Experienced Culinary Operations Specialist

1 week ago


StainesuponThames, Surrey, United Kingdom Nteractive Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Food and Beverage Consultant to join our team at Nteractive. As a key member of our global events team, you will be responsible for providing expert F&B guidance and support across multiple projects and events throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Management: Work closely with our F&B Director, Account Directors, and other team members to understand event objectives, F&B requirements, client expectations, and budget parameters. Design and implement creative and memorable menus and catering experiences that meet and exceed client expectations.
  • Event Execution: Lead and be responsible for all F&B aspects within an assigned portfolio of events. Ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date, and that agreed parameters and budgets are met. Collect data onsite at each event for future analysis and ensure other team members take ownership of F&B tasks assigned to them.
  • Client and Supplier Relationships: Build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and venue teams to understand how to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional catering experiences. Negotiate, scrutinize, and manage supplier contracts to ensure value for money and consistent delivery to agreed standards and deadlines.
  • Budgeting and Cost Management: Develop timely and accurate budgets to ensure effective delivery of events. Proactively manage ongoing costs, identify issues, and address them early with colleagues or clients as appropriate, with the aim of delivering outstanding value for money for the client.
  • Onsite Operations: Ensure that onsite F&B operations are delivered to plan, providing direction and guidance to Nteractive and venue teams, and creatively problem-solving as issues arise.
Requirements
  • Significant project management experience at a senior level, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality customer-focused services.
  • Experience of managing on-site teams, providing day-to-day guidance and support as required.
  • Ability to work at pace and under pressure, with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Catering or hospitality degree or equivalent experience, with a WSET qualification desirable but not essential.
  • Experience of managing overseas events is highly desirable but not essential.

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