Operational Events Manager (Food & Beverage)

CIM; Cookham; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management venue in Cookham is seeking an Operational Events Manager to lead the food and beverage team and ensure exceptional client experiences. This role involves event coordination and team management, requiring at least two years in operational management. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, training opportunities, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution scheme

Life assurance scheme

Training and development opportunities

Online benefits platform subscription

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in event operational management.
• Strong leadership and positive attitude.
• Excellent knowledge of Food and Beverage Management.

Responsibilities

• Host events and be the go-to person for clients.
• Lead and motivate the F & B events operations team.
• Manage food & beverage delivery service.

Skills

Leadership

Food and Beverage Management

Client Relationship Management

Event Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Operational Events Manager (Food & Beverage)

Role: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week - 5 days out of 7

Salary: £33,280 + benefits.

CIM Business Centre is more than just a place to meet-it's where events get a sprinkle of magic and everything just flows. We're looking for an Operational Events Manager who knows how to lead a Food and Beverage team, deliver top-notch client experiences, and handle a busy and diverse venue with style.

You'll be the friendly face and steady hand behind every event, working alongside a brilliant team to make sure conferences, training sessions, and events go off without a hitch. From managing and developing the event ops team to liaising with clients and coordinating with catering, you'll be the glue that holds the whole show together.

In a typical day, you'll:

• Host events and be the go-to person for clients on site
• Lead and motivate the F & B events operations team, giving them the tools and development they need for development and success
• Manage the food & beverage delivery service with flair and professionalism
• Keep an eye on costs, resources, and health & safety standards
• Deputise for the Operations Manager when needed
• Bring great ideas to the table to help us keep improving, creating great customer experiences and generating revenues for CIM Business Centre

For this role, you'll need:

• You'll have at least two years' experience in event operational management in a hotel or conferencing environment
• You'll be a natural leader with a calm head and a can-do positive attitude
• Excellent working knowledge of Food and Beverage Management with hands-on experience
• People person? Absolutely. You love making guests feel welcome and supported
• You know your way around Microsoft Word & Excel, and a budget spreadsheet doesn't scare you
• You'll be flexible with shifts and happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in in where needed

What you'll get:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Dedicated wellness initiatives and wellness hub that supports your wellbeing (including EAP)
• Subscription to Perkbox - our online benefits platform including retailer, entertainment and dining out discounts

CIM Business Centre is a professional and productive environment where individuals and teams come together to further progress their careers through training, meetings and team building.

Our idyllic location and elegant surroundings of the 19th century Manor House creates the perfect setting for special celebrations and events.

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