Event Assistants, Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds

Does being part of one of the best hospitality businesses in the area excite you? Milsom Hotels & Restaurants are a UK leader in hospitality, with years of experience and an esteemed collection of hotels, restaurants, and spas throughout Suffolk & Essex. Not to mention, all the excellent events and weddings we conduct each year. Find out what being part of Milsom People means and as we look to expand our team with several new faces in the Events team.
Opportunities with Milsom People can be short-term or they can be the start of a long career in Events and Hospitality, depending on what you’re looking for. Whatever your situation, working amongst our skilled team you will inevitably acquire skills and experiences that are valued by employers in all industries. (Hopefully you’ll want to stay!)
We love seeing members of our team develop and progress! Some of our colleagues have spent their entire career with Milsom People, and each year we celebrate the collective long service of over 100 employees who have worked with the business for more than 5 years. As well as other opportunities for staff to celebrate and socialise, such as our Annual Staff Party where all staff over 18 are invited (There’s over 400 colleagues across the group so it’s not one to be missed!)
Hengrave Hall is one of our venues that we are sole caterers for. Creating special and unique events and weddings are a huge part of our operation, which is all underpinned by our excellent teams and that’s why we’re looking to take on new team members in our events team.
A bit more about this Events Assistant role:
  • We work on a rota basis throughout the week
  • Working amongst our fast-paced, hard-working and infectiously energetic team is equally fun and demanding – we need someone who will fit in well in this environment
  • You will get to offer a service that showcases our attention to detail
  • Gain knowledge about bar, wines and award-winning food and service
  • Opportunities to work at a fixed location, or travel to events around East Anglia (optional).
  • Be part of some unforgettable celebrations and events!
Visit our dedicated ‘Milsom People’ careers site to find out all excellent benefits you will receive when you join the team, which include:
  • Up to 50% off at Talbooth Restaurant and 30% at our other restaurants
  • 30% off spa treatments
  • Employee Assistance Programme
For these roles, we are paying £7.00 – £9.75 per hour, depending on knowledge and experience. We’re open to training people with little-to-no experience and taking on individuals who are experienced in events and hospitality.
If this role of Events Assistant sounds like an opportunity you would be perfect for, submit your CV to Jess Counsell at Milsom Hotels & Restaurants today. Tell us why you think you think you are a great fit.
We are holding interviews from mid-February and are willing to interview sooner for anyone who really catches our eye!

by Sue Bunting

FOH Assistants Milsoms in Dedham

Do you want to work in a restaurant that is vibrant, popular and is recognised as one of the leading businesses in Hospitality in the UK? Milsoms restaurant and hotel in Dedham, part of the Milsoms Hotels & Restaurants Group is the place for you to start or further your career and become one of Milsoms’ People as a restaurant assistant.

Milsoms in Dedham is proud to be able to offer new enthusiastic staff the chance to come and work in its thriving restaurant team as a restaurant assistant as we open our brand new Kitchen in March 2023. Whether you have experience in the restaurant and hotel business or looking for that first job, here at Milsoms we want to help you develop your knowledge in the working world within one of the most popular restaurants in the area.

Whether you are looking for short term Spring and Summer work or regular long-term work, here at Milsoms we have a position as a restaurant assistant for you in our strong restaurant team.

Working in the restaurant:

  • We are open all day with a well structured rota covering all day and evening dining
  • Our team of staff are always welcoming to staff and customers alike
  • The fast paced buzzing restaurant and bar requires an energetic person who thrives on a busy environment
  • Get to know our customers is part of the fun as we have a large base of passionate regulars who love to get to know the team
  • Food and drinks training regularly offered to all staff to further your knowledge of what we have to offer
  • Experience is not essential and we are happy to train anyone who is enthusiastic

Look at our ‘Milsom People’ careers site to find out all exciting benefits you will receive when you join the team as a restaurant assistant, which include:

  • 30% or More off our food at Milsoms and our other restaurants
  • 30% off spa treatments
  • Employee Assistance Programme

For these roles, we are currently paying £7.00 – £9.75 per hour, depending on knowledge and experience.

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Andrew Thurston claims his Milsom People benefit

Andrew Thurston,  junior sous chef who is part of the kitchen brigade at Le Talbooth is the first member of Milsom People to introduce a member of staff to work with us at Milsom Hotels and achieve a £750 benefit.

Andrew introduced Connor Hefferenan who joined the Milsoms kitchen as a chef de partie and was rapidly promoted to junior sous chef.

Any member of staff who introduces a senior full time member of staff and they stay in post for 6 months will receive £750 a great incentive!

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