Events Assistant Manager

Searcys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Pension scheme enrollment

Up to 35 days annual leave

Discounts and communication portal

Employee assistance programme

Champagne School enrollment

Meals provided on shift

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

Your birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

Searcys are unveiling a spectacular new venue in Knightsbridge and seek an exceptional Events Assistant Manager to join the opening team. You will oversee the venue's daily operations and guest journey, setting the tone and standards across all departments.

Contract: Full Time. Salary: £45,000 per year. Opening times: 10:00–20:00, seven days a week. The role requires luxury hospitality experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on, guest-focused approach to delivering memorable events.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in luxury hospitality, private members’ clubs, or high-end venues.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Commercially astute with a hands‑on approach.
• Polished, professional, and guest-focused.
• Strong understanding of the expectations of a high‑net‑worth clientele.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all front operations
• Build, lead, and inspire a best‑in‑class team
• Deliver an outstanding, highly personalised member experience
• Drive service standards aligned with luxury hospitality expectations
• Manage financial performance, budgeting, and commercial strategy
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure a cohesive offering

Skills

Luxury hospitality

Leadership

Guest experience

People management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Searcys are unveiling a spectacular new venue in the heart of Knightsbridge this year, set within one of London’s most prestigious and vibrant destinations, and are looking for an exceptional Events Assistant Manager to join the opening team.

An exceptional opportunity to be part of one of London’s most anticipated luxury openings. Jaguar is an iconic brand with an illustrious heritage that is now undergoing a dramatic transformation. Jaguar is being repositioned as a modern luxury brand, creating a new end-to-end client journey underpinned by an all‑electric portfolio.

This new Knightsbridge location will play a defining role in that vision — establishing a presence and creating a destination that builds brand presence, deepens client engagement, and drives cultural relevance from the moment it opens.

As an Events Assistant Manager you will receive the following industry leading 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

Job Description

As an Events Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall success of the venue, ensuring seamless daily operations and an exceptional guest journey. You will set the tone, culture, and standards across all departments.

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £45,000 Yearly

Opening times

10:00 - 20:00

Open 7 days a week

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all front operations
• Build, lead, and inspire a best‑in‑class team
• Deliver an outstanding, highly personalised member experience
• Drive service standards aligned with luxury hospitality expectations
• Manage financial performance, budgeting, and commercial strategy
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure a cohesive offering

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in luxury hospitality, private members’ clubs, or high-end venues
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills
• Commercially astute with a hands‑on approach
• Polished, professional, and guest-focused
• Strong understanding of the expectations of a high‑net‑worth clientele

Additional Information

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.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk