Conference and Events Manager - Beaulieu
- Recruiter
- Compass Group
- Location
- Brockenhurst
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 30 Mar 2017
- Sectors
- Marketing, PR & Advertising
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Leith's specialise in providing conference and banqueting, hospitality and food services to cultural, arts and exhibition locations throughout the country and we are proud to also work with Beaulieu Motor Museum. Situated in the heart of the New Forest, Beaulieu offers a versatile and unusual venue for events which include conferences, dinners, wedding receptions and family fun days. We have an exciting opportunity for a Conference and Events Manager to oversee the vast array of events at this stunning venue. Events range from a dinner for 8 people through to weddings and large events for up to 3000. The Conference & Events Manager is expected to be very hands on and have strong managerial skills when managing a core team as well as casual staff. Ensuring you get the best out of each individual and each function runs smoothly at all times. Package description GBP28,000 per annum To work 5 out of 7 days, in line with business needs Main responsibilities Ensure that all hospitality services are delivered to the highest standardsManaging a large team of casual at busy timesWill be very hands on and assist the teamOverseeing the function rooms and temporary spacesEnsure that all customer requirements are delivered in line with Client and Compass' expectationStaff development including training and motivating staffManage the labour budget Ideal candidate Must have an excellent knowledge and experience of working within the events and hospitality departmentHave managed large teams and large functionsExcellent people management and communication skillsProven experience in managing successful teamsExcellent organisational skillsVery flexible in regards to working hoursExperience of leading and managing teams to deliver resultsAble to work in a pressurised environment and be able to multi- taskExperience working with clientsUnderstanding of P&L accounts About the company Leith's, one of the iconic names in event hospitality, is a brand of Levy Restaurants UK. Leith's works with a range of iconic venues and events, including Glyndebourne festival and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Most recently, Leith's has won the contract to continue providing hospitality and event catering at the flagship Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in the heart of Westminster. Originally founded by Prue Leith in 1962, Leith's specialises in providing conference and banqueting, hospitality and retail services to cultural, arts and exhibition locations throughout the country. KeywordsConference and Events Manager, Events Manager, Banqueting Manager