Location: London, Ilford
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Company Director
Start Date: ASAP

About Us
We are a leading hospitality and catering company known for delivering exceptional food, service, and experiences across a wide range of corporate, private, and public events. From intimate gatherings to large-scale functions, we are passionate about making every occasion memorable.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and highly organised Events Manager to join our team and take the lead in planning and delivering outstanding events that exceed client expectations.

Role Overview
The Events Manager will oversee the end-to-end delivery of events, working closely with clients, chefs, operations, and service staff to bring every event to life. You’ll manage multiple events at once — including weddings, corporate functions, product launches, and seasonal parties — ensuring everything runs smoothly, on time, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and deliver a variety of events across the hospitality and catering calendar.

Be the key point of contact for clients from initial enquiry to post-event follow-up.

• Plan, manage, and deliver a variety of events across the hospitality and catering calendar.
• Be the key point of contact for clients from initial enquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Manage event budgets, costings, and profit margins effectively.
• Conduct site visits, risk assessments, and pre-event briefings.
• Oversee event setup and delivery on the day, ensuring all logistics and staff are in place.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve calmly under pressure during live events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, venues, and suppliers.
• Ensure all events comply with food safety, health & safety, and licensing regulations.
• Monitor client feedback and lead post-event evaluations to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service teams to design bespoke menus, floor plans, and service styles.

Person Specification
Essential:

• Proven experience in event management within a hospitality, catering, or food service environment.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations and service styles.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with great people skills and customer focus.
• Able to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.
• Must be bilingual – Bangoli, Urdu, Panjabi