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Events Operations Manager - Contract Catering

Illume Recruitment
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London WC1B 3DG, England

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Events Operations Manager position is available in London with a salary of £50,000 plus bonus.
  • The role involves managing a team of four, including two Event Managers and an Event Head Chef, while liaising with the venue's client to strengthen relationships.
  • Candidates must have recent experience in event management within the hospitality sector, specifically in contract catering or hotels.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing large events, managing catering logistics, and ensuring client feedback is addressed professionally.
  • The ideal candidate should possess exceptional attention to detail and strong client account management skills.

Events Operations Manager - London - 50k 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 London.

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

  • Manage an events team of 4 including 2 Event Managers, 1 Event Supervisor and an Event Head Chef

  • 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 including event file handling, event briefing sheet and service plans

  • 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 devliver 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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