Event Supervisor (Part Time)

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,664,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

20 days leave

Free parking on-site

Staff meals

Perks & benefits

Discounts

Training & development

F&B discounts

On-site food

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking an enthusiastic Events Supervisor to oversee on-site conferences and events at RAF Museum London, Hendon. You will lead catering and service operations, ensuring seamless delivery and high standards for daytime corporate conferences and evening receptions beneath historic aircraft.

You’ll manage a motivated team, drive excellence in food and service, and contribute to successful events in a premier heritage venue.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in events, hospitality, or a similar role.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.

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 General 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 the Compass Group UK&I brand professionally at all times

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Event delivery

Job description

Events Supervisor – Part Time

Location: RAF Museum London, Hendon

Salary: £14.61 per hour

Contract: Part-Time, Permanent, 20 hours per week + paid overtime

What can we offer you:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
• 20 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (based on full time hours)
• Free parking on-site.
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• On-site F&B discounts.
• No shortage of delicious food

About the Role:

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Events Supervisor to take on a key role within the team at RAF Museum London, one of the capital’s most unique visitor attractions, home to iconic aircraft, immersive exhibitions, and a thriving events venue. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead our catering and service operations, with a strong focus on Conference & Events delivery within a truly memorable setting.

In this role, you'll be the go-to person for delivering all on-site events at RAF Museum London, ensuring they run seamlessly and that service standards remain high throughout. From daytime corporate conferences to evening receptions beneath historic aircraft, you’ll help create exceptional experiences for guests visiting this renowned heritage venue.

You’ll support and lead a motivated team, driving excellence in every aspect of food and service delivery. This role will be well suited to candidates with previous experience delivering conferences, events, or hospitality functions within a similar fast-paced environment.

Key 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 General 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 the Compass Group UK&I brand professionally at all times
  

About You:

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar position
• Someone passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a similar hospitality or catering role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a drive to develop and lead others
• Experience in managing and motivating teams
• Adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges

About Us:

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!