Event Manager

Overview

Senior Events Catering Operations Manager

Location:

Historic Venue, London

Salary: £40,000 per annum + overtime + excellent benefits

• Lead and manage the delivery of catered events, from planning through to execution.
• Recruit, schedule, and manage event staffing.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring expectations are exceeded.
• Own and manage event P&Ls, ensuring strong financial control, cost management, and profitability.
• Work closely with chefs, sales, and venue teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation, and attention to detail across all events.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety and licensing.

• Proven experience in a senior operations or catering management role within events, hospitality, or venues.
• A natural people person with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and inspire diverse teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands on experience managing P&Ls and budgets.
• Confident and professional in client-facing situations, with excellent communication skills.
• Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple events and priorities simultaneously.