Events & Restaurant Host

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional, energetic, and customer-focused Events & Restaurant Host to join the team at Novotel. The primary focus of this role is supporting the successful delivery of meetings, conferences, private functions, and banqueting events while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role also includes hosting and supporting restaurant operations when required.

The Events & Restaurant Host acts as a key point of contact for guests, event organisers, and internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and high service standards in line with Novotel and Accor brand expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Events 

• Check event and conference rooms according to event specifications and hotel standards.

• Welcome event organisers, delegates, and guests, ensuring a professional and friendly first impression.
• Liaise with clients throughout events to ensure requirements are met and expectations exceeded.
• Set up and replenish refreshments, buffet stations, and break-out areas.
• Coordinate with kitchen, bar, housekeeping, maintenance, and reception teams to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Monitor event schedules and ensure timely room turnover and event transitions.
• Assist with audio-visual equipment setup and basic troubleshooting where required.

• Support the delivery of private functions, corporate meetings, conferences, and banqueting events.

• Handle guest requests, complaints, and queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain event spaces to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, and licensing regulations.

• Assist the Event Manager in responding enquiries

Restaurant Hosting (If no events in house)

• Greet and seat restaurant guests in a warm and welcoming manner during breakfast service.

• Manage guest flow during service periods.

Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Free Gym
• Free night stays in our UK hotels and discounts in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Great work environment and colleagues
• You can work with multinational colleagues
• Be part of a global community of hospitality industry
• Opportunity to develop your career
• Special staff rate at our hotels
• Personal development programs
• Complimentary meals on duty and uniforms
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holidays including bank holidays (increasing yearly)
• Free parking
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality

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