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Events Operations Manager - Contract Catering

Illume Recruitment
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Ashford, Kent TN24 0PS, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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Events Operations Manager - Kent - 40k plus bonus

My client is a leading contract caterer and they are currently recruiting for an Events Operations Manager for one of their flagship venues in Kent.

As Events Operations Manager, your main focuses will be the following:

  • Manage an events team of 3-4 people

  • Liaising with the client of the venue continuously looking to grow the relationship at all times

  • To operationally and strategically lead on large events

  • To manage catering logistics of each event

  • To manage orders of equipment, beverages and staffing

  • To ensure all enquiries and client feedback are managed professionally and in a timely manner

  • To continuously work towards improving sales and service

  • Provide appropriate guidance and support to all direct reports

  • Leading and motivating the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training and mentoring

  • Financial and budget management including forecasting, cost control and forward planning

For this Events Operations Manager role, I am looking for a candidate who has:

  • Event Management experience within either contract catering, event catering, hotels or venues

  • Experience of managing large events

  • Understanding of how to coordinate, plan and deliver an event

  • Exceptional attention to detail

  • Top level client account management skills

  • The desire to grow with an exciting, forward thinking company

All candidates applying for this Events Operations Manager role must have been in a similar position within the hospitality sector in the past year.

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