Event Catering Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
Roundabout is recruiting experienced event staff for an event in Woking from Friday 31st March and Saturday 1st of April.
Additional opportunities for setup and de-rig days
Staff are required on live event days from 08:00 to 17:00
Please only apply if you have means of getting to and from the event venue.
Experience in events, hospitality or customer service roles is preferable.
The ability to think on your feet and work well in busy spaces is essential.
The event will attract over 400 attendees and will be busy, so the ability to think on your feet and work well in busy spaces is essential.
Rate of pay is £11 per hour.
This is likely to lead to other work with our other hospitality and event clients across The South West and London.
When applying, please include your CV and a cover letter, detailing your experience and highlighting any specific roles you are most interested in.
All applicants will be required to complete a customer service skills assessment. If this is not completed your application will not be considered.
About us
At Roundabout we are passionate about looking after our staff, ensuring they are happy in their roles and paid well for their work. Working with us is hard graft, BUT great fun and really rewarding.
We value the individuality each and every person brings to our team and believe that we are all equally important. We will treat you with respect, we are ethical and environmentally sustainable, and our company ethos shines through in everything we do.
Who are we looking for?
We understand Roundabout Events may be a first-job for some recruits. We hire candidates that possess a great attitude to customer service and who genuinely love our local community and have a passion for the events industry.
A friendly, helpful, personable manner is what matters most at Roundabout. Experience and skills in a customer focused role are an additional benefit.
At Roundabout we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage and believe all adults deserve to be treated equally, regardless of age.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 3 days
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woking, GU24: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 30/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Event Catering Staff roles across Roundabout's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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