Casual Hospitality & Events Assistant

About

Oak Place Hotel & Conference Centre is seeking energetic, flexible, and reliable casual workers to support our team during the busy festive season. This role focuses on maintaining exceptional service standards during high-traffic weekend periods across our conference packages, garden weddings, holiday events, and restaurant dining areas

Responsibilities

• Setup & Breakdown: Prepare conference halls, meeting rooms, and outdoor garden lawns according to specific event layouts (seating, tables, flipcharts, and decor).
• Food & Beverage Service: Assist with serving morning and afternoon teas, conference buffet lunches, and dinner services at the Garden View Restaurant.
• Customer Care: Proactively welcome guests, respond to direct requests efficiently, and ensure a warm, professional environment during high-attendance events.
• Venue Maintenance: Maintain absolute cleanliness and order in the dining spaces, terrace, and event setups throughout the shift.
• Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with permanent kitchen, service, and front office teams to bridge service gaps during peak weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospitality, banqueting, event setups, or customer service is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stamina and physical fitness to handle setup transitions and extended walking/standing hours.
• High standards of personal grooming, hygiene, and professional etiquette.
• Proximity to the Kiambu Road / Ridgeways area is an added advantage due to weekend scheduling.