Event Organiser

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permanent
London, London, United Kingdom
bartlett mitchell
16.03.2024
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Full Job 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 EventsOrganiser to join our team.

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 meetings


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.

Our Benefits:

•             Monday to Friday working hours available

•             Flexible working hours and the potential of condensed shifts

•         Free meal provision while on shift

•             Training and development opportunities including NVQ apprentice scheme &WSET courses

•             28 days annual leave with an additional day each year up to 33 days

•             The opportunity to have your birthday off, every year!

•             Discounts and cashback from a wide range of retail and leisure outlets

• The annual BM Caterers Summer party and FOODIES awards. As well as oursite-based summer and winter parties.

•             Regular team events

•             Life assurance and an employee assistance programme

•             Cycle2work scheme - upfront loan for the necessary equipment

•             Being part of a team that made the ‘Best Companies’ to Work For list 7 yearsrunning