Event Operations Lead — Conferences & Catering

Compass Group UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Free staff meals

Company perks

Works discounts

Training & development

On-site discounts

Delicious food

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a proactive Assistant Event Operations Manager to lead and support on-site catering and event delivery at MShed & Bristol Central Venues. You will work closely with the team to ensure exceptional service across conferences and events.

You will manage front-of-house operations, assist with training, inventories and budgets, and help drive high standards of food and service. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with salary up to £32,000.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality or catering.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude with ability to lead others.
• Experience in managing and motivating teams.
• Adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a vital link between team and management to ensure high-quality service delivery of all conferencing and events on site.
• Support the Event Operations Manager with inventory, budgets, and operational planning.
• Lead and motivate front-of-house teams, maintaining energy and focus.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Take ownership of key admin and paperwork tasks.
• Uphold and represent Compass Group UK&I brand professionally at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Event operations

Attention to detail

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking a proactive Assistant Event Operations Manager to lead and support on-site catering and event delivery at MShed & Bristol Central Venues. You will work closely with the team to ensure exceptional service across conferences and events.

You will manage front-of-house operations, assist with training, inventories and budgets, and help drive high standards of food and service. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with salary up to £32,000.