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Events Assistant
Events Assistant
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is seeking an Events Assistant on an 8-hour contract.
You will earn £13.20 per hour, plus service charge.
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel blends traditional Edinburgh architecture with a fresh, exciting interior, offering guests a modern, luxurious stay. We welcome locals to relax in our Garden area, enjoy delicious food at BABA restaurant, or pamper guests in our state-of-the-art Spa.
What’s in it for you as our Events Assistant:
- Become part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, offering global opportunities.
- Complimentary stay for you +1 in our Hotel upon successful completion of probation.
- Generous discounts across our F&B outlets at Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George.
- Spa & Gym discounts at our Kimpton property.
- Extensive training and opportunities for career progression across the world.
- 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
- Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app allowing you to save, track, and withdraw your pay as you earn.
- Meals whilst on duty.
- Company sick pay and life insurance.
- Mental Health First Aiders on Duty.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs.
- 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays (increasing up to a maximum of 33 days, pro-rated).
- Enhanced Family Leave (details available at interview).
- Amazing discounts for hotels and restaurants worldwide.
- Discounts from over 15,000 stores, including retail and cinema.
- Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme.
As an Events Assistant, you’ll be yourself, bringing your authentic personality to everything you do. Be the ultimate host, confidently leading yourself and making creative decisions that elevate every interaction. Spark joy, using every tool available to craft meaningful and memorable experiences.
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Your main duties will include working across a wide range of events such as Birthdays, Weddings, Conferences, and Baby Showers. You will provide customers with excellent service, work at a fast pace, and ensure the smooth running of our operations. In addition to service during the event, you will assist with event setup, which involves some heavy lifting.
To succeed as an Events Assistant, you will need:
- Flexibility of working hours, including potential late finishes and early starts depending on event schedules.
- Experience working at events, or within a Bar, Restaurant, or Hotel as a Waiter/Waitress, Server, or Host.
- A drive to produce results, working collaboratively within the Kimpton family to provide personal experiences and human connection.
- A warm and authentic personality, with a can-do attitude and commitment to service.
- A willingness to work within our team to embrace our service and delight our guests.
At IHG, we believe there’s Room for You:
- Room to Grow: Career development and learning opportunities.
- Room to Belong: Fostering an inclusive environment where diverse employees can be their authentic selves.
- Room to Make a Difference: Empowering employees to have an impact on the guest experience and the business.
At Kimpton, our shared mission is to make lives better through heartfelt human connections. This emotional investment drives all that we do, and it’s why you’ll love the work. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ridiculously personal experiences for each other and our guests!
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If you march to the beat of your own drum and want to join a company that encourages authentic individuality, apply today to join us as an Events Assistant!
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe all colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At IHG, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised, and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style, and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors, and colleagues seamlessly connect.
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