Deputy Event Operations Manager

Searcys; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering company in London is seeking a Deputy Event Operations Manager to coordinate and ensure profitable event delivery. This role involves managing the operations team and collaborating closely with clients. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in event management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a rich legacy in the hospitality industry and enjoy benefits like a 50% venue discount, 35 days annual leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Searcys pension scheme

Up to 35 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday off

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in event management.
• Thorough understanding of the event management process.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure events are set up and delivered as required.
• Attend and contribute to event operations meetings.
• Liaise with kitchen and client teams for successful events.

Skills

Event management

Organizational abilities

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

Searcys are looking for a Deputy Event Operations Manager to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As a Deputy Event Operation 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.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally designed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion. This venue benefits from traditional meeting rooms to glamorous chandelier filled ballrooms.

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

The Deputy Event Operational Manager will be working as part of an exciting events operations team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, Will also lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £38K + TRONC

Responsibilities

• To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
• Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
• Attend and have active input to daily and weekly event operations meetings.
• To liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations and client teams to deliver successful events.
• Conduct short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales.
• Develops and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.
• Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
• 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

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.