Head of Events – Contract Catering

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Full time
Job offered by: Illume Recruitment
Category: Food Industry
Location: Central London

Head of Events - London - 50k plus bonus

My client is a leading contract caterer and they are currently recruiting for a Head of Events for one of their flagship venues in London.

As Head of Events, 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 Head of Events 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 Head of Events role must have been in a similar position within the hospitality sector in the past year.

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