Hospitality Plate Waiter & Hospitality Bar Staff at the NEC.
Hospitality Plate Waiter & Hospitality Bar Staff
Constellation at the NEC Birmingham
Are you an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences? Constellation is seeking confident, personable, and multi-skilled Hospitality Plate Waiters and Hospitality Bar Staff to join our team at the NEC Birmingham — one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic exhibition and live-event venues.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across VIP dinners, corporate hospitality suites, live events, exhibitions, and premium event spaces, delivering first-class service in a fast-paced environment.
📍 Location
NEC Birmingham – Live Event Hospitality & Hospitality Suites
💼 Role Overview
As part of our Hospitality Team, you will help deliver seamless service across a variety of high-profile events. You will support plated dining, bar service, suite preparation, and guest care, ensuring every visitor enjoys an exceptional experience.
This role is ideal for adaptable, energetic, and multi-skilled hospitality professionals who are equally comfortable delivering high-quality table service and supporting busy bar operations. Successful candidates will have experience in both waiting and bar service, with a strong understanding of hospitality standards and guest expectations in premium event environments.
🍽️ Key Responsibilities
- Deliver professional table service to guests across VIP and corporate areas
- Serve plated meals and premium beverages to the highest standard
- Confidently explain menu items and respond to guest queries
- Set up and prepare hospitality suites and event spaces
- Clear tables efficiently and maintain a clean, organised environment
- Support both front-of-house and bar operations as required
- Prepare and serve a range of beers, spirits, wines, and soft drinks in line with service standards
- Maintain bar presentation, cleanliness, and stock organisation throughout service
- Work collaboratively with kitchen, bar, and management teams
- Uphold all food safety, hygiene, licensing, and health & safety procedures
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a plate waiter, bar staff member, waiter/waitress, hospitality host, or similar hospitality role
- A strong background in both waiting and bar service is essential
- Experience in premium hospitality, hotels, restaurants, event venues, or corporate hospitality environments
- Confident carrying and serving plated meals in a professional hospitality setting
- A good understanding of bar operations, including service standards, stock awareness, bar setup, and maintaining an efficient service during busy periods
- Strong product knowledge of beers, spirits, wines, and other beverages, with the confidence to answer guest questions and make recommendations where appropriate
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Professional, well-presented, and confident manner
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, flexible, and team-focused attitude
- Comfortable switching between waiting and bar duties depending on event requirements
🔞 Important Requirements
- Must be 18+
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Previous hospitality service experience in both waiting and bar service is essential
- Knowledge of responsible alcohol service and licensing requirements
- Availability for event days, exhibitions, and live-show schedules
💷 Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible, casual work
- Opportunity to work at one of the UK’s most iconic event venues
- Be part of major exhibitions, VIP events, and live entertainment
- Gain valuable experience with a leading event staffing provider
⭐ Why Join Constellation?
Constellation delivers outstanding hospitality experiences at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues. If you’re passionate about service, enjoy working in a vibrant event environment, and want to be part of a professional, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.