Senior Events Manager

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Job Introduction

We have an excellent opportunity to join the Sodexo team as the Senior Events Manager, who will be responsible for event delivery across our impressive heritage venues portfolio. This role will proactively manage the budgets and profit for the area, you will be effectively managing strong client relationships along with the team at Dundas Castle. You will oversee an operational team that is focused on delivering the objectives whilst working with Prestige People to create a bank of fully trained casual staff to deliver an exceptional service.

Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges.

Role Responsibility

The role involves overseeing all aspects of event delivery across a range of prestigious venues, working alongside the Account Manager and the sales team to increase turnover and profitability of the portfolio. As part of the heritage events team, you will work across our portfolio of venues to deliver first class events; building strong operational teams who can support the running of our events. You will prepare reports and lead reviews with Dundas Castle, work with the craft teams to build menus and identify innovations in food and service.

Continually reviewing our operations you will evaluate performance, identify improvements and driver best practice and efficiencies. This is an exceptional role for an operational events manager who can ensure a high end service for our customers.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience in managing 5* catering operations and events
Self-motivator who can work independently on projects to agreed timelines
Commercial acumen of managing operational costs
Ability to align and influence stakeholders to work as part of a team in order to achieve collective business objectives
Confident in decision making and consulting with a diplomatic approach.
Highly structured and organised with excellent attention to detail

Package Description

Up to £30,000

Salary	Up to £30,0000 + Benefits
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/RF442688/RM
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	30 May, 2017
Job Category	Events
Business Unit	UK Sodexo Live
Location	Edinburgh, Scotland
Posted on	16 May, 2017

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