Event Manager

Oblix Restaurant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class in-house training

Travel opportunities across brands

Long service awards

Travel season ticket loan

Family meals on shift

Dining discounts (Oblix, Zuma, ROKA,IN

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Oblix, located on the 32nd floor of The Shard, is seeking an experienced Events Manager to drive group dining, private events and special occasions. You will manage enquiries from first contact to delivery, maximise revenue and build strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with culinary and operational teams to ensure flawless delivery and leverage guest insights to grow repeat business across our premium events portfolio.

Qualifications

• You will be a confident, commercially minded events professional with a passion for hospitality and guest experiences.
• Previous experience in events, private dining, hospitality sales or a similar role within a premium environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to generate, develop and convert new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with corporate clients and guests.
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail to manage multiple events.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge to sell a complete guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage group bookings, private dining enquiries and events from enquiry through delivery.
• Drive event sales, maximise revenue, covers and repeat business.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, event organisers and partners to generate opportunities.
• Work with culinary and operational teams to plan and deliver events seamlessly.
• Use client data to develop relationships, encourage repeat business and identify opportunities.
• Support brand events, partnerships and activations while growing the events business.

Skills

Events management

Hospitality sales

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Job description

Oblix, located on the 32nd floor of The Shard, is looking for an experienced Events Manager to join the team.

This is a commercially focused role at the heart of our events business, responsible for driving and managing group dining, private events and special occasions at Oblix. From the first enquiry through to the event itself, you’ll build strong client relationships, maximise commercial opportunities and work closely with our restaurant teams to create exceptional experiences.

The Role

As Events Manager, you will:

• Manage group bookings, private dining enquiries and events from initial enquiry through to delivery.
• Drive event sales, maximising revenue, covers and repeat business.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, event organisers and key partners to generate new opportunities.
• Work closely with culinary and operational teams to ensure every event is planned and delivered seamlessly.
• Use our client database and guest insights to develop relationships, encourage repeat business and identify new opportunities.
• Support key brand events, partnerships and activations while identifying opportunities to continue growing the events business.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a confident, commercially minded events professional with a genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience in events, private dining, hospitality sales or a similar role within a premium hospitality environment.
• A strong commercial mindset with the confidence to generate, develop and convert new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with corporate clients, event organisers and high-profile guests.
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple events and enquiries at once.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge and an understanding of how to sell a complete guest experience.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The Benefits

We ask a lot from our people, so we believe in recognising and rewarding the contribution you make. Alongside the opportunity to develop your career with an international restaurant group, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• World-class in-house training and development.
• Opportunities to travel and develop your career across our five international brands.
• Long service awards and exciting in-house incentives.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Family meals while on shift.
• Dining discounts across Zuma, ROKA, Oblix and INKO NITO.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

At Oblix, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you.