Operational Event Manager

FS1 Recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking an Operational Assistant Wedding and Events Manager to oversee and execute events in a stunning hotel setting. The role requires proven experience in hospitality, excellent communication skills, and an ability to lead a team to deliver first-class service. Benefits include company pension, free parking, and discounted food.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

Gym membership

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel, hospitality, or weddings.
• Knowledge of Opera is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating all conferencing, weddings, and banqueting on site.
• Organising and conducting training in line with brand standards.
• Assisting with leading the conference and banqueting team.

Skills

Excellent maths skills

Excellent English skills

Experience in hotel or hospitality

Assistant Manager experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Opera

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently seeking an Operational Assistant Wedding and Events Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The Operational Assistant Wedding and Events Manager will be required to oversee and execute weddings and events in a stunning hotel setting.

Responsibilities

• Operating all conferencing, weddings, and banqueting on site.
• Organising and conducting training in line with brand standards.
• Assisting with leading the conference and banqueting team in delivering first-class service at all events.
• Setting up and tearing down all event rooms in line with function requirements.
• Meeting and greeting clients to build and develop lasting relationships.
• Working in line with the sales team to ensure a smooth transition from the time of enquiry to the time of leaving.

Key Skills and Experience

• Excellent maths and English skills.
• Proven experience in hotel, hospitality, or weddings.
• Assistant Manager or Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Opera is preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Company Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions. Please contact us to discuss one of our many positions