Radisson Blu Sheffield City Council
Radisson Blu is a stylish hotel in the heart of the city, overlooking the Town Hall and Peace Gardens. It offers a rooftop restaurant, fitness centre, event spaces and over 150 modern rooms. Working in a hotel like this means being part of a team that helps guests feel welcome and looked after – a great place to build confidence, learn new skills and discover the many sides of hospitality.
Business fact file
Sector
Food and Hospitality
Employees
51 in Sheffield, 1471 in the UK and 75K globally
Top jobs
Head Chef
As a Head Chef, you would lead the kitchen team and create amazing food for hotel guests. You would plan menus, choose ingredients, manage the kitchen staff and make sure every meal is top quality. You would also need to keep the kitchen clean and safe. You would need creativity, leadership and excellent cooking skills. Your food would be a big part of what makes guests love their stay.
Housekeeper
As a Housekeeper, you would help keep the hotel clean, tidy and welcoming for every guest. You would clean rooms, change bedsheets, check bathrooms and make sure everything is in top condition. You would also help report any damage or missing items. Being organised, hardworking and paying attention to detail would help you do this job well. Your work helps guests feel comfortable and happy during their stay.
Event Planner
As an Event Planner, you would help organise exciting events like weddings, conferences or parties at the hotel. You would meet with clients to understand what they want, then plan the details like food, decorations and timings. You would work with different hotel teams to make sure everything runs perfectly on the day. You would need to be creative, organised and good at working under pressure. Your job is all about creating unforgettable experiences.
General Manager
As a General Manager, you would be in charge of the entire hotel, making sure everything runs smoothly. You would manage staff, look after guests, check finances and plan improvements to the hotel. Your job is to make sure everyone – from guests to employees – has the best possible experience. You would need to be a great leader, an excellent communicator and able to solve problems quickly. Every day would be different, and your work would help the hotel succeed.
Guest Service Assistant
As a Guest Service Assistant, you would be the friendly face welcoming guests to the hotel. You might work on the front desk, help with check-in and check-out, answer questions and solve problems. You could also help guests with booking taxis or finding local attractions. You would need to be polite, helpful and great at listening. Your goal is to make guests feel special and well looked after.
Fun fact: Some hotel staff walk up to 10 miles a day while on shift – that’s nearly a half marathon while helping guests feel at home!