Assistant Catering and Events Operations Manager

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Catering and Events Operations Manager to oversee operations within its Hospitality and Events Collection. This role involves supervising teams, ensuring high service standards, and requires a passion for hospitality. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive staff perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive staff perks

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering, or events supervision required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Influences product development and builds effective relationships.
• Ensures operations team maintains exemplary service standards.

Skills

Supervising teams

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Coaching

Self-motivation

Job description

Assistant Catering and Events Operations Manager

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Job Description

Grade UE05: £29,179 to £33,482 per annum plus a 15% premium band for flexible working

Location: Accommodation, Catering and Events/Pollock Halls of Residence

Full-time: 35 hours per week on a 5 over 7 basis

Type: Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity

The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection is the commercial arm of the university, including the conference and events team. We deliver a broad range of conferences, meetings, and events (~2,000 annually) across the university's venues and operate large outside catering and hospitality services for university and external clients.

Role Summary

The Assistant Catering and Events Operations Manager influences product development, inspires confidence, and builds effective relationships while ensuring the operations team works efficiently and maintains exemplary service standards. The role requires experience in a complex environment, a passion for hospitality, self-motivation, strong management skills, and flexibility in working hours.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Experience supervising teams in hospitality, catering, or events.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to coach others on procedures, safety, and core values.
• Self-motivated with a passion for career development.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

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Application Process

Please include your CV and cover letter in your application. Benefits include a competitive salary, diverse community, and comprehensive staff perks.

Equality and Diversity

The university promotes equality and inclusion, holding awards such as Athena SWAN and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions.

Additional Information

Right to work in the UK is required. No sponsorship is provided; applicants must demonstrate an alternative right to work.

Key Dates

Closing date: 27th May 2025, 11:59 pm GMT.

About Us & Team

We address global challenges through teaching, research, and innovation, fostering a collaborative environment.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Management
• Industry: Research Services