Overview
Events Manager – London, England
Company Description
When we founded Benugo 26 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.
This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.
Find out more about us at www.benugo.com
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working pattern: 5 over 7 days
About the Events Manager role:
- To execute, manage and lead all events on site with the assistance of the Assistant General Manager
- To support the management of catering logistics, including event file handling, briefing sheets and service plans
- To assist in coordinating orders for equipment, beverages and staffing
- To ensure areas post event are safe, clean, tidy and secure
- To foster positive relationships with onsite events teams to enhance event collaboration and growth
- To handle client enquiries and feedback professionally and promptly
- To contribute to continuous improvement efforts in sales and service.
- To provide support to the office administrator in administrative tasks, including payroll and weekly procedures
- To offer guidance and support to direct reports as needed
Qualifications
About the ideal candidate:
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
- Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire
- Flexibility to work on events as and when required
- Passion for food and wine is a plus!
Additional Information
Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:
- Free lunch on shift
- Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
- A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
- Competitive rate
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
- Company sick leave
- Company annual leave
- Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
- Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
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