Job description
Senior Event Operation Manager
Contract Caterer
London
Salary: Up to £55,000 + company bonus
Monday–Friday, with flexibility for evenings and occasional weekends
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, the UK’s most reputable event catering company, for a highly motivated Senior Operations Manager to join their dynamic events team.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver unforgettable experiences across some of London’s most prestigious venues.
This is a hands-on position that requires passion, attention to detail, and strong leadership. You will be responsible for overseeing a wide variety of events, from formal dinners and conferences to large-scale receptions and innovative, food-led concepts.
Given the nature of the role and the multiple London venues involved, our client is specifically seeking candidates with multi-site or multi-venue management experience.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Caterer
London
Salary: Up to £55,000 + company bonus
Monday–Friday, with flexibility for evenings and occasional weekends
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, the UK’s most reputable event catering company, for a highly motivated Senior Operations Manager to join their dynamic events team.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver unforgettable experiences across some of London’s most prestigious venues.
This is a hands-on position that requires passion, attention to detail, and strong leadership. You will be responsible for overseeing a wide variety of events, from formal dinners and conferences to large-scale receptions and innovative, food-led concepts.
Given the nature of the role and the multiple London venues involved, our client is specifically seeking candidates with multi-site or multi-venue management experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning & delivery of events across high-profile venues.
- Oversee seamless operational execution, consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations.
- Manage budgets effectively, working closely with the sales team to ensure profitability.
- Build, lead, and inspire teams to deliver outstanding service.
- Conduct client and venue site visits to ensure flawless planning & preparation.
- Collaborate closely with the culinary team on logistics and menu delivery.
- Oversee on-site event operations, ensuring the standards of safety and compliance.
- Experience in managing large-scale events, ideally within prestigious London venues.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented & commercially astute.
- Skilled in budget management with a results-driven approach.
- A confident leader who thrives under pressure and brings out the best in their teams.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about the events industry.
