Front of House Assistant / Corporate Waiter at Herbert Smith Freehills

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Service, Composure, Prioritisation, Problem-Solving, Client Focus, Room Booking System, POS Systems, Outlook, RSA Certification, Audio Visual Equipment, Video Conferencing, Coffee Making, Administration, Reporting, Liaison

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition The Opportunity The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and professional corporate waiter to join our team in Perth on a permanent, four-day-per-week basis. The ideal candidate will possess excellent composure, the ability to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure, and a high level of client focus. If you are looking for a dynamic role and enjoy being part of a team, we would love to hear from you. Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for: Welcoming clients, partners and staff in a professional manner, promptly advising relevant parties of their arrival and direction to the allocated rooms. Providing waiter service for meetings conducted on the premises including the set-up, clearing and cleaning of meeting and seminar rooms. Providing waiter and bar service for after-hours meetings and events. Responding to telephone and email requests and inquiries promptly and professionally. Maintaining up to date information within the room booking system, confirming all bookings, catering, audio visual and in room requirements. Liaising with Facilities and Client Services team to ensure maintenance, after-hours air conditioning, after-hours access and cleaning requests are confirmed. Liaising with Client Services team to confirm food, beverage and set up requirements for meetings and events. Assisting Client Services Manager and CS Coordinator with administration and reporting tasks. Providing assistance to clients and staff with audio visual and video conferencing needs. Providing assistance to the café with coffee preparation, food preparation and sales during busy periods. Providing support for the Barista and Reception for daily breaks and annual leave. Ensuring that the reception area is maintained to highest standard. Assisting the kitchen team with occasional ‘hands on’ duties and/or after-hours events support. To be successful in this position you will have: Experience within hotels or corporate receptions. Experience in utilising computerised room and resource scheduling software and POS systems. booking systems. Basic Outlook. Current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certification. Working knowledge of audio visual and video conferencing equipment. Coffee making skills. What you can expect from us We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here. Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. This vacancy is being managed directly by the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you. Team Office Operations Working Pattern Part time Location Perth Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

The role involves professionally welcoming clients, partners, and staff, directing them, and providing comprehensive waiter and bar service for meetings and after-hours events. Key duties also include managing room booking systems, liaising with internal teams regarding catering and AV needs, and assisting with administrative tasks.