Searcy Health & Safety Policy

To ensure all areas are regularly checked for maintenance and repairs and that any problem is reported to a member of the management team

Any other reasonable request by management

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, internally and externally
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate a high level of organisation
• Excellent record keeping
  
  

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk