Events Supervisor

Searcys; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK catering company is seeking an Events Supervisor to manage and coordinate events at The Pump Room, Bath. Responsibilities include planning, setup, and ensuring profitability of events. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in event management and is adept at handling multiple tasks under pressure. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a historic catering legacy.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Up to 35 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

A day off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in event management.
• Thorough understanding of the event management process.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure events are set up correctly according to event sheets.
• Liaise with the kitchen and Events team for event delivery.
• Conduct short- and long-term event planning.

Skills

Event management experience

Organizational abilities

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Creative and solution-oriented

Job description

Company Description

Searcys are looking for an Events Supervisor to join the team at The Pump Room.

As an Event Supervisor for Searcys, you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and profitability of an event, supporting the Managers and co-ordinating the team during the event.

The Georgian Pump Room has been the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries, and boasts amongst its previous patrons Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

As an Event Supervisor, 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 venues
• 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

The Event Supervisor will be working as part of an exciting events team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, and will also help the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.

Job Type: Flexible
Salary: Competitive/dependant on experience

Responsibilities:

• To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
• Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
• To liaise with the kitchen and Events team to deliver successful events.
• Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events.
• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in event management
• Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
• Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
• Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble

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