Event Catering Planner

1 week ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

You will work closely with the Senior Planner and General Manager as our Junior Catering Planner.

As a valuable member of the catering planning team, you will work closely with both Leith’s and the wider EICC team, liaising with clients from the initial event handover through to delivery.

Organising catering for a variety of differing events from conferences to exhibitions and dinners whilst continually ensuring consistent and excellent customer service.

Situated at the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, The EICC is one of the world’s outstanding venues for conferences and events. Our purpose-built centre offers the very best facilities and technology; and our experienced team will ensure every event is a success.

We are very proud to have gathered a portfolio of awards over the years in recognition of our exceptional service standards and facilities.

Main Responsibilities

Liaising with clients to identify, propose and confirm all event catering requirements

Planning the delivery with the Leith’s Operations and wider EICC Team to include locations, timings and numbers whilst ensuring all catering requirements are effectively communicated

Adhering to the Leith’s pricing policies to maximise catering revenues and identify upselling opportunities

To administer all event related correspondence ensuring all contractual documents, deposits and final invoices are issued and paid according to company guidelines

To be fully conversant with the details of the event, sales handover and the EICC Contract

Establish and maintain good client relationships and regular contact, ensuring that there is comprehensive understanding of the client requirements

Create full and concise Event Catering Proposals to ensure these are seasonally appropriate and the menu fits with the guests/delegate demographic

Ensure that all client contact is recorded in EBMS

Continually presenting a positive image of both Leith’s and the EICC, ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the planning process and through the delivery of the event

To represent Leith’s at site visits and client meetings, advising clients where necessary and ensuring all catering information is accurate and up to date.

Introducing the client to the wider EICC Operational Team

Ensure the proposed food and beverage service solutions meet the expectations of both the client and delegate in terms of value, composition and service

Establish and maintain good client relationships with regular contact, ensuring that there is comprehensive understanding of client requirements

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Meticulous organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Great listening skills with an ability to interpret client requirements

Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing demands

Confidence in building strong client relationships

Enthusiasm and passion for great food

Confident, lively and outgoing personality

A team player with a real can-do attitude and great sense of humour

**What We’ll Give**:
Junior Catering Planner

£23,000 per annum, 40 hours per week

Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork

Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you

Pension contribution

Medicash healthcare

Eyecare vouchers

Free meals on shift

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