Events Operations Manager - Contract Catering

Events Operations Manager - Kent - 40k plus bonus

My client is a leading contract caterer and they are currently recruiting for an Events Operations Manager for one of their flagship venues in Kent.

As Events Operations Manager, your main focuses will be the following:

Manage an events team of 3-4 people
Liaising with the client of the venue continuously looking to grow the relationship at all times
To operationally and strategically lead on large events
To manage catering logistics of each event
To manage orders of equipment, beverages and staffing
To ensure all enquiries and client feedback are managed professionally and in a timely manner
To continuously work towards improving sales and service
Provide appropriate guidance and support to all direct reports
Leading and motivating the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training and mentoring
Financial and budget management including forecasting, cost control and forward planning

For this Events Operations Manager role, I am looking for a candidate who has:

Event Management experience within either contract catering, event catering, hotels or venues
Experience of managing large events
Understanding of how to coordinate, plan and deliver an event
Exceptional attention to detail
Top level client account management skills
The desire to grow with an exciting, forward thinking company

All candidates applying for this Events Operations Manager role must have been in a similar position within the hospitality sector in the past year.