Event Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! are currently recruiting for an Events Manager to work at Bateaux London and support the team to deliver a world class guest experience on our beautiful cruises along the River Thames and at our stunning Pier Bar on the Embankment.

Bateaux London is London’s best restaurant on the water. Situated on the River Thames we offer dining experiences, special events and private hire functions. It's a unique venue where you can experience the vibrance, majesty and unmatched views of the city from a gloriously different perspective.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individual who will actively lead and take accountability for the successful delivery of all event business across Bateaux.

We can be found at Embankment pier so are centrally located, across the road from Embankment tube station and only a short walk to nearest night tube stations Waterloo and Westminster.

A very exciting £1,500 retention bonus is also being offered, with £500 payable in January 2023, and the £1000 balance in September 2023

Role Responsibility

• Actively lead and take accountability for the successful delivery of all event business across Bateaux 
• Undertake operational multi-site event planning and delivery across London Heritage sites as required  
• Work closely with the sales and event planning teams to maximise revenue opportunities  
• Manage event operational costs in line with budget 
• Forecast labour productivity and equipment requirements  
• Training direct and agency employees to the appropriate standard befitting a 5* event business 
• Responsible for Increasing and maintaining guest satisfaction against internal service metrics  
• Effectively coordinate with the Operational HODs on all package, food and beverage service requirements for each event 
• To mentor all event supervisors and staff with training and development  

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable experience in a high-volume environment – major events, high end event venues, multi-site ODC operators, hotel CB/FB  
• Demonstrate experience in Health and Safety management  
• Personal License Holder 
• A competent communicator and ability to present to colleagues and peers 
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team  

Package Description

£36,000pa-£38,000pa +£1,500 retention bonus & excellent benefits

Location: Bateaux London, Embankment Pier  

Permanent  

Work Pattern – 40 hrs pw 5/7 Flexibility include some weekends 

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more! 

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process