Senior Events & Catering Lead (Deputy GM)

Vacherin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development and Training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Long service awards

Job summary

Vacherin in London is seeking a Deputy General Catering Manager to lead day-to-day hospitality and events, delivering high standards for 50 to 350 guests, and overseeing the full event journey from enquiry to post-event follow-up.

The role requires hands-on management, strong client relationships, budgeting awareness, and the ability to deputise for the General Catering Manager. The position offers a £49,680 annual salary, a 40-hour week, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous catering/hospitality management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage events and client enquiries from start to finish.
• Good understanding of gross profit, budgets and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day hospitality and events operation for events of 50–350 guests.
• Manage full event journey from enquiry to planning, delivery and follow-up.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and paperwork with accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and develop the events team.
• Coordinate operational teams to ensure smooth events and high service standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve the guest experience and introduce new ideas.
• Deputise for the General Catering Manager during absences and oversee wider catering operation.

Skills

Hospitality management

People management

Event management

Client relationships

Budget awareness

Job description

Vacherin in London is seeking a Deputy General Catering Manager to lead day-to-day hospitality and events, delivering high standards for 50 to 350 guests, and overseeing the full event journey from enquiry to post-event follow-up.

The role requires hands-on management, strong client relationships, budgeting awareness, and the ability to deputise for the General Catering Manager. The position offers a £49,680 annual salary, a 40-hour week, and a comprehensive benefits package.