POSITION SUMMARY
The Glasgow Marriott is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Banquet Bar and Drinks Associate / Event Support Expert to join our wonderful team, particularly for Bar and Drinks service.
Undergoing exciting refurbishment in 2024, the Glasgow Marriott Hotel offers welcoming comfort with a modern style, ideally situated in the city centre near premier attractions like OVO Hydro, Hampden Park, and the University of Glasgow. With the main ballroom suite having undergone a recent refurb, the Banqueting team has now also moved into their newly refurbished boardrooms and our associates are eager to start connecting with guests about the refreshing transformation in this buzzing and vibrant city.
Apply to join the Marriott family and #1 leader in Hospitality, where you can be inspired by what is possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you. At Marriott……. Be you.
The impact you’ll make.
Your positive energy and people-pleasing mindset are an important part of why our guests continue to choose use for their event needs. Every day presents a new opportunity to interact with people from all over the world, giving you new inspiration and perspective.
What you’ll do.
- Ensure full product knowledge of all menu items and their service.
- Always maintain an elevated service standard within Conference and Banqueting department.
- Prepare banquet bar and drinks set up for functions as per Banquet Event Order brief.
- Take drinks orders, prepare beverages, and recommend drinks menu items, taking the opportunity to upsell where appropriate.
- Prepare coffee breaks, carts, and stations with appropriate food and beverages as stated in the Banquet Event Order brief.
- Set rooms for the events – preparing tables, action stations, buffets, service carts, dining tables, coffee bars, full bar, etc.
- Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen. Respond to and fulfil any special banquet event arrangement and ensure buffet items are consistent and refreshed.
- Facilitate banqueting clients and manage every reasonable request to provide wonderful customer service and ensure guest satisfaction.
Who we are looking for.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who we anticipate will have worked in a similar role within the hospitality or travel and tourism industry. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is a fast learner, adaptable and has exceptional attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills.
- A warm, people-oriented demeanor
- A team -first attitude
- Positive outlook and outgoing personality
- Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and multi-tasking ability
- The ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time across a work shift.
- Previous experience in a similar hospitality setting preferred.
Perks you deserve:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Dedicated benefits website with access to discounts, rewards, and perks to top brands
- Free meal on shift
- Staff car parking whilst on shift
- Learning + Development Opportunities
A little more about us.
The Marriott International brand has more than 500 global locations; we advance in the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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