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**We’re hiring Event Waiters/Hosts/Baristas** to support corporate events (In London and key European hubs), for some of the most groundbreaking startups in hardware and software innovation. This role is perfect for individuals looking for a** flexible schedule** (you only work the shifts you accept), and are eager to gain exposure to cutting-edge advancements in the **tech industry.** With the potential to transition into an Event Planning Internship, this opportunity offers valuable insight into the rapidly evolving deep-tech and startup ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: - As part of the hospitality team, welcome and assist guests at exclusive corporate lunches and after-work events. - Provide professional food and beverage service while maintaining event flow. - Collaborate with the event team to ensure seamless execution. - Assist with event logistics such as setup, guest management, and post-event wrap-up. What We’re Looking For: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent English. - Professional and proactive approach with the ability to multitask. - Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. - Prior hospitality or customer-facing experience is a plus but not required. - Prior scientific background and/or interest in deep-tech. Why Join Us? - Be part of exciting tech-focused events, gaining insight into the latest innovations. - Develop valuable transferable skills in event management and client interaction. - Potential to transition into an event planning within the deep-tech sector. - Flexible working hours that fit around your schedule. - A great opportunity to network with leading tech startups and industry pioneers. Job Types: Temporary, Freelance, Zero hours contract Expected hours: No less than 10 per week Locations: Central, West London and European Cigty Hubs (If you're based in Europe).

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Event Staff to support our clients across Central London £12 per hour and shift will be paid the following week. Responsibilities - Assist in the setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring all areas are clean and organised. - Provide exceptional guest services by greeting attendees, answering queries, and addressing any concerns promptly. - Manage the flow of guests during events, ensuring a positive experience for all participants. - Collaborate with other staff members to ensure seamless event operations. - Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests while developing your skills in the vibrant world of event management!

