Senior Catering and Conference Services Manager

3 weeks ago

London London, UK, United Kingdom The Langham, London Full time
Senior Catering and Conference Services Manager - Central London

Senior Catering and Conference Services Manager Sales & Marketing - Group Sales & Events

The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5* rated property, is currently recruiting for a Senior Catering and Conference Services Manager to join our talented Events Management team. We are looking for a true hospitality professional, with the flair to deliver service at the highest level.

In the role of Senior Catering and Conference Services Manager, your key focus will include:

  • Event planning, rooming list co-ordination and BEO details once signed contract has been turned over as ‘Definite’ by the Sales Team.
  • Ensuring high revenue / VIP bookings are handled seamlessly and with extra care and attention to detail.
  • Conducting weekly Group Resume meeting and ensure the effective handover of all Group logistics to the Operations teams.
  • Supporting planners with their own bookings during challenging periods.
  • Assisting with event enquiries as required, primarily focussing on corporate, and supporting social, weddings and short-lead enquiries when required.
  • Driving and championing projects relating to developing the events and catering business.
  • Achieving monthly, quarterly and yearly Catering and Groups revenue goals.

Do you have? –

• previous experience within events management in a hotel environment at a manager level
• excellent customer service skills
• strong administrative and organisation skills
• great attention to details
• ability to work under pressure and multi-task a number of different activities
• previous use of Opera and Salesforce systems

YOUR BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops

Mental Wellbeing

• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered or if non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions

OUR CULTURE

Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where "Our People, Our Pride" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protective characteristic.


DISABILITY INCLUSION
We are committed to disability inclusion and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, such as accessible interview locations, adapted tests, or specific accommodations, please inform us at the outset. Our goal is to provide an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

SUSTAINABILTY PLEDGE

We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. We attained Platinum Earthcheck certification for the 4th consecutive year in December 2023, making us the first UK hotel to achieve Platinum status in 2020 and one of only two hotels in Europe and the UK currently holding this prestigious certification.

The Langham London, London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group comprises 380 luxury bedrooms and suites and Palm Court restaurant, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe’s first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on building great memories for our guests and we’ve been doing so since 1865.

Would you like to be a in such an iconic hotel? Then go ahead, apply

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