Events Manager

WSH Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any Benugo site

Monthly allowance for Benugo locations

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Benugo is seeking an experienced Events Manager to join the team at The Science Museum. The role is full-time, with shifts 5 days out of 7 and weekend work. The site operates 7 days a week.

The candidate will lead on-site events, manage catering logistics, handle enquiries and client feedback, and strive to improve sales and service while mentoring the team and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To operationally lead on site events.
• To manage catering logistics, including event file handling, event briefing sheet and service plans.
• To ensure all enquiries and client feedback are managed professionally and in a timely manner.
• To continuously work towards improving sales and service.
• To lead and motivate the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training and mentoring.
• Financial and budget management including forecasting, cost control and forward planning.

Skills

Event management

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 28 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join the team at The Science Museum

The site is open 7 days a week, and successful candidates must be fully flexible, including working weekends.

We Offer:

Rate: £36,000 - £38,000pa

Shifts: 5 days out of 7

Contract: Full Time

About the Events Manager role:

• To operationally lead on site events
• To manage catering logistics, including event file handling, event briefing sheet and service plans
• To ensure all enquiries and client feedback are managed professionally and in a timely manner
• To continuously work towards improving sales and service
• To lead and motivate the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training and mentoring
• Financial and budget management including forecasting, cost control and forward planning

About the ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Flexibility to work on events as and when required
• Passion for food and wine is a plus!

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkboxapp) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders