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Assistant Events Manager

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Overview

As an Assistant Events Manager you will support with the successful delivery of the Food and Beverage Events Operation.
£37,000
per year
Full time
(40 hours per week, working afternoons and evenings with flexibility required)
Savoy Place, London

Key information

You will be mainly responsible for the set up of all events working afternoons and evenings so this does require someone who is flexible.

About the role

Key responsibilities:

  • Play an integral role in the successful delivery of events across the site
  • To work with the Senior Managers, Kitchen and Events Operations team to plan, organise and deliver a successful operation of our events
  • Ensure all events run as per the schedules laid out
  • Act as an allergy champion
  • Build positive working relationships and communication methods with key departments
  • To brief the Hospitality team on all aspects of the business and to oversee the running of all assigned events 
  • To meet clients and ensure their customer journey is flawless with meeting them on arrival making sure that the event is as they require. Also ensuring that any changes or amendments on the day are communicated on to the relevant people where necessary.
  • To comply with all legal requirements with reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, licence requirements and any Local Authority or Client stipulations
  • To carry out staff meetings. 
  • To make sure a coherent handover is submitted for the events and any issues escalated to the relevant head of department. 

Requirements

  • Excellent product knowledge (food and beverage) 
  • Experience in food and beverage operations
  • A positive demeanour and attitude to solve problems
  • Leads by example by acting professionally at all times 
  • Excellent communication skills  
  • Takes the initiative  
  • Good time management  
  • Supportive and Team player 
  • Good presentation skills  
  • Strong IT and Administration skills
  • Excellent customer care skills

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.