Conference & Banqueting Assistant

About us

voco Grand Central are looking for a Conference & Banqueting Assistant to join our growing events team.

Salary £10.00 per hour, Plus Tips

(We are hiring Part Times Positions, with guaranteed contractual hours of 8 or 16)

Conference & Banqueting Assistant’s looks after our guests within our events spaces including private functions, such as weddings, parties & dinners (we’re super proud to also have our very own Ballroom).

Conference & Banqueting Assistants help to welcome our guests and delegates to an array of different events, serving food and drinks throughout lunches, dinners and conferences. You may also assist with set up and take down tables and equipment as well as operating different types of equipment used for conferences, such as audio-visual systems.

Our Conference & Banqueting staff usually work part time hours as above, Most of your working time is based on a rota, covering evenings and weekends.  Early starts and late finishes may be necessary on the day of an event.

Ultimately, your insight, commitment and pride in your work will make you an integral part of the voco family.

What we offer

What’s in for you as a Conference & Banqueting Assistant’s  (just in case you need more persuading)

Not bragging but we are part of the IHG hotels and Resort family, FTSE 100 Company, market leader in delivering True Hospitality for Good around the world

• £10.00 per hour.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) (Increases annually)
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates
• Discounts on retail and various activities through our benefit portal
• Employee assistance programme 24/7
• Recognition programmes
• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world
• Meals whilst on duty
• Opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

Our conference & banqueting department is a massively growing area, with opportunities for all team members to develop in themselves in this area or move to another function of the hotel as your career progresses with us, should you so choose!

What experience, qualifications or training should I have to apply?

Hospitality experience, or experience in customer service would be great, we’re a people centric business & our team thrive on providing exceptional service to our guests and delegates.  This isn’t essential however, as we can teach you the service skills.  We just need you to bring your charming personality & desire to be hospitable.

At voco Grand Central, people are at the centre of everything we do.  It’s also our goal to make our meetings & events not just successful, but meaningful.  We know that when people gather at our hotel to celebrate or get work done, it’s not just a dynamic & beautiful setting we’re providing…

The Hotel / Bar:

Relive the golden age of travel at voco® Grand Central - Glasgow, an enduring monument to Victorian glamour in an unbeatable central location, attached to Glasgow Central Station, a city landmark since the 19th-century heyday of the railways.

High ceilings, chandeliers and wood panelling embody the elegance that makes our hotel special. Our magnificent, marble-clad Champagne Central bar open all day for sharing menus and afternoon tea, while Tempus Restaurant offers the best of Scottish cuisine. The Grand Ballroom is a charming spot for memorable celebrations, and 10 flexible meeting rooms take care of your business events.

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our Conference & Banqueting Assistant, then please click ‘apply’ now!

We’d love to hear from you!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.