Current Vacancies 

Events Co-Ordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Events Team at The Garden Rooms at Tennants.

We are seeking a motivated and personable Events Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of a wide range of events. This is a varied role that combines office-based responsibilities with hands-on coordination, ensuring seamless execution from initial enquiry through to the final guest experience.

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Housekeeper/Cleaner

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeper/Cleaner to join our team. This role is essential to maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of our auction/event spaces, departments and all public and back-of-house areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning of all areas.
• Ensure that all cleaning supplies are used effectively and safely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the venue.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to management promptly.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning or similar roles preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.

The role involves working 5 days from 7, to include alternate weekends on a rota basis. Hours of work are 7.30am-12noon (22.5 hours per week). For an informal chat or to find out more about the role, please contact Paul Freeman on 01960 621146.

Kitchen Porter/Assistant

• We are currently looking for a full-time and part-time Kitchen Porter, to work in our Garden Rooms Food & Beverage team on a rota basis. Hours of work are flexible to include weekends on a rota basis, predominantly daytime shifts but with evening shifts available as required/available, by prior arrangement.

• Previous experience of a similar role is preferred but not essential, as full training will be given to the successful candidate. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, professional team with a strong emphasis on customer service and quality.

Food & Beverage Assistants

• We are currently looking for full-time waiting staff, to work in our Garden Rooms Food & Beverage team on a rota basis. Hours of work are flexible, predominantly daytime shifts but with evening shifts as required/available, by prior arrangement. Weekend availability is essential, with weekend shifts on a rota basis to ensure work/life balance for the whole team - we would intend for a full time member of the team to work 4-5 weekend days per month, but this can be more if required to suit personal circumstances.

   

• Previous experience of a customer-facing hospitality role is preferred and further training opportunities will be available to the successful candidate. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, professional team with a strong emphasis on customer service and quality, working within an established family business, with the possibility to flourish/progress, if you wish to do so.

What’s it like to work at The Garden Rooms?

• Working within a welcoming, friendly, professional team in beautiful surroundings

• Sociable working hours (compared to industry standards) – shifts are predominantly daytime with evening work agreed in advance when events take place. Weekends are on a rota basis so everyone gets their share of time off

• A great opportunity to be a part of something special – we host a number of different types of events such as lectures, concerts and weddings, including being the largest, most popular venue in the region for multicultural weddings and events

• Strong emphasis on customer service and quality

• Opportunities to flourish and learn “on the job” through additional training/qualifications, should you wish

• Variety – no two days are the same, with such a variety of events/occasions taking place – annually we host approximately 80 live auctions and 300 events (including 60 weddings)

• Staff discounts on products and services

• Good rates of pay plus additional tips and company pension scheme

• Access to additional perks such as free entry to over 400 Historic Houses, gardens, museums and galleries

What are we looking for?

Previous experience of working within a hospitality role is preferred but not essential as full training will be given to successful candidates. Above all we are looking for people with a friendly, personable nature and “can-do” attitude, looking to work as part of a hard working, friendly team.