Wedding & Event Manager
  £19,000 and £24,000 depending on experience
  Faversham, Kent
  permanent,full-time/part-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


As a fast growing prestigious event caterer we require a Wedding & Event Manager to take control of the functions side of the business with a strong trade in Weddings, Corporate Events and Private Parties mostly being held at Winters Barns in Canterbury and Marleybrook House in Preston, Nr Canterbury. We require candidates who have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for the events industry. You must have good knowledge of food and wine, have great attention to detail and be ready to make people's dreams come true!

We are appointed sole caterers for 2 stunning venues and approved caterers for 4 other prestigious venues in Kent we also provide catering for high end private clients in their houses and marquees. The main purpose of the role is to create a wonderful client experience, and to ensure that all planning and coordination is delivered in operations on the day as per agreements. You will have overall responsibility for presentation/health and safety and guest welfare.

The successful candidate will be encompassing the following as part of their role:-

• Following up and converting sales leads using the online contact management system
• Client liaison from start to finish including meeting with clients to discuss their requirements and managing events on the day
• File management
• Staffing
• Event Management for 20 – 150 plus covers (hands on experience of this is essential)
• Hands on experience of clothing tables, setting tables, folding napkins, service both of food and beverages including bar work.
• Experience in planning, menu tasting and client management is essential
• Representing the company at exhibitions/marketing fairs
• Planning new promotions and initiatives, and contributing to business development


In terms of background, you will need to have worked in a conference and/or hotel/venue or for a respected organisation or outside event caterer for at least one year. You will be financially astute, immaculately presented and be able to develop the client experience. You will be classically trained in all service techniques, and you will be supervising a team of casual staff employees and agency staff. You will also be responsible for their training and development.

The salary on offer is between £19,000 and £24,000 depending on experience. In the main this is a 7 day operation, and as many events will take place at the weekend this will be the norm for your working week.

If you match the following criteria, then this position may be for you:-

• At least 1 year event management experience
• Experience of both operations and sales
• Effective communicator
• Excellent administration and organisational skills/a real eye for detail
• Intermediate/advanced working knowledge of MS Word is essential
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Strong Health and Safety and First Aid Qualification, strong knowledge of H/R and Legal Right to work in E.U.(Documentary proof will be needed and references required)


Tel: 01795 539 566 or 07826 047 487 or click the apply online button


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Posted on: 2017-12-20 16:58:34

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Wedding & Event Manager
  £19,000 and £24,000 depending on experience
  Faversham, Kent
  permanent,full-time/part-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


As a fast growing prestigious event caterer we require a Wedding & Event Manager to take control of the functions side of the business with a strong trade in Weddings, Corporate Events and Private Parties mostly being held at Winters Barns in Canterbury and Marleybrook House in Preston, Nr Canterbury. We require candidates who have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for the events industry. You must have good knowledge of food and wine, have great attention to detail and be ready to make people's dreams come true!

We are appointed sole caterers for 2 stunning venues and approved caterers for 4 other prestigious venues in Kent we also provide catering for high end private clients in their houses and marquees. The main purpose of the role is to create a wonderful client experience, and to ensure that all planning and coordination is delivered in operations on the day as per agreements. You will have overall responsibility for presentation/health and safety and guest welfare.

The successful candidate will be encompassing the following as part of their role:-

• Following up and converting sales leads using the online contact management system
• Client liaison from start to finish including meeting with clients to discuss their requirements and managing events on the day
• File management
• Staffing
• Event Management for 20 – 150 plus covers (hands on experience of this is essential)
• Hands on experience of clothing tables, setting tables, folding napkins, service both of food and beverages including bar work.
• Experience in planning, menu tasting and client management is essential
• Representing the company at exhibitions/marketing fairs
• Planning new promotions and initiatives, and contributing to business development


In terms of background, you will need to have worked in a conference and/or hotel/venue or for a respected organisation or outside event caterer for at least one year. You will be financially astute, immaculately presented and be able to develop the client experience. You will be classically trained in all service techniques, and you will be supervising a team of casual staff employees and agency staff. You will also be responsible for their training and development.

The salary on offer is between £19,000 and £24,000 depending on experience. In the main this is a 7 day operation, and as many events will take place at the weekend this will be the norm for your working week.

If you match the following criteria, then this position may be for you:-

• At least 1 year event management experience
• Experience of both operations and sales
• Effective communicator
• Excellent administration and organisational skills/a real eye for detail
• Intermediate/advanced working knowledge of MS Word is essential
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Strong Health and Safety and First Aid Qualification, strong knowledge of H/R and Legal Right to work in E.U.(Documentary proof will be needed and references required)


Tel: 01795 539 566 or 07826 047 487 or click the apply online button


Advertiser: Direct Employer

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Posted on: 2017-12-20 16:58:34

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