Event Runner

Job Title: Event runner (Part time)

Reporting To: Operations Supervisor

Location: No. 3, St. James’s Street, London, SW1

Berry Bros. & Rudd is more than 300 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 throughout peak event hours.

The role is available on a part-time, 3-day week basis dependant on the events with work rota-ed a week in advance. (24 hour week).

Who you will work with

Internal: Brands, Cellars, Events & Experiences, Family Board, Fine Wine, London Shop, Marketing

External: BBR Customers

What you will do

Your focus will be to maintain a 5* hospitality standard throughout the event spaces and meeting rooms of Nos. 2/3/4 St. James’s Street. You’ll be on the front line, serving our clients and customers while 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 ensure all of our events are delivered to an exceptional standard:

• Deliver 5* customer service with a smile
• Responsible for the set up, support the delivery and clearing for part of the events with the rest of the Operations Team
• Guide guests around the building as required
• Floor plan adjustments - set up tables and chairs
• Load in/load out events equipment: Florists, hire, linen, client merchandise (control of lift)
• Ensure that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation
• Weekly dry store and breakages check lists
• Maître D’ when 4 or more events are on at lunch or dinner
• Maintaining of cleanliness in satellite kitchens and event spaces to SOP standards
• Provide support and help complete paperwork in the events office

What you will bring to the role

Experience / Achievements

• Experience of working in a fast-paced event space
• Experience of working with high-net-worth and corporate customers
• Proven eye for detail
• Great punctuality
• Great attitude to go above and beyond for internal and external events

Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

• Passion for hospitality, wine & spirits
• A strong team player, career and results oriented with the ability to be flexible with hours, days off, assignments and additional duties
• Understanding of 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, all Bank Holidays off, and 3 additional days over the Christmas period, 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: 2nd July 2026

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.