277 Catering Events Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

• Managing and overseeing the planning and execution of diverse catering events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
• Developing creative and tailored menus in collaboration with clients and chefs, ensuring a high-quality culinary offering.
• Managing event budgets effectively, including cost control, pricing strategies, and profit maximization.
• Leading, training, and scheduling event staff, including chefs, servers, bartenders, and supervisors.
• Conducting site inspections and liaising with venues to ensure all logistical requirements are met.
• Ensuring all events adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and exceeding expectations.
• Sourcing and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality ingredients and services.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during events to ensure smooth operations.
• Conducting post-event evaluations and feedback sessions to identify areas for improvement and ensure client satisfaction.
• Staying abreast of current trends in the catering and events industry.

• Managing all aspects of event catering, from initial client consultation and menu planning to execution and post-event analysis.
• Leading, training, and motivating a team of catering staff, including chefs, servers, and event coordinators.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety across all events.
• Developing and managing event budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing profitability.
• Sourcing and managing relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of quality ingredients and supplies.
• Overseeing inventory management, stock control, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety Act).
• Developing and implementing operational procedures to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Liaising with clients to understand their needs and ensure their expectations are met or exceeded.
• Managing event logistics, including staffing, equipment, transportation, and setup.
• Troubleshooting operational issues during events to ensure seamless execution.
• Conducting post-event evaluations to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Contributing to business development by providing excellent service and fostering client relationships.

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of catering for diverse events remotely.
• Develop detailed event catering proposals and manage client expectations.
• Collaborate with chefs on menu design, costing, and execution.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement, and supplier relations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations (HACCP).
• Manage event staffing schedules and team coordination.
• Monitor budget adherence and financial performance for catering events.
• Implement and maintain operational standards for service excellence.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Analyse event feedback and implement improvements for future services.

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in catering management, preferably with event focus.
• Proven experience in menu planning, event coordination, and operations management.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP).
• Excellent organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in catering management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Planning and managing all aspects of events, from conception to completion, with a strong emphasis on catering.
• Developing creative and cost-effective catering menus in collaboration with chefs.
• Sourcing and managing relationships with high-quality food and beverage suppliers.
• Negotiating contracts and ensuring favorable terms with vendors.
• Developing detailed event budgets and managing them effectively to ensure profitability.
• Overseeing event logistics, including venue selection, staffing, and equipment.
• Ensuring all catering operations meet the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Managing on-site event execution, ensuring seamless delivery of catering services.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and exceeding expectations.
• Conducting post-event evaluations and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
• Leading and coordinating event staff and catering teams.

• Oversee all catering operations, including event planning, food preparation, service delivery, and post-event management.
• Develop innovative and appealing menus in collaboration with chefs, considering dietary requirements and client preferences.
• Manage and train a diverse team of chefs, kitchen staff, service staff, and event coordinators.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety are maintained throughout all operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their event vision is realized.
• Manage event logistics, including staffing, equipment, venue coordination, and timelines.
• Control costs, manage budgets, and optimize profitability for each catering event.
• Source high-quality ingredients and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development for the catering team.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges during events to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging culinary techniques, and event management best practices.

• Extensive experience in catering management, event management, or hospitality operations, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong culinary knowledge and a passion for food and beverage.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in event planning software and budgeting tools.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP) and health & safety standards.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• A degree or professional qualification in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field is advantageous.
• Experience in fine dining or large-scale event catering is highly desirable.

• Managing the end-to-end planning and execution of high-profile corporate and VIP events.
• Liaising directly with clients to understand their event requirements, preferences, and budgets.
• Developing bespoke menus in collaboration with the culinary team.
• Overseeing event setup, service delivery, and breakdown, ensuring impeccable standards.
• Managing and motivating event staff, including front-of-house and catering teams.
• Ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations on-site.
• Conducting pre-event briefings and post-event debriefs with staff and clients.
• Managing event budgets and controlling costs effectively.
• Sourcing and managing external suppliers and vendors as required.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and seeking opportunities for repeat business.

Are you an engaged and dedicate individual with a passion for hospitality and delivering a great service? We are currently looking for a Food Service Assistant ('FSA') to join our friendly team on a full time and permanent basis to assist with food preparation and service in our Caf/canteen.

As a Food Service Assistant you will be helping to prepare and serve a range of hot and cold snacks, and drinks during breakfast and lunchtime service.

This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning or build on some experience to develop over time. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion to progress their career in hospitality, and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team!

Duties:

• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Take instruction from the Chef Manager & Chef de Partie, and support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages.
• Set out the dining area.
• Clear away and wash up.
• Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided.
• Carry out till/cashier and front of house duties, whilst delivering great customer service and ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles.
• Other food industry qualifications and/or experience would be an advantage.
• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language and maths is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions and use a till/POS system.

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Permanent.
Monday to Friday (generally between the hours of 7am - 2:42pm - with half an hour break)
Location: Dagenham (LondonEast-UK).
13.85 per hour

About Us:

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays
• Family Friendly Policies helping you make work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• A GREAT TEAM!

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. The position is to start as soon as possible.

REF-(Apply online only)

Are you an engaged and dedicate individual with a passion for hospitality and delivering a great service? We are currently looking for a Food Service Assistant ('FSA') to join our friendly team on a full time and permanent basis to assist with food preparation and service in our Caf/canteen.

As a Food Service Assistant you will be helping to prepare and serve a range of hot and cold snacks, and drinks during breakfast and lunchtime service.

This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning or build on some experience to develop over time. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion to progress their career in hospitality, and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team!

Duties:

• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Take instruction from the Chef Manager & Chef de Partie, and support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages.
• Set out the dining area.
• Clear away and wash up.
• Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided.
• Carry out till/cashier and front of house duties, whilst delivering great customer service and ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles.
• Other food industry qualifications and/or experience would be an advantage.
• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language and maths is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions and use a till/POS system.

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Permanent.
Monday to Friday (generally between the hours of 7am - 2:42pm - with half an hour break)
Location: Dagenham (LondonEast-UK).
13.85 per hour

About Us:

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays
• Family Friendly Policies helping you make work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• A GREAT TEAM!

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. The position is to start as soon as possible.

REF-(Apply online only)