Useful Championships Information
At FMC we do our best to support the people whose help we reply on throughout the fortnight. In this section you will find information on subjects that we are frequently asked questions about. We are sure that not all of your questions will be answered here, so feel free to call us at any time with any queries you may have, no matter how trivial they may seem.
Accommodation
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer or assist with accommodation for you. If you have friends or relations in or around London we suggest that you contact them to see if you can stay with them.
Induction
During the weekend prior to The Championships you will have a full induction. The objectives are as follows:
- To gauge the length of your journey time to work and to find your best route
- To discover how you will enter the site
- To register and collect your staff pass for the fortnight
- To find out where the uniform store is and to collect your uniform for the first day
- To find out where the staff rest facilities are
- To find out where your unit is located within the grounds
- To learn what your unit's service standard and menu specifications are
- To meet your managers and colleagues
- To have localised health and food safety training
- To have specific service training
Meals
All meals and soft refreshments are provided free on duty. Your meal break arrangements will be discussed with you during your induction day.
Period of Work
The engagement period for The Championships, Wimbledon 2012 is 23rd June to 8th July 2012 inclusive. You will need to be available for the whole period. The middle Sunday is usually a day off for many areas, but you must be available to work should the order of play and the weather dictate. We require a number of staff to work from May - mid July, so please do indicate on your application the earliest dates you are available.
Renumeration
You will be paid weekly, in arrears, by BACS into a UK bank account. If you are self-employed you will be contacted by a member of the recruitment team to ensure that you are registered as a vendor with Compass Group.
P45s are issued ONLY upon request any time from the end of July.
P60s are automatically issued at the end of the tax year and sent to the home address on your application.
Holiday Pay
All holiday pay accrued for all PAYE employees, over the period of The Championships, Wimbledon 2012 is issued ONLY upon request. You have until the end of the holiday year, (31st March 2013), to request any monies owed. The holiday year runs from 1st April to 31st March.
Security
All staff will be issued with a photographic security pass which will gain access to the grounds, and which must be worn at all times whilst at work.
You must respect the stringent security measures that are taken during The Championships and comply with all rules applicable to FMC staff. These will be explained to you at your induction.
Uniform
FMC takes great pride in the personal presentation of the teams at Wimbledon. We are frequently complimented on how our staff look. We invest a lot of time and money in our uniforms to ensure that they are not just smart and practical but also pleasant to wear. We wash and iron them for you and you can replace them as often as you need to.
All we ask of you is that you take great care to wear the uniform correctly and with pride.
Management
You will be provided with a shirt, tie and apron. In addition you will need to provide the following:
Skirt:
Black, formal classic style and must be knee length.
Trousers:
Black, formal classic style - skinny jeans or leggings will not be permitted
Tights/Stockings:
Flesh-coloured 15 denier. Woolly or opaque tights will not be allowed.
Socks:
Black with no pattern.
Shoes:
Black, well-polished, enclosed and for females low-heeled - ballet pumps or converse trainers will not be permitted
Chefs
Please provide your own chef whites, closed-in safety shoes, black trousers, black skull cap, white neckerchief and a set of knives
Hospitality Catering Staff
You will be provided with a shirt, tie and apron. In addition you will need to provide the following:
Skirt:
Black, formal classic style and must be knee length.
Trousers:
Black, formal classic style - skinny jeans or leggings will not be permitted
Tights / Stockings:
Flesh-coloured 15 denier. Woolly or opaque tights will not be allowed.
Socks:
Black with no pattern
Shoes:
Black, well polished, enclosed and for females low-heeled - ballet pumps or converse trainers will not be permitted
Public Catering, Kitchen Porters and Stores Staff
You will be provided with a polo shirt, apron and head wear. In addition you will need to provide the following:
Skirt:
Black, formal classic style and must be knee length.
Trousers:
Black, formal classic style - skinny jeans or leggings will not be permitted
Tights/Stockings:
Flesh-coloured 15 denier. Woolly or opaque tights will not be allowed.
Socks:
Black with no pattern.
Shoes:
Black, well-polished, enclosed and for females low-heeled - ballet pumps or converse trainers will not be permitted
