Description
About the opportunity:
Our client is made up of hospitality professionals who love food and good company! The opportunity they are offering is for an Event Manager to look after events, weddings and venue bookings.
Role description:
You will determine customer requirements, propose catering options, and prepare run sheets and planning documents. You will also show willingness to work a flexible work week to coordinate the scheduled events, functions and weddings.
Responsibilities will include:
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Plan menus, oversee venues, equipment, food, service and beverage preparations
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Hire, train, and supervise catering staff, as well as schedule shifts
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Monitor the availability of relevant stock and supplies and ordering replenishments
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Manage the client's own venue bookings, negotiate prices and provide quotes
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Oversee seating arrangements, serving of meals and beverages, and the clearing of tables
This role will suit someone with all or some of the following background/experience/qualities:
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Previous experience in catering / event management, wedding coordination or similar
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Background in food service or hospitality and interest in current food trends
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Duty Manager’s certificate is beneficial
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Experience in hiring, training, and overseeing staff.
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Strong computer literacy, including knowledge of Google Sheets, Docs and Calendar
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Able to deliver catering services within budget and on time
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Full, clean drivers license
About the company:
Our client is a catering company based in central Wellington. The company was established in 2012. They are experts in catering events and bringing clients' vision to life. This team enjoys being challenged, but comes up with new concepts by thinking outside the box. The services they offer are workplace catering, event catering, and weddings, just to name a few.
What they will offer
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A competitive remuneration package based on experience
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Career progression and training
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Be part of an easy-going and friendly team
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A variety of work
To find out more:
If you are interested in finding out more about the role, please apply via the link. If you have any specific questions, please advise in your cover letter or email us