Duties Develop a roster of artists to play live music events at various venues across the capital. Be responsible for booking scheduling and coordinating artists performances. Handle logistics such as venue selection, and equipment setup. Communicate with clients, from point of booking to the show date. Look to match the clients with new suitable new opportunities. Manage contracts and agreements with clients, ensuring all terms and conditions are met. Maintain a database of contacts and clients to facilitate future bookings. Experience Knowledge of different music styles and the ability to identify them. Previous experience in an office setting in a position involved in sales and / or telephone communications is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, be persuasive and able to effectively communicate with clients. Excellent keyboard / typing skills, be competent in using social media platforms and email. Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple bookings and ensure smooth coordination of events. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Job Title: Food Runner Location: Gilgamesh Restaurant Job Type: Full-time/Part-time About Gilgamesh Restaurant: Gilgamesh Restaurant is a vibrant and dynamic dining destination, renowned for its exceptional service and exquisite cuisine. We are committed to delivering an unforgettable dining experience that combines a rich culinary tradition with modern innovation. As a member of our team, you will be part of a passionate group dedicated to hospitality excellence. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and efficient Food Runner to join our team at Gilgamesh Restaurant. The Food Runner plays a crucial role in ensuring that our guests receive their meals promptly and in perfect condition. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding service. Key Responsibilities: - Efficiently and accurately deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests in the dining area. - Ensure that all dishes are presented according to restaurant standards before they reach the guest. - Assist servers with table setup, clearing dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area. - Communicate effectively with kitchen and waitstaff to coordinate and prioritize orders. - Assist with any special requests or dietary needs of guests as directed by the server or kitchen staff. - Refill beverages and condiments as needed and ensure guests have everything they need to enjoy their meal. - Maintain a high level of knowledge about the menu, including daily specials and any changes, to answer guest inquiries. - Monitor and manage the flow of service to ensure a seamless dining experience for all guests. - Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean and safe working environment. - Collaborate with team members to provide support during peak service times and special events. Qualifications: - Previous experience in a food service or hospitality role is preferred but not required. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment. - Excellent communication skills with a friendly and professional demeanor. - Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. - Physical stamina to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods. - A commitment to providing outstanding customer service. Benefits: - Competitive hourly wage plus tips. - Opportunities for growth and advancement within the restaurant. - Employee discounts on meals. - A supportive and inclusive work environment. How to Apply: If you are passionate about food and hospitality and eager to contribute to an exceptional dining experience, we invite you to apply for the Food Runner position at Gilgamesh Restaurant. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and availability. --- Gilgamesh Restaurant is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our team. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Title: WK Events Manager Days/Hours This is a 18-22 hour/ 4 day a week role. You will work up to 45 hours in 'peak season' per week (roughly May-September) but off peak will be considerably less. 4-5 day working week as standard. Mondays off when weekend work is required. Event work can happen at irregular times! Location: SW18 based and other locations (on events) London locations + outside of London events travel Salary Offered £15ph (admin and small events) Up to £20ph (larger events) Reporting to: Ops Manager/ MD Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving License, Confident driver with various vehicles. OVERVIEW OF WELL KNEADED Company Overview Well Kneaded Ltd is a unique farm-table pizzeria, events company and Charity based in South West London. We serve an exciting and innovative seasonal menu of sourdough pizza, amazing pasta, locally-sourced salads, small plates and top quality drinks. We’ve won awards recognising our sustainable sourcing and supply chain, and are a charity because of our employment practices offering opportunities to young people who have faced barriers to employment. Well Kneaded has a great team culture and we’re committed to a supportive and enjoyable working environment for all our team. OVERVIEW OF EVENTS ROLE The events manager role combines client and on-event management with business development and event ops. It is a hands on role for someone who wants a great combination of management & office based work with practical on-event management. We have a busy calendar of weddings and events, especially from May- September but you will help us fill that all year round. You will be able to hit the ground running, making sure our events setups outfits look the part, are well organised, and are health and safety compliant. The events we cater span weddings, birthdays, street parties, festivals, in-house pizzeria events and corporate workshops (more recently) and more. You will be responsible for creating the amazing Well Kneaded experience ‘off-site’. A key part of your role will be clear communication with the head chef at the pizzeria and the event teams, in order that events operations are well planned and smoothly executed. The role requires your high capacity for planning and organisation.! You will be strategic and able to quickly understand the bigger operational picture of Well Kneaded for diary management and coordination, and will be an excellent team player and motivator. You will be a natural problem solver, managing both client and team expectations with an energetic flair, in the lead up to an event, and also the wind down. Responsibilities PRIMARY - Being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, responding promptly and clearly communicating how Well Kneaded can provide great food to employ great people for a greater planet and converting those enquiries into bookings. - Clarify with the client and put in place specific requirements for event logistics and staffing. - -Maintain clear records of past and upcoming events and pro-actively communicate these with accountants & internal team when needed. - Responsible for execution of our events work in line with WK Vision & values to give our clients the best events experience (internally and externally) in London including developing relationships with new venues/ clients and working with online platforms to market our events offerings. - -Maintain WK Events storage areas, including the WK lockup and any areas used in the pizzeria. - Responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety procedure on events, ensuring 100% operationally safe events, and that all events team are trained and prepared in this. This includes responsibility for regular maintenance of all events set up - -Weekly meetings with Events/Ops team to discuss anything events based. - -Manual handling of events equipment and food - SECONDARY - Grow our KERB opportunities as well as our regular client database and communications/ marketing strategy. - Take responsibility for events P&L (after 6 months in role) - Develop marketing materials (alongside ops & marketing manager) including promotions for events offerings in order to retain and grow events stakeholders (clients, venues, tasting participants, potential partnerships with local schools/ mums groups/venues, etc) - Weekly meetings with Head of Food to develop events offerings where you see gaps, within budget - If capacity, develop and market downstairs basement kitchen and/or garden for pizzeria private events together with Ops Manager and head of front of house. - Add posts directly to Instagram/ Facebook that are pertinent to events/ the team and also the pizzeria if required. - Position Type - Event role has possibility to be a job share between a senior event manager and events coordinator where the events manager has overall oversight & a focus on driving growth and coordinator has on-event/ day to day ops focus. This means role could be 2-2.5 days/ week. - EXPECTATIONS & LIMITING FACTORS - Be able to handle emergencies and last-minute changes of plan under pressure. - There is an event-staff holiday freeze in July (No holiday can be taken in July due to the full nature of the WK calendar) - The nature of the job involves a lot of weekend and evening work, so days off are generally Sundays and Mondays, with one full weekend off per month (except June/July). In quieter seasons there will be more flexibility on this. - Being able to confidently drive a manual vehicle - PERSON SPECIFICATION - The Events Manager will be committed to the Well Kneaded vision and values, with a keen interest in sustainable food and amazing event creation and will have the following: - Previous experience in events or managing/ leading a team. Including examples of responsibility for running events from start to finish. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Confident to take initiative and is pro-active in project and event management. Is as good at starting a project as well as is at finishing it, and feeding back in. - Highly organised and excellent at planning. - At least an active interest in sustainability - English; strong in both written & verbal communication, if not your first language - UK Drivers License - confident to drive multiple vehicles including a vintage van. - Strong relational skills PERKS/ BENEFITS/ HOLIDAY - 29 days holiday (statutory plus an extra for your birthday) + sick pay + pension (holiday increases 1 days/ year worked with WK after year 2, up to 4 extra days) pro rata if not full time. - 6-8 weekly reviews with line manager. - Friends and family discount (20% off bill when you eat in with f&f) - Christmas day & Easter Sunday off - If full time- Management/ Leadership training plus up to 2 team days per year Free delicious food - Being part of a team who champions each other. - 2 Complimentary tickets per year for friends and family to in-house events - Seeing transformation in the lives of young people - Pension contribution and sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: South West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Event Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: UK FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in South West London Expected start date: 06/01/2025

Job Summary We are organizing a private event on** December 15th, 2024**, at Tate Modern in London, and we would greatly appreciate your support in recruiting volunteers for this meaningful occasion. As a Volunteer, you will assist in various capacities, ensuring that our HNWI guests receive exceptional hospitality and support during their visit. Responsibilities - Welcoming and registering attendees. - Guiding guests through the venue and providing general assistance. - Supporting event logistics, including coordination with staff and vendors. - Assisting in the setup and breakdown of the event. - Being a point of contact for any inquiries from attendees. Requirements - Have a background in the arts (e.g., art education, fine arts, art history, or related fields). - Having experience participating in or organizing parent-child activities, or similar relevant experience is a PLUS. - Are enthusiastic and passionate about arts and education. - Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Are reliable and able to commit to the event date and required hours. - Experience in event coordination or customer service is a plus but not mandatory. Join us in making a difference while gaining valuable experience in the hospitality sector!