Conference & Banqueting Manager

Company Description

Searcys @ The King's Fund are looking for a Conference & Banqueting Manager to join the team. As a C&B Manager you would work closely with the Deputy Operations Manager and the team at The King's Fund to deliver flawless service and exceptional food and drinks within our large conference and banqueting operations.
Searcys is proud to partner with The King's Fund, an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England, providing high‑end hospitality and catering for their prestigious event calendar.

Job Type: Full Time, 45 hours

Salary: £36,500 pa

Assist the Deputy Operations Manager to deliver seamless service to all areas of the department.

• Plan, organise and deliver successful operation of events, dining rooms and other areas within the C & B department with help from relevant department heads.
• Liaise with other key personnel, including marketing, events and sales teams, to deliver service that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Brief the C & B team on all aspects of the business and oversee the running of all events, working lunches and dining.
• Meet clients on arrival to confirm event details, and ensure any on‑day changes are communicated to relevant parties.
• Manage the C&B Floor Managers and liaise daily on business matters and staff delegation.
• Assist in developing the Operations waiting team and floor managers, ensuring adherence to standards set by Operations and Deputy Operations Managers and providing required training—particularly in food and beverage service, per company and site‑specific policies.
• Ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are adhered to as outlined in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy.
• Submit coherent handovers for events and raise any issues to the relevant head of department.
• Complete any other reasonable requests by management.
• Demonstrate personal development.

• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Experience running large events and dinners
• Lead by example, acting professionally at all times
• Excellent communication skills
• Leads innovation and stays updated with current market trends
• Takes initiative
• Excellent time management
• Financially astute

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified mental health first aiders
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys iBElong Events

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us gives you an opportunity to be part of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues. A career at Searcys means you are part of something special; we are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation that will give you a sense of pride and belonging.

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