Events Manager

Our client operates a day time cafe and events business in a stunningly beautiful location, a sought after operation for elegant weddings and high profile events. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service, serving seasonally fresh produce menus and taking great attention to detail. We need an experienced events manager or a deputy/assistant manager looking to step up with a background organising, planning and running events and weddings. It is a hands-on client facing position involving collaborating with the head chef and venue hire team. Benefits: Employee discounts Company pension Time off in lieu for additional hours worked Events Manager Organise and plan all events from meeting the client, to liaising with the head chef to managing the costs & budget and invoicing. Working with the venue hire team and GM to increase and market events bookings. Manage events enquiries and develop and improve systems for managing bookings and communication with the team and managers. Ensurung that GP targets are met. Ordering and managing stock and hiring any specific items requested/liaising with third party suppliers. Recruit, train, develop, lead, motivate and performance manage your team Ensure that high standards, compliance and company systems & procedures are adhered to Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service Attributes - Events Manager Experience gained as an events/deputy or assistant events manager with a background organising and managing weddings and events. A hands-on and collaborative approach with the ability to liaise with internal and external managers and suppliers. Strong financial acumen - managing costs, budgets, GPs and stock. Excellent communication, people management and leadership skills. Highly organised with a very keen eye for detail and impeccable presentation skills. An intrinsic understanding of legislation & compliance A positive and outgoing personality and outlook IT literate - working with systems & process Apply today Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. We will respond to your application as soon as possible, and please bear with us because we are experiencing very high numbers of applications at the moment. Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry. AMRT1_UKCT

Location: South West London, GB

Posted Date: 6/29/2025