Premium Private Catering Events Manager (Edinburgh)

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app access

Sodexo Discounts

Salary Finance Platform

Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Learning & development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work environment

Uniform provided

Zusammenfassung

Sodexo Ltd is seeking an experienced Event Manager for Private Catering in Edinburgh. You will lead high-end events across prestigious venues as part of Heritage Portfolio, driving flawless delivery and exceptional guest experiences.

Role focuses on operational execution (80%) with leadership responsibilities and collaboration with clients, venue partners and our design team. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required to meet event needs.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering premium hospitality events.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events at once.
• Excellent client service and relationship-building.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.

Aufgaben

• Deliver weddings, private celebrations, corporate functions and hospitality events to the highest standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop event teams to ensure outstanding guest experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, venue partners and suppliers.
• Oversee staffing, logistics, equipment, linen, beverages and operational resources.
• Control event budgets, costs and profitability while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with the Event Design team and senior operational colleagues to realise concepts.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, H&S, licensing and Sodexo procedures.
• Identify improvements to enhance our private catering offer and client relations.
• Deputise for the Senior Event Operations Manager when required.

Kenntnisse

Event management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Budget awareness

Food safety knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Sodexo Ltd is seeking an experienced Event Manager for Private Catering in Edinburgh. You will lead high-end events across prestigious venues as part of Heritage Portfolio, driving flawless delivery and exceptional guest experiences.

Role focuses on operational execution (80%) with leadership responsibilities and collaboration with clients, venue partners and our design team. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required to meet event needs.