Floor Manager

Searcys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Searcys are looking for a Floor Manager to assist the Operations Manager to deliver seamless service to all areas of the department. The HAC is quite unlike any other City event venue; a magnificent Georgian house set in a five-acre garden.

This unique, historic London venue offers a wide variety of event spaces and an a unique out-door space nestled within the city backdrop. Job Type: 30 hours at an hourly rate of £16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent product knowledge in food and beverage.
• Experience in running large events and dinners.
• Strong business acumen with guest-focused service.
• Leads by example and remains professional at all times.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and teams.
• Responds quickly to drive business during low demand.
• Takes initiative to resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver seamless operation of events, dining rooms, and Hospitality areas with department heads.
• Liaise with marketing, events and sales to meet client expectations.
• Brief the Hospitality team on all aspects and oversee events, working lunches and dining.
• Meet clients on arrival and ensure the event matches their requirements.
• Assist development of the Hospitality waiting team; train on food and beverage service.
• Handle on-day changes and relay to relevant people.
• Demonstrate personal development.

Skills

Excellent product knowledge

Experience in running large events

Strong business acumen

Leads by example

Excellent communication skills

Responds quickly to drive business

Takes the initiative

Excellent time management

Job description

Searcys are looking for a Floor Manager to assist the Operations Manager to deliver seamless service to all areas of the department. The HAC is quite unlike any other City event venue; a magnificent Georgian house set in a five-acre garden. This unique, historic London venue offers a wide variety of event spaces and an a unique out-door space nestled within the city backdrop.

Job Description

Job Type: 30 hours

Hourly Rate: £16.50 Hourly

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To plan, organise and deliver a successful operation of the events, dinning rooms and other areas within the Hospitality department with the assistance of the relevant department heads.
• To liaise with other key personal, including marketing, events and sales department in order to deliver service the meets and exceed the client expectations.
• To brief the Hospitality team on all aspects of the business and to oversee the running of all events, workings lunches and dining.
• To meet clients on arrival making sure that the event is as they require, and ensuring that any on the day changes are passed on to the relevant people where necessary.
• To assist on the development of the Hospitality waiting team, making sure that they adhere to standards laid down by Hospitality Managers and provide training as required, specially on the areas of food and beverage service.
• Any other reasonable request by management.
• Demonstrate Personal Development

Qualifications

Key Skills

• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Experience in running large events, dinners.
• Strong business acumen
• Leads by example by acting professional at all times.
• Excellent communication skills
• Responds quickly to drive business through periods of low demand
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us means being part of London’s most prestigious events and some of the country's most iconic venues. You’ll gain valuable experience and mentoring from skilled colleagues and have a chance to write your own chapter in our celebrated history. A career at Searcys means being part of something special. With our rich heritage, and ever-growing business, we will be delighted if you join us – a company with a strong sense of pride and belonging. To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk