Waiting Staff (Events)
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,025 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA |
| Company: | House of Commons |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6358_1756374369 |
Summary
What you'll be doing
Are you passionate about delivering great service and creating memorable guest experiences? As part of our Events team at the House of Commons, you'll provide professional hospitality at a wide range of functions, from canapés receptions and bar service to formal dinners and high-profile events. In this hands-on role, you'll welcome and serve guests, support with set-up and clear-down, and work with colleagues to ensure every event runs smoothly
Find out more about working at the House of Commons.
Why Join us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefitsincluding but not limited to:
- Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
What we're looking for.
- Experience providing exceptional hospitality service in a fine dining or high-profile environment, with a strong focus on exceeding guest expectations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a busy service environment, maintaining flexibility and a proactive approach to support the team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people and adapt communication style to suit the environment and audience needs.
Next Steps and Additional Information
- CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit.
More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
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