Events Floor Manager, Contract Catering ,Upto 35k +Benefits

Events Floor Manager Needed for a Contract Catering Company , West End Up To £35,000 + Bonuses + Benefits,

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Events Floor Manager to join an independent contract catering group in the heart of the West End. The client is proud of their strong customer relationships and friendly atmosphere and are looking for experienced Events Floor Manager who can meet the high standards of the client. Due to the demand to servicing their discerning clients, they are looking for like minded individuals who have worked in a similar events role to join their team on a permanent basis.

Job Description

As an Events Floor Manager you will be responsible for:

• Planning the events along with the Events Manager
• All aspects of guest relations
• Carry out operational planning for each event such as equipment requirements, room layouts and staffing requirements
• Assisting in general enquiries including bookings, giving quotes, invoicing and general duties
• Conducting end of day reports
• To ensure that all aspects of function sheets are fully understood and carried out as specified
• Attending private hire events & hosting
• Follow company and department procedures
• Having good admin skills
• To ensure the smooth operation of any event by making sure all staff attending the event are fully aware of what needs to be carried out and when and that all staff are managed effectively and efficiently
• Attending and hosting events
• To work closely with our event suppliers in the delivery of successful private events and weddings
• Looking at the set-up, event delivery of the clients
• Recruit, train & develop agency staff
• Regular show rounds and events quotes
• Help assist and support Co - workers
• Identifying problems and reacting to resolve the issues

The Ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in a similar events role within a hotel conference & banqueting environment or contract catering
• Be able to work within large teams
• Work towards sales targets set by the events team
• MUST be flexible in working some weekends wirh the needs of the business
• Be able to work in a high demanding environment
• Being able to act upon different situations in a precise and professional manner
• Able to give & follow clear instructions
• Must have high effective operational event planning and supervising from inception to completion experience
• Flexible to working some weekends
• Experience of managing own workload with minimal supervision; able to multi-task, effectively plan work, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Used to dealing with reports
• Being proactive and being able to think on their feet
• Used to dealing with different types of clientele with customer service being the top priority

The ideal candidate will have great organisational skills along with the passion and commitment in driving excellent service to the clientele and a proven track record as an Events Manager.