Head of Events Sales and Catering

TATE; London; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tate as the Head of Events Sales and Catering, leading a dynamic team in a cultural setting. With a salary of £70,000 plus a performance-based bonus, this role offers excellent benefits and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong operational experience and a passion for the arts.

Benefits

Staff meal allowance

Performance & service awards

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Allies

Cycle scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Producer & Supplier Trips

Beverage training & tastings

Great discounts in shops and catering outlets

Qualifications

• Solid operational catering sales experience in a venue setting.
• Managed catering and sales teams.
• Appreciation of working in a cultural building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Events team at Tate Modern and Tate Britain.
• Manage catering and sales operations.
• Communicate effectively with team and stakeholders.

Skills

Operational catering sales experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Negotiation skills

Time management

Job description

Head of Events Sales and Catering
£70,000 pa plus 10% performance-based bonus and great benefits!
London
Fixed-term contract until October 2026, Full-time
Ref: TE/TP/699/131

We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and experienced Head of Sales and Catering to join our Events team at Tate Modern and Tate Britain on a fixed-term basis until 9 October 2026!

Become part of the Tate Eats dynamic team and be part of Tate. We offer a supportive, engaging working environment that is inspired by our surroundings and the creative institution we support. You will be able to express yourself, be challenged to think differently while working flexibly and collaboratively across teams. Tate Eats offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a nurturing, diverse business.

As well as a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Our benefits include:

Staff meal allowance Performance & service awards Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Allies, Cycle scheme and Eyecare vouchers Producer & Supplier Trips Beverage training & tastings Great discounts in our shops and catering outlets

Our ideal candidate has solid operational catering sales experience, they will have managed both and catering and sales team, working in a venue setting. They will have an appreciation of working in a cultural building that has restrictions around art works.They will understand operations, be an excellent communicator, team player and negotiator, they will be able to manage their time well and understand how to unpick conflicting priorities.

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Closing date: 18 June 2025.