Event Manager

Chop Grill & Bar; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Complimentary meal when working

Restaurant discounts

Friends & Family discounts

Job summary

Sandman Hotels in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead our Event department, drive sales, and mentor a growing team while acting as a brand ambassador in the community.

You will work with our Sales Manager and clients to plan and execute events, ensuring flawless execution and strong financial results. There are opportunities to travel within the United Kingdom and Ireland, with competitive benefits and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop the event team with mentorship and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct banquet operations and ensure quality standards.
• Manage clients and deliver exceptional service.
• Plan banquet inventory and labour to meet targets.
• Attend weekly BEO meetings with the Chef to ensure culinary excellence.

Job description

We are looking for a talented Event Manager to lead our Event department in Aberdeen. If you are interested in event planning, increasing sales and a chance to grow your career in one of the UK’s top hospitality groups this is the role for you!As an Event Manager you have the opportunity to develop and mentor your own team, help set specific financial targets for your location and be a brand ambassador in your community. You will work one on one with our Sales Manager and our clients to build their event, while ensuring your team provides flawless execution. You are responsible to drive operations for the property, as well as attend events such as golf tournaments, bridal/trade shows, and networking opportunities to achieve financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and control the Event Operations of the restaurant/hotel at an excellent level while maintaining and abiding by all standards, policies and/or procedures set forth by our company
• Providing leadership, training, and mentorship for our event team
• Identifying skill and leadership potential in your crew and developing those exceptional individuals into management roles within our company
• Banquet event execution and managing quality assurance
• Managing clients and customer service
• Banquet Inventory planning and labor control
• Expert scheduling
• Managing and submitting weekly financial reporting regarding banquet sales, targets, and labor control
• Attending weekly BEO meetings with the Chef to ensure culinary excellence

Opportunities

• Travel within the United Kingdom and Ireland

Competitive, extended health and dental benefits

Complimentary meal when working

Discounts across our wide range of restaurants

Employee discount and Friends & Family discount for all Sandman HotelsPersonal development and mentorship, taking part in team-building events