Events & Catering Manager

Events Manager

The business is an establish & experienced multi-site event caterer looking for an experienced event manager to manage our weddings and corporate events. We are approved caterers for several prestigious venues in Sussex & London covering a variety of catering services from summer parties to black tie dinners.  

We require candidates who have a genuine understanding and enthusiasm for the events industry. Requiring someone with good attention to detail and a personable manor who can manage an event from start to finish efficiently & effectively displaying excellent leadership qualities.

Looking for candidates who have the following attributes

• Excellent timekeeper and reliability
• An ability to communicate & manage others 
• A positive attitude and willingness to work in a variety of locations
• Show good organisation skills and a calmness under pressure.  
• Be physically fit

: Key responsibilities include though not limited to

• Planning & set up of the day
• Management of the front of house team that could range from 5 to 30 staff
• Liaison with the venue & end client
• Ensuring the guests especially the bride and groom have a special day  
• Managing equipment and its upkeep. 
• H&S & Staff paperwork

Must have a clean manual driving license and confidence to drive a medium transit sized van.

In return you will receive :

• Competitive rate of pay
• Food on shift
• Uniform provided
• Company pension
• Bonus scheme
• Travel expense paid

Working Hours & Location

Rota’s are written 2 weeks in advance based on events and business demand

Summer is predominately weddings Thursdays – Saturdays ( estimated 3 out of 4 weekend )

Winter is predominately weekday work ( estimated 1 out of 4 weekend )

Venues are spread across West Sussex & into London. Our head office is based in Crawley where equipment is held, and planning takes place. In the winter we operate at Plumpton racecourse racedays and set up.

Experience:

• Event Management: 1 year minimum. Please do not apply if you have not managed or worked in an event/outdoor/venue catering environment before.

If you have had experience & would be interested in finding out more, please get in touch for more details attaching your C.V and cover letter.