Events Manager
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading the events operations team to deliver the food & beverage event operations at any of the event spaces at the venue.
- To lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.
- To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets and according to venue SOPs.
- Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
- Lead and have active input to daily and weekly event operations meetings.
- To liaise with the kitchen, event operations and sales teams to deliver successful events.
- Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events.
- Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
- Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.
- Assembles creative and innovative event setups based on internal capabilities or outsources to qualified vendors.
- Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
- To assist in the recruitment, development and training of our front of house team
- Coach employees to reflect company service standards and procedures
- We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
- A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
- To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk
- Searcys are looking for an Event Manager to join the team at HAC.
- As an Event Manager for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall coordination and profitability of an event. Managing and coordinating the team during the event and working closely with the sales team and client to deliver the event seamlessly.
- The HAC is quite unlike any other City event venue; a magnificent Georgian house set in a five-acre garden. This unique, historic London venue offers a wide variety of event spaces and an a unique out-door space nestled within the city backdrop.
- As an Event Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
- Annual celebration event
- Cycle to work scheme
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in event management
- Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
- Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail
- Concise and effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
- Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
- Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble
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