Event manager - Science Museum

The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attractions.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join the Benugo team at the Science Museum.

The successful candidate will manage a range of events, from the initial enquiry/planning stage through to the successful execution of the event on the day and follow up.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience in a similar operation environment at a minimum supervisor level.

Salary from: £36,000 per annum

Contract: Full Time/ Permanent

45 hours / includes early morning and evenings

About the Events manager role:

• To plan, organize and deliver a successful operation of the events and other areas within the events department.
• To liaise with other key personal, including, events and sales department to deliver service that meets and exceeds client’s expectations.
• Respond to email requests for events.
• Liaise with events bookers to take all event requirements.
• Updating charges post event to ensure bill is accurate.
• Weekly event briefings with the wider team- Senior event manager, team leader and kitchen team.
• Ensure event areas are kept clean, tidy and presentable at all times.
• Conduct client show rounds of event spaces.
• To brief the events team on all aspects of the business and to oversee the running of all events, workings lunches and dining.
• To meet clients on arrival making sure that the event is as they require and ensuring that any on the day changes are passed on to the relevant people where necessary.
• To train or provide training to the staff to ensure they operate in accordance with Benugo standards.
• To liaise with key people in all necessary areas (kitchen, events, reception, etc…) of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards pre-agreed.
• To monitor that all staff present themselves correctly dressed for duty and are well groomed whilst on duty.
• Deputise for the Senior event manager in his/her absence.
• Ensuring high levels of Food and Health & Safety are always maintained.

About the ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Strong customer & client service skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• PC literate and proficient in Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Strong team player.
• Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Passion for food and wine is a plus!

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!