Catering and Events Manager

Catering & Events Manager

Location; Straford (East London)

Core working days Tuesday- Saturday- 40 hrs per week

Salary £34,000- £40,000 per annum

Permanent- Contract

Recruiting for an Events & Catering Manager for a high-profile venue with specialising in Corporate Events and Hospitality based in East London for a Multi-National Facilities Maintenance company

The Catering and Events Manager will be responsible for meeting monthly sales targets and sourcing new business/ event opportunities to further grow and raise the profile of the existing venue.

Main Duties and Responsibilities;

• Managing the food and beverage provision for functions and events
• Supervising catering and waiting staff at functions;
• Planning menus in consultation with chefs;
• Recruiting and training permanent and casual staff;
• Organising, leading and motivating the catering team;
• Planning staff shifts and rotas; costed rotas against turnover expectation
• Ensuring Health and Safety regulations are strictly observed;
• Budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts;
• Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided;
• Keeping financial and administrative records;
• Managing the payroll and monitoring spending levels;
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering new supplies as required;
• Interacting with customers if involved with front of house work;
• liaising with suppliers and clients;
• Negotiating contracts with customers, assessing their requirements and ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered
• Ensuring compliance with all fire, licensing, and employment regulations;
• Maximizing sales and meeting profit and financial expectations
• Planning new promotions and initiatives, and contributing to business development;
• Keeping an eye on trends and developments in the industry, such as menus or trends in consumer tastes