Assistant Cluster Meeting & Events Manager
Malmaison Hotel du Vin76 bedrooms
74-seater Bar & Grill
6 private event spaces - largest seats up to 80
A historic station hotel boasting the distinction of being the world's oldest, built back in 1844. Reading is a town and borough in Berkshire. Located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Kennet, the Great Western mainline railway and the M4 motorway serve the town, which is 40 miles west of London. Reading is a major commercial centre, especially for information technology and insurance. Known for its beer, biscuits and bulbs in the industrial revolution, Reading has transformed into a vibrant, metropolitan town. Home to the UK's iconic Reading Festival, its growing arts and culture community boasts some of the best entertainment in the country. Reading's rich and diverse communities are represented by its global food and drink scene.
About the Role
Assistant Cluster Meetings & Events Manager
We create memories that our guests never forget. At Reading Malmaison we always go above and beyond the expectations and as Assistant Events Manager you will be the face of the business, often before the guest steps foot in the hotel.
Reading Malmaison has fantastic new Work and Play Meeting and Events Space.
You will be coming to this role with experience from a similar role.
Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?
We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into an Operations Manager – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards
This is a hands on role leading the events team and ensuring all meetings, events and weddings run smoothly – not your average 9-5 office role.
About You
Benefits
In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:
- Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
- Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
- 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
- Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
- High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
- Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
- Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
- Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
- A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
- We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
- We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
- We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family
Our Sustainability Goals:
- 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
- We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
- We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
- Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace
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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.