Job Title: Events Assistant Reporting To: Operations Supervisor Location: No. 3, St. James, London Berry Bros. & Rudd is more than 325 years old, but we never stand still. As the world’s best and most trusted fine wine and spirits merchant, we are committed to helping our customers drink better, now and in the future. A career at Berry Bros. & Rudd is a unique and rewarding experience, combining the rich background of centuries of history with a modern family-owned culture, built on ambitious plans and with people at its heart. The job in a nutshell The Events & Experiences (E&E) department is responsible for selling, managing and operating a successful service delivery of all social, corporate, ticketed and wine education events that take place within the Berry Bros. & Rudd portfolio. You will provide support to the Events Operations Team ensuring that the team successfully set up and deliver all social and corporate events that take place at our home at No3, St James’s and, more importantly, creating long-term value within the wider BB&R business. You will work a 45-hour week, with work rota-ed a week in advance, including a mix of daytime and evening work and some Saturdays. Who you will work with Internal: Brands, Cellar Team, Events & Experiences, Family Board, Fine Wine, London Shop, Marketing External: BBR Customers What you will do As an Events Assistant, you’ll be on the front line, serving our clients and customers whilst they are at Berry Bros.& Rudd. You’ll deliver attentive customer-focused service, understand brand standards and enjoy working as part of a successful team. You will be working to ensure all of our events are delivered to an exceptional standard: Delivering 5 Customer Service with a smile Responsible for the setting up, delivery and clearing for all events with your Operations Team colleagues Welcoming guests and managing cloakrooms Welcoming guests into our event spaces with pre-drinks and canapes Serving various menus - canapes, buffets, fine dining Guiding guests to their events around the building as required Working closely with the kitchen team Ensuring that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation Experience / Achievements Experience of working in a fast-paced event space Proven eye for detail Experience of working with high net worth and corporate customers Level 2 Food safety training Allergen Awareness Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours A strong team player, career and results oriented with the ability to be flexible with hours, days off, assignments and additional duties Passion for hospitality, wine & spirits Understanding what 'great’ looks like Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal We support our colleagues with a wide range of benefits: you will start with 24 days' holiday, and 3 additional days over the Christmas period and 1 Personal Day, Private Medical cover & Health plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), generous Employee discount (up to 40% off products), and many more. Closing date: 18th April 2025 N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. External Job Title