Job Introduction
We are looking for passionate, knowledgeable and experienced Events Porters to join our Events Team! Events Porters act as guardians for all Tate Events equipment and beverage stock. They assist with all elements of event prep, set up, duration and pack down, transporting goods between Tate Modern and Tate Britain as needed.
Our ideal candidate has experience of operating in a catering or kitchen environment in a large, multi-site, multi venue setting. They will be passionate about delivering world class events, food & beverage, people, and teamwork. This individual has a meticulous eye for detail that drives the highest operating standards. They are an effective communicator, a relationship builder and someone who is comfortable and confident in their ability to overcome anything that is thrown their way.
You must hold a valid UK Driver’s Licence, clean for the last 2 years, and be at least 21 years old to meet the requirements of our van insurance. You must also be able to undertake a high volume of manual handling e.g. lifting kegs of up to 30kg. As this is an operational role, it will involve some unsociable hours including mornings and evenings on a rotational basis. For more details of the role, please see the job description attached below.
Tate Eats is unique in the cultural world, a hospitality business whose purpose supports the vision and reach of Tate in all four of its galleries. All our profits are returned to Tate championing the right to the richness of art for everyone.
Our business is multi-faceted, we run restaurants, cafés and bars while delivering a vast range of events from film premieres to boardroom lunches. Tate Events has four business strands, venue hire, catering, corporate membership and tours and experiences. The team delivers an exceptional and diverse programme of private and corporate events across all Tate sites from high-profile brand activations and industry dinners to intimate private views and receptions.
We are though much more than that, we have a pioneering roastery setting the agenda on gender equality in the coffee supply chain. We brew beer, we blend gin, we create teas, we have a multi award-winning wine programme, we visit farms, we research and write menus in response to Tate’s diverse programme, and we collaborate with artists and curators.
Become part of the Tate Eats dynamic team and be part of Tate. We offer a supportive, engaging working environment that is inspired by our surroundings and the creative institution we support. You will be able to express yourself, be challenged to think differently while working flexibly and collaboratively across teams. Tate Eats offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a nurturing, diverse business.
As well as a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and development opportunities. Our benefits include:
- Staff meal allowance
- Performance & service awards
- Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Allies, Cycle scheme and Eyecare vouchers
- Producer & Supplier Trips
- Beverage training & tastings
- Great discounts in our shops and catering outlets
- Free entry to exhibitions for you, your friends and family
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