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Catering Events Operations Manager

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 37080.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 13, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Lead and manage daily running of corporate catering events
  • Conduct on-the job training of staff and ensure effective deployment of staff in line with event requirements
  • Ensure that uniform standards are upheld to the highest standard
  • Demonstrate full alignment to our Levy Restaurants vision and values by doing the right things
  • Demonstrate a can‐do attitude towards individual client requests and strive to exceed customer expectations
  • Ensure allergies and specific dietary requirements are held as a priority
  • Take an active role in promoting the welfare of staff members
  • Treat all clients and customers in a polite and courteous manner at all times to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved by providing the highest level of service possible
  • Ensure all displays, counters and seating areas comply with company and statutory health and hygiene requirements

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills to lead, engage and motivate the team in delivering events
  • Acting as the first point of contact for catering on the event day, providing friendly and professional customer service
  • Background in conference and event managements
  • Running events for up to 1,500 attendees

What we offer

  • Healthcare including Aviva Digicare and Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
  • 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave
  • Day off for baby's first birthday
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
  • 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Preferred rates on salary finance products
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Ongoing training and structured career pathways
  • Meals on duty
  • Vodaphone discounts
  • Financial wellbeing programme

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