Events Captain

Job description
THE NOMAD RESTAURANTS

Eager to pursue a career in hospitality? Our restaurants and bars are the heartbeat of NoMad London; a World’s 50 Best Hotel. Our main Restaurant offers a seasonal menu, with a central hearth for open fire cooking. Set under a soaring glass ceiling, the space is grand yet intimate. Award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant Side Hustle boasts a lively, casual atmosphere, offering elevated Latin American dishes and world class cocktails, whilst our Library acts as the living room of the hotel offering an all-day menu alongside coffees and cocktails. Our Kitchen is led by Executive Chef Zak Gregoire, our Bar Programme by Liana Oster and our Wine Programme by Alessia Ferrarello, each earning their stripes at renowned institutions across the globe.

Hospitality is at the core of what we do and who we are. It's more than just a job, it's a path to a career in or industry. Many of us at NoMad have grown from within these walls and we pride ourselves on providing these opportunities. We welcome you to come and see what we do!

‘The best of New York hospitality with London Charm’

THE ROLE - EVENTS CAPTAIN

Event Captains are experts of the events world, exhibiting warm hospitality and moving in service with purpose and efficiency. Their working knowledge in all aspects required to execute an event is impressive, they have a substantial foundational knowledge of food and beverage both within the offerings of NoMad as well as in general, and are familiar with the hospitality industry as a whole. Event Captains are responsible for maintaining their level of food and beverage knowledge throughout the various seasonal changes, knowing all ingredients, preparations, allergens and possible modifications for all dishes in the current offering. They are the team leaders within the event operations team and should aim to lead by example with excellent service standards while motivating others to do the same.

An Event Captain is expected to:
• Deliver expert service of our food and beverage in the event spaces, whilst adhering to the BEO
• Be professional at all times
• Exhibit qualities of flexibility and warm hospitality as well as be an effective communicator, both in writing and in speaking
• Represent the NoMad positivity to all internal and external stakeholders as well as act as an ambassador of our brand when out in our industry’s community
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times, including but not exclusive of, H&S policies, HR policies, day-to-day operations

WHAT WE OFFER
• £750 Refer a Friend Scheme
• 50% Employee discount in F&B outlets
• Pension Scheme
• Complimentary family meal and quality coffee/hot drinks whilst on duty
• Growing team with great training and progression opportunity
• Paid break and annual leave
• Good work/life balance
• Your birthday off (paid) after one year of service
• Hotel discount
• Private Health Care
• Experience Stay - Breakfast included
• 5 days of paid sick leave for every rolling 12 months
• Additional holiday for each completed year of service
• £20 Uber ride when finishing after 1am

Please note whilst we wish we could respond to all applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.