Hospitality, Events and Conferencing Manager

WSH Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Oxford is seeking a Hospitality Conferencing & Events Manager to oversee food and beverage operations for various events. This role requires a minimum of 2 years in event management, the ability to work well under pressure, and effective communication skills. You will manage event setups, liaise with teams, and ensure the delivery of successful events. Join us to create memorable experiences and be part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
• Liaise with kitchen and client teams to deliver successful events.
• Manage online platforms for event enquiry.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Event Planning

Hospitality Management

Project Management Software

Job description

The Hospitality Conferencing & Events Manager will be working as part of an exciting hospitality and catering operations team to deliver the food & beverage event operations at a large selection of events spaces. They will also lead the front of house operation on assigned events providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event and working closely with the Director of Catering.

Job Type

Full Time(37.5 hours)

Salary

34125 per annum

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.
• Attend and have active input to weekly event operations meetings.
• To liaise with the kitchen event sales operations and client teams to deliver successful events.
• Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales.
• Develops and recommend the budget marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Recommends develops and implements effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.
• Leads event team to build long-term value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
• Manage online platforms for event enquiry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years 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

Additional Information

For almost 20 years for every client in every location (whether thats an office stadium cathedral or university) we have created beautiful spaces exciting menus and friendly teams so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to supercharge our teams careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better we never settle never compromise never follow. We lead the way blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested

Even if you dont meet all requirements wed like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages abilities gender identities sexual orientations races religions and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity diversity and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Service,Hospitality Management,Hotel Experience,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,Event Planning,Employment & Labor Law,Project Management Software,Customer relationship management,Restaurant Management

Experience

years

Vacancy

1