Conference & Events Manager - Contract Catering - 32K

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Job description

Are you an experienced Meetings and Events, Conference and Banqueting or Hospitality Manager within the Hotel or Contract Catering Sectors?

THE JOB:

• Coordination of all aspects of Hospitality and Event Management including catering, staffing and logistics.
• Ensure the site provides consistent and high-quality service for all event attendees and delegates.
• Hands on and delegative management of the even set up and execution.
• Client liaison to ensure a good understanding or all requirements.
• Working closely with external vendors as well as internal teams to ensure smooth operation.
• Monitor event budgets to ensure cost control.
• Oversee, train and motivate the events team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Min. 1 year experience at management or 2 years of a supervisory experience of running high-end meetings and events within Contract Catering or Hotel Sectors.
• Strong knowledge of meeting and event basics including set ups, operations, forward planning as well as client liaisons.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise with high-profile attendees and team members.
• Ability to engage with both the team as well as the guests.

THE PACKAGE:

• £32K per annum
• 45h working week on a 5 over 7 work patterns (you will be required to work evenings and weekends)
• Meals on duty
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Personalised training and development
• Internal growth opportunities

Please note that due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.

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