Events Manager

BM Caterers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-st

Fully funded development courses from

Discounts and cashback at many outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday - paid charity day off

Free lunch every workday

24/7 Mental Health Charter App access

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave for family support

Job summary

BM Caterers in London is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead planning and delivery of high-profile events and corporate meetings. You will coordinate all elements from conception to execution, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and seamless operation.

You will meet hosts to gather requirements, collaborate with internal teams, and monitor costs and invoicing. This hands-on role requires strong organisational skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering events in hospitality or catering.
• Knowledge of health and safety for events and functions.
• A Level or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing a visible presence for coordination of all elements related to event management.
• Meeting hosts to gather information to plan and deliver events effectively.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and clients involved in event organisation.
• Liaising with all individuals and departments to ensure event requirements are delivered.
• Being present at and overseeing or assisting with events as required.
• Supporting costing, administration and invoicing of functions.
• Organising and chairing monthly function planning meetings and attending weekly FOH meetings.

Skills

Event coordination

Client liaison

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

A Level

Job description

Position Overview

We’re a multi-award-winning contract catering company with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Events Manager to join our team.

This role is Monday to Friday, predominantly evening shifts.

From high-profile events and functions to corporate meetings, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every customer experience is exceptional. In this hands-on and customer-focused position, you will be responsible for:

• Providing a visible and accessible presence for the coordination of all elements related to event and function management
• Meeting with hosts to gather all necessary information to plan and deliver events effectively
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams and clients regularly involved in event organisation
• Liaising effectively with all individuals and departments to ensure that all event requirements are authorised, communicated, and delivered seamlessly
• Being present at and overseeing or assisting with events as required
• Supporting the costing, administration, and invoicing of functions
• Organising and chairing monthly function planning and review meetings, as well as attending weekly FOH meetings

Ideally, you will bring strong planning, organisational, and management skills appropriate to the level of responsibility. Experience in a high-quality, demanding, customer-focused environment—such as a 5-star hotel—would be highly advantageous. A solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements specific to event and function management is essential. You will hold an A Level or equivalent qualification and be expected to familiarise yourself with our company manuals to build a thorough working knowledge of our products and services.

At BM Caterers, we are committed to supporting your training and development to help you achieve your career goals.

Benefits

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.