Assistant Events manager

Searcys are looking for a Assistant Events Manager to join the team at the Royal Institutition.

As an Assistant Events Manager you will support with the successful delivery of the Food & Beverage Events Operation.

Renowned as the home of scientific research and communication for more than 200 years, the Royal Institution is the proud home of 14 Nobel Prize winners as well as the discovery of 10 chemical elements. The Royal Institutions 400 tiered seating theatre is familiar to those who watch the RI Christmas Lectures; making it the perfect setting for conferences, lectures and film screenings.

As a Assistant Events Manage you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Mostly Monday to Friday and Occasional Saturdays

Job Type : Full Time 

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000

Key responsibilities

• Play an integral role in the successful delivery of events across the site
• To work with the Senior Managers, Kitchen and Events Operations team to plan, organise and deliver a successful operation of our events
• Ensure all events run as per the schedules laid out
• Act as an allergy champion
• Build positive working relationships & communication methods with key departments
• To brief the Hospitality team on all aspects of the business and to oversee the running of all assigned events 
• To meet clients and ensure their customer journey is flawless with meeting them on arrival making sure that the event is as they require. Also ensuring that any changes/amendments on the day are communicated on to the relevant people where necessary.
• To lead the supervisors, waiters and colleagues
• To develop coherent, accurate and timely event reports as required
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective management of the business with regards, staff, stock and equipment
• To assist in the development of the operations waiting team, making sure that they adhere to standards set out
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including (but not exclusively) The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, GDPR etc. within the areas of responsibility.
• To ensure the department/team are in compliance with Searcys cash handling and cashing up procedures and that any discrepancies are reported immediately to your line manager. 
• Support with the recruitment and selection of staff
• Deputise for the Senior Manager in their absence.
• To comply with all legal requirements with reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, licence requirements and any Local Authority or Client stipulations
• To carry out staff meetings. 
• To make sure a coherent handover is submitted for the events and any issues escalated to the relevant head of department. 

• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage) 
• Experience in F&B operations
• A positive demeanour and attitude to solve problems
• Leads by example by acting professionally at all times 
• Excellent communication skills  
• Takes the initiative  
• Good time management  
• Supportive / Team player 
• Good presentation skills  
• Strong IT/Administration skills

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk