News

June 2008

More than a picnic

Now summer’s here, your thoughts are no doubt turning to sun-dappled days spent out of doors. So why not take a picnic to sustain you through all that lazing? If soggy egg sandwiches and squashed cake don’t do it for you, though, then a luxury hamper from Brunello, the stylish restaurant at London’s Baglioni Hotel, surely will. Packed with delectable delights, from fresh focaccia sandwiches and salads of fruits de mer to strawberries and cream, all washed down with a bottle of fine wine, you’ll be reaching for a gingham picnic blanket faster than you can say ‘lashings of lettuce’. To order a luxury hamper, please call Timothy Hocks at Brunello (020 7368 5900).

May 2008

Are you a connoisseur of cool?

Boutique-hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith are looking for exceptional, style-savvy, service-driven sales consultants to join our successful and expanding Smith Travel Team in the London office.

You must love boutique hotels, have a passion for travel and people, and get a thrill out of closing a sale. You will possess all the skills necessary to source and organise a full range of travel options for our discerning members – so only the most service-driven lifestyle fans need apply.

The ideal candidate…

• has an energetic, professional and positive service manner on the phone

• has travel experience – either personal or of working in the industry

• is articulate, literate and a genius with figures

• understands the importance of attention to detail

• preferably speaks an additional language

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you’d be perfect for this role, to rebecca@mrandmrssmith.com.

If we think you might have what it takes, we’ll get in touch to take things further.

April 2008

Book boutique hotels on your BlackBerry

Mr & Mrs Smith and BlackBerry have joined forces to help you in your search for the perfect boutique break. To get the Mr & Mrs Smith application on your handset, use your browser to go to www.mrandmrssmith.com/blackberry and download it for free. You can then start looking for and booking hotels immediately. Our new GPS technology also allows you to locate your nearest hotel quickly and easily.

April 2008

Mr & Mrs Smith need you!

PHP MySQL DEVELOPER

Want to work for a leading travel brand? Mr & Mrs Smith are looking for an Intermediate-level PHP developer. We require an enthusiastic, creative and passionate individual who enjoys development and wants to work on a Webby Award-winning site in the boutique travel industry. The ideal candidate must be capable of translating requirements from non-technical members of staff and senior-level management into functional areas of the site and CMS.

What we need from you:

• Experience and knowledge of Object Oriented PHP 5 programming

• Strong working knowledge of CSS and XHTML, and familiarity with email-template development and delivery

• Good understanding of XML and JavaScript

• In-depth knowledge of MySQL database development and administration

• Good grasp of statistical reporting tools such as Google Analytics and HBX

• Familiarity with SEO site development and Accessibility Standards

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable extras that will set you apart from other applicants:

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Flash Timeline, Video Streaming and Actionscripting

• Familiarity with email delivery systems such as Emailvision

• Knowledge of Apache

• A proven passion for boutique hotels and travel

• A sense of humour!

To apply for this position, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you're perfect for the job to: tamara@mrandmrssmith.com


WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS

Graduates or school leavers looking for work experience, please forward your CV and a covering letter to jasmine@mrandmrssmith.com.