Events Coordinator

Company Description

We’re a multi-award-winning contract catering company with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Events Organiser to join our team.

Job Description

From high profile events and functions to corporate meetings, you’ll ensure every customer experience is a positive one. You will be required to:

o Provide a visible and accessible presence for the co-ordination of all elements concerned with function management
o Meet with hosts and ensure all information necessary to plan and coordinate the event effectively is gathered
o Establish good working relationships with internal staff and Clients regularly involved in the organisation
o Liaise effectively with all individuals and teams to ensure that all function requirements are authorised and delivered
o Be present at and oversee or assist with functions as required
o Assist with the costing and invoicing of functions
o Organise and chair the monthly function planning and review meetings, as well as attend weekly FOH 

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have good planning and organisational skills, as well as management skills appropriate to the level of responsibility. Experience in a high quality, demanding, customer-focused/service environment, such as a 5* hotel would be advantageous, and a good understanding of Health and Safety issues as they pertain to function management is essential. You will hold an “A” Level or equivalent and be expected to read our company manuals to obtain a thorough understanding and knowledge of our products and services.

BM Caterers are committed to supporting your training and development to achieve your career goals.

Additional Information

Our benefits include:

- An annual day off for your birthday!
- Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
- Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
- Free lunch every workday!
- 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Paid leave for fertility treatments.
- Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.