Event Manager for Luxury 5 Caterer

**My client is one of the leading London Catering Companies. They operate within some of the best, most prestigious venues in the city, planning luxurious and exclusive corporate and private events. They are looking for an Event Manager to join their amazing, friendly team.**
**They offer hybrid work (2/3 days work from home) and a generous bonus scheme with OTE £35-40k p.a.**

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**:
As a member of the team you will win, organise and execute key company events to the highest standards. You will creatively exceed client expectations to drive business and venue relationships within the portfolio.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Sales**
- Create bespoke quotes for clients to rival competitors and win business. Ensure all quotes are produced in an efficient manner.
- Exceed client expectations by creating concepts and menu proposals that maximises revenue whilst controlling costs
- Organise and deliver client tastings that showcase our products and high standards
- Ensure the existing client portfolio is nurtured to assist in securing repeat business.
- Identify and attract new clients that will contribute to an increase in turnover that exceeds budgets
- Seek to attract clients in different sectors in line with company growth and marketing strategy
- Build trusted relationships with our established venues to ensure our position as a preferred supplier is secured
- Manage the cost of events with regards to deposit, credit and any discounts
- Working with the events team, contribute to tenders where necessary
- Ensure your personal knowledge of food, drink and restaurant trends is

well-rounded and exceptional

**Procedure**
- Ownership of an events portfolio from start to finish, providing strong direction to all areas involved.
- Respond efficiently and timely to all enquiries and questions from our clients.
- Ensure all client requests are met by creating concepts and designing menus with our kitchen team too exceed expectations
- Attend site meetings with clients and venues to ensure the team is fully prepared on the event.
- Collate and maintain accurate event notes including any special requests and ensure these are communicated to all other areas of the business
- Manage company suppliers (e.g. florists, production companies, entertainment) to ensure their service is in line with the high standards our clients expect from an event

**Execution of Operations**
- Ensure that our delivery of events is of exceptional standards from every perspective in line with the Company's expectations
- Where necessary, attend personal client events and act as a strong presence that reassures the client.
- Provide efficient and constructive feedback to the staffing team to ensure we maintain a highly-trained Front of House team that best represents our brand

**Team Support**
- Support colleagues on larger, key events when required
- Support the training and development of junior colleagues
- Working alongside the Operations Team, delegating tasks, duties and responsibilities in a proper manner that supports your own workload

**Other**
- Work with company directors to achieve business objectives and improve systems and processes
- Assist in any reasonable aspect of the company's operation where required
- Maintain a high standard of appearance and project our brand
- Maintain good working relationships with all other colleagues and departments

**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPls)**

Your **KPIS **will be used as the basis on which your performance, and subsequent annual bonus, will be measured.

**Event Manager KPis**
- Contribute to the annual team sales target as set by the **BOD**
- To reach individual annual sales target as set by Management
- Ensuring your events achieve at least 38% **GP**

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift