Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWelcome to corporate hospitality, where you can elevate your front of house career!Enhance your service standards and the client experience at an international law firmEnjoy our premium environment and excellent benefits - free gym membership and corporate discounts!As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performanceWho are we?A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth.
Our full-service offering combines unmatched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.Why work with us?We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.
We take pride in the high quality work we deliver.
Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.Role DetailBased at KWM's premium Canberra office, this role is situated on our client floor and provides service to our client meeting rooms, as well as functions and boardroom events.
As a key member of our professional Business Services team, you will be able to showcase your excellent customer service and teamwork skills in this position.This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis with shifts rostered from Monday to Friday.
Some flexibility with shifts and assistance with evening events will be required.Key duties will include:Provide outstanding waiting service of food, beverage, including coffee service to internal and external clients, in a professional and friendly mannerSet up and clear conference rooms for internal and client functions promptly and efficientlyEnsure meeting rooms are ready for service, including arranging furniture, glassware, service equipment, beverages and fixturesCo-ordinate and action room set-ups including furniture layout and operable wallsMaintain the hygiene and stock of all staff kitchenettes and tea points and ensure that they are clean and tidy at all times - Includes cleaning and maintaining coffee machines and fridgesSet up and service board room events, both internal and external - This may include breakfasts, lunches, morning/afternoon teas, cocktail parties and dinnersAssist with evening functions, afterhours meals and staff events as requiredProcess invoices and receive deliveries as requiredEnsure all service equipment, including coffee/tea utensils, is clean and polishedMonitor beverage and alcohol stock, fill fridges and undertake regular stocktakeSupervise agency staff as requiredAssist with general kitchen duties, including sandwich preparation, dish duties, restocking, relieving reception or other tasks as requested by the Chef or Business Services and Hospitality ManagerAbout YouCertified in responsible service of alcohol (RSA) or willingness to attainExperience in waiting and/or waiting accreditationDemonstrated experience in a similar environment in boardrooms or conference floorsKnowledge of table setting, service protocols and silver serviceStrong client service skills, demonstrating professionalism and courtesy at all timesFood and wine knowledge preferredAbility to work both unsupervised and as a collaborative team memberCapacity to multi-task and a flexible, proactive approachComputer literacy and knowledge of MS Office software (desirable)Next StepsPlease click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.Applications close Wednesday 8th January 2025Please note that our offices will be closed for the festive season from Wednesday, 25 December 2024, and will reopen on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.
As there may be some delays in attending to applications or queries during this period, we appreciate your understanding.If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at ****** you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.Diversity and InclusionKing & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds.
We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email ******.
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