Quarter is looking for a proactive and friendly Events Assistant to join Racks Bar & Kitchen. This varied, fun and challenging role will suit someone who is looking to gain a wide range of events experience in one of Clifton's favourite venues. The scope of this role is quite large, so you can expect to learn lots and become a key player in the events team quickly! 

Racks Bar & Kitchen has a reputation for friendly, fun service delivered with a smile, great food and a fantastic atmosphere! This is one of our most versatile venues - popular with locals, sports fans, small and large groups and families alike. Racks hosts a range of events, from wedding parties, private parties, corporate events, sports events and seasonal summer and winter events. Our team needs to stand out - to provide the warmest welcome and ensure each customer leaves their event wanting to return.

Key details for the Events Assistant role:

• Based at Racks Bar & Kitchen in Clifton, Bristol
• 42 hours per week with working hours primarily falling over daytimes. However, our ideal candidate will have some flexibility to work evenings and weekends on occasion as per the events schedule
• A package of salary of £27,204 per annum, comprising a basic salary of £25,500 per annum plus approx. £2204 per annum in service charge, paid monthly

What can we offer you?

• 20%-50% discount in our bars & restaurants
• Friends and family hotel discounts
• Fun but productive working environment with a strong training ethic
• Excellent progression opportunities within Quarter - we advertise all promotions internally first, giving you the best chance of promotion
• Regular company socials and parties
• Quarterly awards for individuals and teams of the quarter
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free staff meal on duty

Key duties for the Events Assistant role:

• Assisting in the booking and planning of Racks’ exciting events programme, including private parties (birthdays, anniversaries, stags and hens etc), wedding parties, Christmas meals, corporate events and meetings
• Responding to enquiries, arranging and conducting show-arounds for potential event bookers, organising food/drink pre-orders, taking payments
• Assisting the running of events on the day including team briefings, set up and handing over to the bar/kitchen
• Assisting in the sport bookings at Racks Bar and Kitchen
• Assisting in the planning and execution of our in-house New Year’s Eve event
• Answering the phone and competently dealing with customer queries
• Maintaining good relations with the Front of House team and ensuring all correct information regarding events is handed over to them and the relevant managers

About our ideal Events Assistant:

• An engaging and confident person who is able to interact with customers and provide excellent customer service
• A good team player who supports colleagues and assists others
• Someone who is proactive, organised and confident using Microsoft Office, able adapt quickly to various systems and software
• An excellent communicator with a sense of fun
• A go-getter who is willing to get stuck in to the different elements of this role!
  

The application process: