Events Team Leader

Searcys are looking for an Events Team Leader to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As an Events Team Leader for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination of an event. Supporting the Managers and co-ordinating the team during the event.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally de-signed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion. This venue benefits from traditional meeting rooms to glamourous chandelier filled ballrooms.

As an Events Team Leader you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Event Team Leader will be working as part of an exciting events team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces.

Job Type: Full Time 

Contract: 20 hours

Salary: £14.15 ph

Responsibilities:

•  To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
•  Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
•  To liaise with the kitchen and Events team to deliver successful events.
•  Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
•  Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.

• Minimum 1 years experience in event management
• Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
• Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
• Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk